New Bosses Cut Down On Old Vic'S Muddle

David Farr and Simon Reade, the new artistic directors at theBristol Old Vic (BOV), have re-branded the Theatre Royal and the NewVic Studio in their first season.

According to the brochure, plays are performed in either theBristol Old Vic Main House or the Bristol Old Vic Studio, which cutsdown on muddle and stamps BOV's brand over the whole theatre complex.

And why not? BOV have new artistic directors, a new positiveoutlook and something to shout about - and that confidence is nowreflected in their brochure.

A spokesman for BOV said: "There are Theatre Royals everywhere,but there's only one Bristol Old Vic." However, the company has nointention to deny any …