Why do modern actors and directors love classics?

Thank you for your very kind words "old friend". Equus is a fine example of a contemporary classic which many professional theatres, yet alone community theatres would hesitate to tackle because of the ferocious demands it makes on the director and the actors. We were very fortunate to be directed by Grant Malcolm who, in my opinion is one of the most intelligent and creative people on the Perth theatre scene and whose productions could never be described as boring or old hat.