Books by Jonathan Holmes

In 1611, John Donne was at the restless centre of a changing world, in which a new Bible, a new science, and a decadent court tore at loyalties old and new. Juggling the demands of an increasingly whimsical king and the aftershocks of a colourful youth, Donne's attempts to keep body and soul together become increasingly desperate.

Katrina uses survivor testimonies and the rich musical tradition of New Orleans to tell the story of the immediate aftermath of the 2005 hurricane. Jericho House production at the Barge House, Oxo Tower Wharf Sept 2009.

"Merely Players?" brings together the diverse voices of actors writing about their experiences of playing Shakespeare, exploring the ways in which they discuss their embodiment with the performance and their own particular negotiations with the authority and tradition of the Shakespeare name.