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Fortune's Fool (1848 Play)
''Fortune's Fool'' ( ''Nakhlebnik'') is an 1848 play by Ivan Turgenev. Plot The setting is a vast Russian country estate where the resident Aristocracy (class), aristocrats and their many servants are jolted out of their tranquility by the arrival of someone from the city, down-on-his-luck Vassily Semyonitch Kuzovkin, whose own property has been tied up for years in a hopeless lawsuit. At one time a "court jester" to the estate's original owner, Kuzovkin remained in the house as a permanent guest following his master's death. He is anxious about the impending homecoming of the Beneficiary, heiress to the estate and her new husband, fearful that, having forgotten the warm relationship they once shared, she will expect him to move out. Wealthy neighbor Flegont Alexandrovitch Tropatchov, who disdains Kuzovkin and the poverty he represents, goads him into drinking too much at a lunch that culminates in his drunkenly revealing an unsettling secret that disrupts the lives of everyone i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frank Langella
Frank A. Langella Jr. (; born January 1, 1938) is an American actor. He eschewed the career of a traditional film star by making the stage the focal point of his career, appearing frequently on Broadway. He has received four Tony Awards (out of seven nominations) as well as nominations for an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, an Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards. Langella made his Broadway debut in the 1966 play '' Yerma''. He since established himself as Broadway star winning four Tony Awards, his first two for Best Featured Actor in a Play playing intellectual lizard in Edward Albee's '' Seascape'' (1975), and a wealthy and cruel landowner in Ivan Turgenev's '' Fortune's Fool'' (2002) and Best Actor in a Play for his roles as Richard Nixon in Peter Morgan's '' Frost/Nixon'' (2007), an elderly man suffering from Alzheimers in Florian Zeller's '' The Father'' (2016). He was also Tony-nominated for '' Dracula'' (1978), '' Match'' (2004), and '' Man and Boy'' (2012). ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Plays By Ivan Turgenev
Play most commonly refers to: * Play (activity), an activity done for enjoyment * Play (theatre), a work of drama Play may refer also to: Computers and technology * Google Play, a digital content service * Play Framework, a Java framework * Play Mobile, a Polish internet provider * Xperia Play, an Android phone * Rakuten.co.uk (formerly Play.com), an online retailer * Backlash (engineering), or ''play'', non-reversible part of movement * Petroleum play, oil fields with same geological circumstances * Play symbol, in media control devices * Play (hacker group), a ransomware extortion group Concert residencies and tours * Play Tour, concert tour headlined by Spanish singer Aitana * Play (concert residency), 2022 Katy Perry concert residency Film * ''Play'' (2005 film), Chilean film directed by Alicia Scherson * ''Play'', a 2009 short film directed by David Kaplan * ''Play'' (2011 film), a Swedish film directed by Ruben Östlund * ''Play!'', a Japanese film directed b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama Desk Award
The Drama Desk Awards are among the most esteemed honors in New York theater, recognizing outstanding achievements across Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off-Broadway productions within the same categories. The awards are considered a significant American theater honor and have been referred to as "the Golden Globes of Theatre." Established in 1955, the awards are presented annually by the Drama Desk organization, a collective of New York City-based theatre critics, journalists, editors, and publishers dedicated to celebrating excellence in the performing arts. The awards are represented by long-time Broadway press agency, Keith Sherman & Associates. History and mission The Drama Desk organization was founded in 1949 by a group of theater critics and journalists aiming to spotlight significant issues in the theatrical industry and to support the development of New York theater. In 1955, the organization began presenting awards known as the ''Vernon Rice Awards'', named af ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tony Award
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Broadway Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes excellence in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in Manhattan. The ceremony is usually held in June. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances. One is also given for regional theatre. Several discretionary non-competitive awards are given as well, including a Special Tony Award, the Tony Honors for Excellence in Theatre, and the Isabelle Stevenson Award. The awards were founded by theatre producer and director Brock Pemberton. They are named after Antoinette "Tony" Perry, an actress, producer and theatre director who was co-founder and secretary of the American Theatre Wing. The trophy consists of a spinnable medallion, with faces portraying an adaptation of the comedy and tragedy masks, mounted on a black base with a pewter swivel. The rules for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander Vlahos
Alexander Vlahos (born 30 July 1988) is a Welsh actor, writer, and director best known for playing Philippe, Duke of Orléans, in the Canal+ television series ''Versailles''. In 2012, Vlahos took the role of the adult Mordred, in the final series of the BBC One drama '' Merlin''. Early life Vlahos was born in Tumble, Carmarthenshire, before moving to Llantrisant, Mid Glamorgan. He is the son of a Greek father and a Welsh mother, and speaks both Welsh and English. He played ice hockey from ages eight to 18; for the Cardiff Devils, Great Britain and captained Wales. His love for the sport derives from watching the Mighty Ducks as a young child and he remains a fan of the media franchise. He trained in acting at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff, graduating in 2009. Career He first appeared in the BBC Wales drama '' Crash'' in 2009, portraying Dylan. The following year, he appeared in the daytime medical soap opera '' Doctors'' in a week-long story ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Henders
