Helen Stringer, Journalist

It's one “wank of a profession” to another for psychologist-cum-poet David Stavanger.

'Sex With Strangers' proves less is more, says actor Thomas Larkin.

"You might even find yourself holding back tears as Price belts out Miley’s opus Wrecking Ball, stripped down to her knickers."

"Even the Miley that we’re getting now, the half-naked imp with pixie-blonde hair, that’s not the real Miley, that’s just another persona."

"I did a lot of research, talking to emerging minds and young people about what’s important."

"The aboriginal people fitted the market at that time; they were exotic and savage and the photographer would exaggerate that a bit, make them look as pitiful or as savage as the photographer could."

There’s magic in LEO, and it doesn’t come only from illusion; this loveable – and lovingly rendered – character makes for moving and joyous theatre.

It’s hugely entertaining, and for most people that’ll be enough.

"Every time I told people what was happening to me they were just gobsmacked. I compiled these stories and, look, the gays are frickin’ loving it."

"It’s nice to either make things by hand or even hold something that’s been made by hand. The internet has failed to kill them so far."

“I know Adam better than I know Rove… I’ve toured with Adam and I’ve stayed with him at his house in London. He gives up his bed to you, he cooks you breakfast, he’s just annoying.”

Nonetheless, Other Desert Cities is a skilful and engrossing examination of family, sacrifice, histories and loss.