Blue Touch Paper: A Memoir

David Hare's incendiary memoir charts his journey from a restless Cambridge student to one of Britain's most vital playwrights. With characteristic wit and unflinching honesty, he dissects the theatrical and political landscape of post-war Britain, offering backstage glimpses of landmark productions and sharp-eyed observations on power, art, and compromise. This is memoir as manifesto—provocative, candid, and utterly compelling. Perfect for theatre lovers, political junkies, and anyone who appreciates a writer unafraid to light the fuse.