Though his contributions ranged over a number of subjects, Brown developed a particular interest in the theatre. He became a drama critic for the Saturday Review in 1923 and was named the Shute lecturer in the art of the theatre at Liverpool University three years later.
Although his expertise encompassed a wide range of topics, Brown developed a strong focus on theatre. He became a drama critic for the Saturday Review in 1923 and was appointed the Shute lecturer in the art of theatre at Liverpool University three years later.