Brief Encounters
(Guildford's historical connections with the theatre)  
By Jeff Thomson

Jeff is an Arts journalist with a  passion for history.  He has broadcast on Theatre Arts for 30 years and hosted numerous programmes for BBC Radio. His weekly column ( 'From The Stage') - for the Surrey Advertiser - is approaching its tenth year. His passion for local history was stimulated when he discovered Alan Turing was so  closely associated with Guildford.  He is a Town Guide and a Friend of Guildford Museum.