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Hugh Coles
Hugh Coles (born 5 September 1992) is an English film and television actor. He is known for his roles in ''The Festival'' (2018), ''Defending the Guilty'' (2019) and ''Atlanta'' (2022) as well as originating the role of George McFly in '' Back to the Future: The Musical''. for which he was nominated for the 2022 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Musical. Career Upon leaving the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art in 2017, Coles made his film debut as "Rex" in ''The Festival''. He also appeared in smaller roles in ''Urban Myths'' and ''Doc Martin'' in the same year. In 2019, he appeared as Liam Mingay in the British sitcom ''Defending the Guilty.'' More recently he has appeared in ''Death in Paradise'' (2021) and as "Socks" in Donald Glover's TV Series Atlanta (2022) In 2020, Coles was a regularly featured contributor on Channel 5 TV show ''NFL End Zone''. Since 2019, he has been involved with the original production of '' Back to the Future: T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art
The London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) is a drama school located in Hammersmith, London. It is the oldest specialist drama school in the British Isles and a founding member of the Federation of Drama Schools. LAMDA's Principal is Professor Mark O'Thomas, who succeeded Director Sarah Frankcom in 2022. Benedict Cumberbatch succeeded Timothy West as President of LAMDA's Board of Trustees in 2018. The Academy's graduates work regularly at the Royal National Theatre, the Royal Shakespeare Company, Shakespeare's Globe, and the theatres of London's West End and Hollywood, as well as on the BBC, HBO, and Broadway. It is registered as a company under the name LAMDA Ltd and as a charity under its trading name London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. There is an associate organisation in America under the name of American Friends of LAMDA (AFLAMDA). A very high proportion of LAMDA's stage management and technical theatre graduates find work in their chosen field within ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adelphi Theatre
The Adelphi Theatre is a West End theatre, located on the Strand in the City of Westminster, central London. The present building is the fourth on the site. The theatre has specialised in comedy and musical theatre, and today it is a receiving house for a variety of productions, including many musicals. The theatre was Grade II listed for historical preservation on 1 December 1987. History 19th century It was founded in 1806 as the Sans Pareil ("Without Compare"), by merchant John Scott, and his daughter Jane (1770–1839). Jane was a British theatre manager, performer, and playwright. Together, they gathered a theatrical company and by 1809 the theatre was licensed for musical entertainments, pantomime, and burletta. She wrote more than fifty stage pieces in an array of genres: melodramas, pantomimes, farces, comic operettas, historical dramas, and adaptations, as well as translations. Jane Scott retired to Surrey in 1819, marrying John Davies Middleton (1790–186 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alumni Of The London Academy Of Music And Dramatic Art
Alumni (singular: alumnus (masculine) or alumna (feminine)) are former students of a school, college, or university who have either attended or graduated in some fashion from the institution. The feminine plural alumnae is sometimes used for groups of women. The word is Latin and means "one who is being (or has been) nourished". The term is not synonymous with "graduate"; one can be an alumnus without graduating (Burt Reynolds, alumnus but not graduate of Florida State, is an example). The term is sometimes used to refer to a former employee or member of an organization, contributor, or inmate. Etymology The Latin noun ''alumnus'' means "foster son" or "pupil". It is derived from PIE ''*h₂el-'' (grow, nourish), and it is a variant of the Latin verb ''alere'' "to nourish".Merriam-Webster: alumnus .. Separate, but from the s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Actors
British may refer to: Peoples, culture, and language * British people, nationals or natives of the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies. ** Britishness, the British identity and common culture * British English, the English language as spoken and written in the United Kingdom or, more broadly, throughout the British Isles * Celtic Britons, an ancient ethno-linguistic group * Brittonic languages, a branch of the Insular Celtic language family (formerly called British) ** Common Brittonic, an ancient language Other uses *''Brit(ish)'', a 2018 memoir by Afua Hirsch *People or things associated with: ** Great Britain, an island ** United Kingdom, a sovereign state ** Kingdom of Great Britain (1707–1800) ** United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1801–1922) See also * Terminology of the British Isles * Alternative names for the British * English (other) * Britannic (other) * British Isles * Brit (other) * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of British Actors
