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Frankenstein's Wedding
''Frankenstein's Wedding'' (also known as ''Frankenstein's Wedding… Live in Leeds'') is a live musical drama based on Mary Shelley's 1818 novel ''Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus''. The show was broadcast live on BBC Three on 19 March 2011 from Kirkstall Abbey. Summary The show followed the same story line as Shelley's novel, however it was based mostly around the night of Victor Frankenstein's wedding. An audience of 12,000 watch from Kirkstall Abbey as Victor and Elizabeth Lavenza get married. Throughout the event scenes which had been filmed prior were shown, mainly focusing on Frankenstein's monster. There were moments in which the cast sang well known songs, including Andrew Gower performing the song " Wires" by Athlete. Cast *Lacey Turner as Elizabeth 'Liz' Lavenza *Andrew Gower as Victor Frankenstein *David Harewood as The Creature * Mark Williams as Alphonse Frankenstein *Jemima Rooper as Justine Mortiz *Andrew Knott as Henry *Pearce Quigley as Uncle Alfred "Fre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Victor Frankenstein
Victor Frankenstein is a fictional character and the main protagonist and title character in Mary Shelley's 1818 novel, ''Frankenstein, Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus''.. He is an Italians, Italian-Swiss scientist (born in Naples, Italy) who, after studying chemical processes and the decay of Organism, living things, gains an insight into the creation of life and gives life to his own creature (often referred to as Frankenstein's monster, or often colloquially referred to as simply "Frankenstein"). Victor later regrets Playing God (ethics), meddling with nature through his creation, as he inadvertently endangers his own life and the lives of his family and friends when the creature seeks revenge against him. He is first introduced in the novel when he is seeking to catch the monster near the North Pole and is saved from near death by Robert Walton and his crew. Some aspects of the character are believed to have been inspired by 17th-century alchemist Johann Konrad Dippe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drama
Drama is the specific mode of fiction represented in performance: a play, opera, mime, ballet, etc., performed in a theatre, or on radio or television.Elam (1980, 98). Considered as a genre of poetry in general, the dramatic mode has been contrasted with the epic and the lyrical modes ever since Aristotle's '' Poetics'' (c. 335 BC)—the earliest work of dramatic theory. The term "drama" comes from a Greek word meaning "deed" or " act" (Classical Greek: , ''drâma''), which is derived from "I do" (Classical Greek: , ''dráō''). The two masks associated with drama represent the traditional generic division between comedy and tragedy. In English (as was the analogous case in many other European languages), the word ''play'' or ''game'' (translating the Anglo-Saxon ''pleġan'' or Latin ''ludus'') was the standard term for dramas until William Shakespeare's time—just as its creator was a ''play-maker'' rather than a ''dramatist'' and the building was a ''play-house'' r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wires (song)
"Wires" is a song by British rock band Athlete, from their second studio album, ''Tourist''. It was released on 17 January 2005 as the lead single from that album, peaking at number four on the UK Singles Chart. The song was written by lead singer Joel Pott about his daughter, who became ill after birth and was rushed to intensive care. Pott paid tribute to hospital worker Ben McQuade, who played a major part in saving his daughter's life. In 2012, Rylan Clark-Neal performed "Wires" on the ninth series of British television music competition ''The X Factor''. The week after Clark-Neal's performance, the original version by Athlete re-entered the UK Singles Chart at number 40. Music video The music video for "Wires" was directed by David Chaudoir and filmed on a former secret military test site at Orford Ness Orford Ness is a cuspate foreland shingle spit on the Suffolk coast in Great Britain, linked to the mainland at Aldeburgh and stretching along the coast to Orford an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC Television Dramas
