Crossword 3006

ACROSS

2 William _, England’s most famous poet, dramatist and actor (11)

9 Writing implement (3) 10 Under an obligation to (3) 11 Metal chains that are put around a prisoner’s legs (3-4) 12 One who shows people to their seats in a theatre or church (5)

13 Dizzy (5)

14 Kind of broth made with meat, such as beef tea (4,3) 16 Serious (7)

19 A song of praise (5) 20 Relating to a focus (5) 21 A building or area for dramatic performances (7) 22 Choose (3)

24 Maurice _, award-winning New Zealand writer (3) 25 Dishonest acts intended to harm someone (5,6)

DOWN

1 Conversation between two or more people in a story or play (8)

2 A person who directs a theatrical production (5,8) 3 Fracas (6)

4 Person after whom a discovery, invention or place is named (6) 5 Fastening by sewing (3) 6 Philosophy: vital spirit, soul or creative force of a person (6) 7 Buildings with tiers of seats used in ancient Rome for gladitorial contests (13) 8 Pitcher (4)

15 As required (2,6) 17 Oration or writing in honour of one deceased (6) 18 Stagger (6)

19 Relating to poetry (6) 20 Hostility (4)

23 Apple of one’s eye (3)