There are two types of actor, those who love the stage and those who love the stage and use theatre to tell their stories, inviting the audience to share their most intimate thoughts.

Of the latter, two men come to mind immediately: Michael Patrick, who died last April having been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.

In his play My Left Nut, he charts his journey through finding a swelling on his testicle and the treatment, both personal and moving.

My other writer and actor is Richard Clements, who will give a rehearsed reading of his one man play God Has Left The Building at the MAC in Belfast this Wednesday and Thursday evening at 7.45pm.

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Again, an intimate reflection of boyhood days, when religion almost overpowered him and shaped his life for many years.

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