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2012 British Academy Television Awards
The 2012 British Academy Television Awards (formally known as the Arqiva British Academy Television Awards) were held on 27 May 2012 at the Royal Festival Hall in London. The nominees were announced on 24 April 2012. Winners and nominees Winners are listed first and highlighted in boldface. Leading Actor Dominic West - ''Appropriate Adult'' (ITV) *Benedict Cumberbatch - '' Sherlock'' (BBC One) *Joseph Gilgun - '' This Is England '88'' (Channel 4) *John Simm - '' Exile'' (BBC One) Leading Actress Emily Watson - ''Appropriate Adult'' (ITV) *Romola Garai - ''The Crimson Petal and the White'' (BBC Two) *Nadine Marshall - ''Random'' (Channel 4) *Vicky McClure - ''This Is England '88'' (Channel 4) Supporting Actor Andrew Scott - '' Sherlock'' (BBC One) *Martin Freeman - ''Sherlock'' (BBC One) *Joseph Mawle - ''Birdsong'' (BBC One) * Stephen Rea - '' The Shadow Line'' (BBC Two) Supporting Actress Monica Dolan - ''Appropriate Adult'' (ITV) *Anna Chancellor - '' The Hour'' (BBC Two ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony Lewis (actor)
Anthony Lewis (born 31 March 1983) is an English actor. Career Lewis began acting at 9 years old, with roles in television series including ''Heartbeat'', ''A Touch of Frost'' and ''Cracker'', as well as in the film ''Girls' Night''. Regular roles in ''Children's Ward'' (as Scott Morris for three series) and ''Adam's Family Tree'' (as Adam for two series) followed, as well as the lead in the show ''My Dad's a Boring Nerd''. He went on to appear in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', where he portrayed the role of Marc Reynolds for three years, making a three episode guest return five years after his initial departure. After leaving ''Emmerdale'', Lewis performed in ''Broken Voices'' at the Tristan Bates Theatre in London. Other work includes appearances in the television series ''Dalziel and Pascoe'' and ''Respectable'', and the film ''Boy A'', and a starring role in the science-fiction series show ''Torchwood'' as the young World War I soldier Tommy Brockless. He also perfo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Higgs
Michael Higgs (born 14 February 1962) is an English actor best known for prominent roles in two long-running television series: Eddie Santini in ITV1's ''The Bill'' and Andy Hunter in ''EastEnders'', in addition to an 8-episode stretch as Dr Thomas Waugh in '' Bad Girls''. In 2012–2014 Higgs played Michael Clarke in the BBC sci-fi fantasy series ''Wizards vs Aliens''. Personal life He is married to actress Caroline Catz, whom he met on the set of ''The Bill ''The Bill'' is a British police procedural television series, first broadcast on ITV from 16 August 1983 until 31 August 2010. The programme originated from a one-off drama, '' Woodentop'', broadcast in August 1983. The programme focused on ...''. They have a son who was born in 2001 and a daughter who was born in 2006. Filmography Films TV Stage References External links * {{DEFAULTSORT:Higgs, Michael 1962 births Living people People from Birmingham, West Midlands English male soap opera acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gary Carr (actor)
Gary Carr (born 11 December 1986) is an English actor, dancer, singer, and musician known for his works on screen and stage. He has had main character roles in BBC TV series '' Death in Paradise'' and US TV series '' The Deuce''. He is also known for playing American Jazz singer Jack Ross in the ITV historical drama ''Downton Abbey''. Education Carr began training at the National Youth Music Theatre of Great Britain, then trained at the Arts Educational Schools from 2003 through 2005, and then at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art from 2005 to 2008 with a scholarship from the Leverhulme Trust. Career Since graduating from LAMDA in July 2008, he has appeared in television productions for BBC and ITV, and in the Royal National Theatre production of '' Dido, Queen of Carthage'', written by Christopher Marlowe and directed by James MacDonald. He has had main character roles on television in BBC TV series '' Death in Paradise'', playing police officer Fidel Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pearce Quigley