Richard Henders is a British actor. He is best known for his portrayal of Prince Rilian in the 1990 BBC adaptation of '' The Silver Chair''. He has also appeared in dramas such as '' Can You Hear Me Thinking?'', '' Pie in the Sky'', '' Foyle's War'' and ''The Inspector Lynley Mysteries''. In 2004, Henders received an Olivier Award nomination for his performance in '' Pacific Overtures'' at London's Donmar Warehouse. He also played the role of Merry in the 2007 musical production of ''The Lord of the Rings'' at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, commonly known as Drury Lane, is a West End theatre and listed building, Grade I listed building in Covent Garden, London, England. The building faces Catherine Street (earlier named Bridges or Brydges Street) an .... Henders currently lives in London. References External links * Living people Year of birth missing (living people) British male stage actors British film actors British television ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dyfan Dwyfor
is a Welsh actor, originally from . Early life Dwyfor attended and before going on to . He graduated from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in 2007. Career Dwyfor began acting in the drama series on S4C. His first appearance in film was in ("''Age of Promise''"); the drama won three awards at BAFTA Cymru and a Golden FIPA. He won the Richard Burton Award at the National Eisteddfod in 2004 and was nominated for a BAFTA Cymru award for the Euros Lyn film ''Y Llyfrgell'' (''The Library Suicides'') in 2017. Personal life Dwyfor lives in London. He is a Welsh speaker. Works Television * '' A Very English Scandal'' - George Deakin * '' Requiem'' - Ed * - Jamie * - Tom * - John Iwan * ''A470'' - Silver Film * ''Basket Case'' (2009) - Jez * (2002) - Stephen * '' The Baker'' (2007) - Eggs * '' I Know You Know'' (2008) - Paradise waiter * ''Pride'' (2014) - Lee * (2016) - Dan Theatre * ''Little Eagles'', RSC - Yuri Gagarin * '' Romeo & Juliet'', RSC - Peter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Vic
The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, nonprofit producing theatre in Waterloo, London, England. It was established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal Victoria Palace. It was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 and formally named the Royal Victoria Hall, although by that time it was already known as the "Old Vic". In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian Baylis, assumed management and began a series of Shakespeare productions in 1914. The building was damaged in 1940 during air raids and it became a Grade II* listed building in 1951 after it reopened. The Old Vic is the crucible of many of the performing arts companies and theatres in London today. It was the name of a repertory company that was based at the theatre and formed (along with the Chichester Festival Theatre) the core of the National Theatre of Great Britain on its formation in 1963, under Laurence Olivier. The National Theatre re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lucy Bailey
Lucy Bailey is a prolific British theatre director, known for productions such as ''Baby Doll'' at Britain's Royal National Theatre, National Theatre and a notorious ''Titus Andronicus'', The Guardian review said, 'There is no getting away from our complicity in the unfolding events as heads roll, blood spurts and hearts crack. Bailey completely understands the Globe space and uses it brilliantly.' Bailey founded the Gogmagogs theatre-music group (1995–2006) and was Artistic Director and joint founder of the Print Room (theatre), Print Room theatre in West End of London, West London (2010-2012). She has worked extensively with Bunny Christie and other leading stage designers, including her husband William Dudley (designer), William Dudley. Biography Bailey was born in Butleigh, Somerset, England. She has stated that her favourite films include any by Pasolini. As a teenager, Bailey studied the flute but gave up music to concentrate on theatre. Bailey studied English at St Peter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard McCabe
Richard McCabe (born William McCabe; 18 August 1960) is a Scottish actor who has specialised in classical theatre. He is an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). Career McCabe is an Associate Artist of the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC), best known for his roles, ranging from comedy (Puck, Autolycus, Thersites, Apemantus) to drama (King John, Iago, Flamineo). He first gained major attention as Puck in the 1989 production of ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'', with a production that featured punk fairies and a scrapyard set. As Autolycus, McCabe entered Act III in ''The Winter's Tale'', hanging from a bunch of huge balloons (1992–93; RST, Barbican, UK and international tour). His first leading part was creating the role of Christopher Marlowe in Peter Whelan's '' School of Night'', a new play commissioned by the RSC to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Marlowe's death in 1993 (1993–94). Other major roles with the RSC have been the title role in '' King Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Houston
William Houston (born July 19, 1968), sometimes credited as Will Houston, is an English actor. Early life and career Born in Sussex, England, he grew up in Northern Ireland. Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama, Houston has played many leading classical stage roles. These have included: Troilus in ''Troilus and Cressida'', Prince Hal in both parts of ''Henry IV'' and the title roles in ''Henry V'' (for which he was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actor), Ben Jonson's ''Sejanus'', and ''Coriolanus'', all for the Royal Shakespeare Company; Pentheus/Agave in Sir Peter Hall's production of Euripides' '' Bacchai'' at the National Theatre. He replaced Iain Glen in the lead role in '' Fortune's Fool'' at the Old Vic from January 2014. Between May and July 2014 he played Titus in Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus directed by Lucy Bailey at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre. In April 2009, he appeared in "Cause and Effect", the second episode of the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
