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An Intervention
''An Intervention'' is a 2014 play by the British playwright Mike Bartlett. It premiered at the Watford Palace Theatre (in a co-production with Paines Plough) in April, 2014, was directed by James Grieve and featured Rachael Stirling Rachael Atlanta Stirling (born 30 May 1977).. is an English stage, film and television actress. She has been nominated twice for the Laurence Olivier Award for her stage work. She played Nancy Astley in the BBC drama ''Tipping the Velvet'', and ... and John Hollingworth. References 2014 plays Plays by Mike Bartlett {{2010s-play-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Bartlett (playwright)
Michael Bartlett (born 7 October 1980) is an English playwright and screenwriter for film and TV series. His 2015 psychological thriller TV series, '' Doctor Foster,'' starring Suranne Jones, won the New Drama award from National Television Awards. Bartlett also won Best Writer from the Broadcast Press Guild Awards. A BBC TV Film of Bartlett's play ''King Charles III'' was broadcast in May 2017 and while critically acclaimed, generated some controversy. Early life Bartlett was born on 7 October 1980 in Oxford, England. He attended Abingdon School, then studied English and Theatre Studies at the University of Leeds. Career Early work In July 2005, Bartlett took part in the Old Vic's New Voices 24 Hour Plays culminating in the performance of his play ''Comfort'' which had to be written and performed in 24 hours. His radio play ''Not Talking'' was broadcast by the BBC on Saturday, 29 March 2007. The play explored the issues surrounding conscientious objection in the UK during Wo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Watford Palace Theatre
Watford Palace Theatre, opened in 1908, is an Edwardian Grade II listed building in Watford, Hertfordshire. The 600-seat theatre on Clarendon Road was refurbished in 2004. It houses its own rehearsal room, wardrobe, cafe and bar. History The theatre was originally built for the Watford Hippodrome Co., Ltd. The foundation stone of what was to become the Palace Theatre was laid on 3 June 1908. Five days later Mr H.M. Theobald, the architect, lodged the notification of his intention to build the theatre. Construction was undertaken by Barker Brothers of Maidenhead, and took six months, opening on 14 December 1908. The opening proprietors were the Watford Palace of Varieties Co., the Managing Director: Mr. T.M. Sylvester. In early days it put on variety shows and plays, mostly imported from other theatres. Variety artists who appeared at the Palace included Marie Lloyd, Evie Greene and Lottie Lennox. The theatre also puts on regular Christmas pantomimes. For almost a decade (aro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paines Plough
Paines Plough is a touring theatre company founded in 1974 by writer David Pownall and director John Adams. The company specialises exclusively in commissioning and producing new plays and helping playwrights develop their craft. Over the past four decades, Paines Plough has established itself as a leading new writing company producing work by a wide range of playwrights across the UK and abroad. Collaboration with other theatre organisations is a vital feature of the company’s work as since 2010 the company has co-produced every show they've worked on with either a venue or a touring partner. In 2005, Paines Plough launched Future Perfect in conjunction with Channel 4. The scheme is a year-long attachment for emerging playwrights. Writers who have taken part include Lizzie Nunnery, Tom Morton-Smith and Duncan Macmillan. In October 2010, the company won a TMA award for special achievement in regional theatre. History Paines Plough was formed in 1974 over a pint of Paine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Grieve (director)
James Grieve may refer to: * James Grieve (apple), an old variety of apple *James Grieve (Scottish translator) (died 1773), Scottish translator, writer and physician *James Grieve (Australian translator) (born 1934), Australian translator of French literature * James Grieve (director) * James Grieve (footballer), English football forward active in the 1930s *James Grieve (Liberal politician) (1810–1891), Scottish Liberal politician * James Michael Trevlyn Grieve (1932–1995), Scottish journalist and political activist *James Nicol Grieve James Nicol Grieve (July 17, 1855 – August 4, 1918) was a farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada. He represented Perth North in the House of Commons of Canada from 1891 to 1896 as a Liberal member. He was born in Mornington Town ... (1855–1918), farmer and political figure in Ontario, Canada See also * Grieve (surname) {{dab, hn=Grieve, James ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachael Stirling
Rachael Atlanta Stirling (born 30 May 1977).. is an English stage, film and television actress. She has been nominated twice for the Laurence Olivier Award for her stage work. She played Nancy Astley in the BBC drama ''Tipping the Velvet'', and Millie in the ITV series ''The Bletchley Circle''. She has also guest starred in ''Lewis'' and one episode of ''Doctor Who'', co-starring with her mother Diana Rigg. Early life and education Stirling was born in St Marylebone, London, England and is the daughter of actress Diana Rigg and theatre producer Archibald Stirling, Laird of Keir.. Her parents married in 1982 and divorced in 1990. Stirling attended Wycombe Abbey School. She graduated with a BA in art history from the University of Edinburgh, where she performed with the Edinburgh University Theatre Company. Theatre Stirling made her first major appearance on stage in 1997 as Desdemona in the National Youth Theatre revival of ''Othello'' at the Arts Theatre opposite Chiwetel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Hollingworth (actor)
John Hollingworth (born 21 August 1981) is an English actor from Keighley, City of Bradford, Bradford, West Yorkshire. Early life and education Hollingworth was raised in Oxenhope, Keighley, Bradford, by his mother Jane. He studied at Bradford Grammar School, Trinity College, Dublin and University of California, Los Angeles. While at Bradford Grammar School he played rugby for Yorkshire Schoolboys, and played in the same team as future England national rugby union team, England and British and Irish Lions international Charlie Hodgson, before injury forced Hollingworth to hang up his boots and become an actor. He trained as an actor at RADA. Radio roles Hollingworth was runner-up in the BBC SoundStart Carleton Hobbs Bursary Award in 2008. He appeared with Damian Lewis in series four and five of the BBC Radio 4 drama series ''Number 10 (drama series), Number 10''. Other work for Radio 4 includes the comedies ''Deadheading'' and ''Modesty Blaise,'' both of which have 5 episod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014 Plays
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