Pearce Quigley is an English actor of the stage and screen. He plays Will in the BBC Radio 4 Sitcom ''Alone''. Theatre credits ''The Seagull'' (Royal Court); ''Paul'' (National Theatre); ''Journey's End'' (Comedy Theatre); ''My Night with Reg'' and ''Dealer's Choice'' (Birmingham Rep); ''Feelgood'' (Hampstead and Garrick); ''Blue Heart'' (Royal Court); ''Shopping and Fucking'' (Out of Joint at Gielgud, International Tour and Queen's Theatre); ''The Queen and I - The Royals Down Under'' (Out of Joint Australian tour); ''Rat in the Skull'' (Royal Court and Duke of York's); ''The Queen and I'' (Out of Joint at the Royal Court and Vaudeville Theatre); ''Road'' (Out of Joint at the Royal Court); ''Der Neue Menoza'' (Gate Theatre); ''Rope'' (Birmingham Rep); ''A Jovial Crew'' (RSC); ''The Winter's Tale'' (RSC); ''The Merry Wives of Windsor'' (RSC); '' The Changeling'' (RSC); ''Abingdon Square'' (Shared Experience); '' Doctor Faustus'' (Globe), ''A Midsummer Night's Dream'' (Globe) a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Andrew Knott
Andrew Knott (born 22 November 1979) is a British actor. He played Dirtbox in ''Gavin & Stacey'', and Dickon Sowerby in the 1993 film ''The Secret Garden''. Life and career Knott was born in Salford. His first acting was done in British television and radio programmes. He was trained in the Oldham Theatre Workshop. Knott's first major film was Warner Brothers' ''The Secret Garden'' in 1993, in which he played Dickon Sowerby. He went on to play Joe Green in ''Black Beauty''. In the late 1990s, he played Darren Featherstone and Liam Shepherd in '' Coronation Street''. In 2004, he returned to theatre to act in Alan Bennett's ''The History Boys''. The National Theatre production later toured the world, affording Knott his Broadway debut. He reprised his role on BBC radio, and in Bennett's film adaptation which was directed by the National's Nicholas Hytner. In 2011, he appeared in " The National Anthem", an episode of the anthology series ''Black Mirror''. Knott most recently ap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jemima Rooper
Jemima Rooper (born 24 October 1981) is a British actress. Having started as a child actress in television series, she has appeared in numerous film and theatre roles. Background Born in Hammersmith, London, Rooper is the daughter of TV journalist Alison Rooper. She attended Redcliffe Primary School in Chelsea, London, Chelsea and the Godolphin and Latymer School. While working on ''The Famous Five (1995 TV series), The Famous Five'', she passed eight General Certificate of Secondary Education, GCSEs with A* and A grades. From there she went to MPW sixth form college where she got three A-grade Advanced Level (UK), A levels. Rooper bought her first home at the age of 19. Early career Rooper expressed a wish to be an actress at the age of nine and contacted an agent. Her first professional roles were in the 1993 film ''The Higher Mortals'' and the 1994 film ''Willie's War''. In 1996, she appeared in all episodes as George in Enid Blyton's ''The Famous Five''. She said: Afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Williams (actor)
Mark Williams (born 22 August 1959) is an English actor, comedian, presenter and screenwriter. He first achieved widespread recognition as one of the central performers in the popular BBC sketch show ''The Fast Show''. His film roles include Horace in the 1996 adaptation of '' 101 Dalmatians'' and Arthur Weasley in seven of the ''Harry Potter'' films. He made recurring appearances as Brian Williams in the BBC television series ''Doctor Who'' and as Olaf Petersen in ''Red Dwarf''. Since 2013, Williams has portrayed the title character in the long-running BBC series loosely based on the ''Father Brown'' short stories by G. K. Chesterton. Early life Williams was born on 22 August 1959 in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire. Educated at North Bromsgrove High School and then Brasenose College, Oxford, where he performed with the Oxford University Dramatic Society, he made a career as a theatre actor with the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal National Theatre. He came to wider publi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
