to grow up against the background of a suffocating invalid mother and an oppressive rural town and New York State of Mind by Sam McCready, a play about an Irish actor trying to succeed in America while leaving his roots and family behind. Giant Steps In 2008 Roland Jaquarello founded his own company Giant Steps which produced ‘Enduring Freedom’ by Anders Lustgarten, a play, which dramatised how the personal and political legacy of the post 9/11 orthodoxy affected a New Jersey couple. He directed the production which was designed by Vanessa Hawkins. Vincent Riotta and Lisa Eichorn played the leading roles. Fiz Marcus, Charlie Roe and Anna Savva completed the strong cast. In 2013 Giant Steps produced Where The Shot Rabbits Lay by Brad Birch at The White Bear Theatre London. The play explores the relationship between a father and his son after a fractious divorce and what happened when they went on a trip together. Roland Jaquarello directed the production, Andy Robinson was the designer and Roger Simonsz the lighting designer. Peter Warnock who played The Man and Richard Linnell who was The Boy were praised for their performances. Books In 2016 Roland Jaquarello's book, 'Memories of Development: My Times in Irish Theatre and Broadcasting' was published by the Liffey Press. The Irish Independent described it as an 'honest account of a life in theatre in politically challenging times', while The Irish News said it showed 'a great insight to those years...which he records with humour and detail.' In 2017, he diversified and his book 'Being Fulham' about Fulham Football Club's journey to the 2016-17 Championship play-offs, was published and praised by many fans. References External links Roland Jaquarello – Main website Living people 1945 births British theatre directors British radio producers