This list of notable actors from the United Kingdom includes performers in film, radio, stage and television. Born in 18th century * Maria Foote (1797?–1867) * Henry Gattie (1774–1844) * Elizabeth Hartley (1750?–1824) * John Philip Kemble (1757–1823) * Maria Theresa Kemble (1774–1838) (born in Vienna, Austria) * Henrietta Amelia Leeson (1751–1826) * Charles Mathews (1776–1835) * Mary Wells (1762–1829) Born in 1800–1829 *George John Bennett (1800–1879) *Clara Fisher (1811–1898) *Isabella Glyn (1823–1889) Born in the 1830s * Adelaide Calvert (1836–1921) * Amy Fawsitt (1836–1876) * Henry Irving (1838–1905) * John Lawrence Toole (1830–1906) Born in the 1840s * Helen Barr (1840–1904) * Lydia Foote (1843–1892) * Adelaide Neilson (1847–1880) * Mary Frances Scott-Siddons (1844–1896) * Edward O'Connor Terry (1844–1912) * Ellen Terry (1847–1928) * Kate Terry (1844–1924) Born in the 1850s * Gwynne Herbert (1859–1946) * Frede ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stage Debut Awards
The Stage Debut Awards are theatre awards recognising individuals making their professional debuts in the performing arts in the UK. The annual ceremony was launched in 2017 by The Stage and include accolades for Best Performer in a Play, Best Writer, Best Designer and the Best West End Debut Performer. Recipients of these awards have gone on to star in West End shows, television series and films. The awards ceremony is held annually at 8 Northumberland Avenue, London. In 2019, the awards relocated to a new venue, The Brewery, London. In 2020, the Best Actor in a Play and Best Actress in a Play awards were updated to Best Performer in a Play and the Best Actor in a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical awards were updated to Best Performer in a Musical. Judging process Eligible nominees must be aged 16 or over, and making their professional debut in a named role in a production reviewed by The Stage. For acting roles this should be a first named role. The Stage's nationwide n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juice (TV Series)
''Juice'' is a British surreal comedy television series created by and starring Mawaan Rizwan for BBC Three. The series is based on Rizwan's 2018 Edinburgh Fringe show and began airing in September 2023. It follows Rizwan's character, Jamma, as he navigates work life and relationships with his family and boyfriend. ''Juice'' is based partially upon Rizwan's real life, though Rizwan has stated the show is "definitely fictional", and features his real-life mother and brother as his family in the show. ''Juice'''s notable features include its practical effects and "distinctive trippy visuals", as well as how it "explore adult themes in a childlike way". Cast and characters Main * Mawaan Rizwan as Jamal "Jamma" Jamshidi, a young gay man who works at a marketing company and vies for attention amongst his family * Russell Tovey as Guy, Jamal's older, therapist boyfriend * Nabhaan Rizwan as Isaac, Jamma's younger brother * Shahnaz Rizwan as Farida, Jamma's mother and head of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dreamland (TV Series)
''Dreamland'' is a British comedy television series based on Sharon Horgan's 2017 Sky Arts short ''Morgana Robinson's Summer''. It premiered on Sky Atlantic with NOW from 6 April 2023. Synopsis Set in the British seaside town of Margate, three sisters are about to have their world turned upside down when their other sister suddenly returns. Cast Main cast * Freema Agyeman as Trish * Lily Allen as Mel * Kiell Smith-Bynoe as Spence * Gabby Best as Clare * Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Leila * Frances Barber as Cheryl/Mum * Sheila Reid as Nan * Samantha Bond as Orla *Jamie Bisping as Sammy *Eddison Burch as Jordan * Hugh Coles as Dom *Emily Barber as Eva * Sam Fletcher as James *Nigel Planer as Hamish *Martina Laird as Diane *Joy Richardson as Elizabeth *Ed Macarther as Liam Support cast * Alistair Green as the Mayor *Angela Sims as Simone Willmott *Colin Hurley as Giant Rabbit man *Charlie Coletta *Dean Kirby as Barman *Géraldine Chevalley as Photographer *Guy Richardson as Delivery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winter Garden Theatre
The Winter Garden Theatre is a Broadway theatre at 1634 Broadway in the Midtown Manhattan neighborhood of New York City. It opened in 1911 under designs by architect William Albert Swasey. The Winter Garden's current design dates to 1922, when it was completely remodeled by Herbert J. Krapp. Due to the size of its auditorium, stage, and backstage facilities, it is favored for large musical productions. It has 1,600 seats and is operated by The Shubert Organization. The auditorium interior is a New York City landmark. The Winter Garden Theatre was adapted from the old building of the American Horse Exchange, completed in 1896. Its original facade consisted of several arches on Broadway, which were subsequently converted to a brick wall with a large sign. The interior is covered with detailing in the Adam style. Though the auditorium contains a single balcony above the orchestra level, the boxes are arranged in two levels above the orchestra. The auditorium contains a ribbed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roger Bart
Roger Bart (born September 29, 1962) is an American actor and singer. He won a Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award for his performance as Snoopy in the 1999 revival of ''You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown''. Bart received his second Tony Award nomination for playing Carmen Ghia in the original production of '' The Producers''. His other accolades include a SAG Award and three Outer Critics Circle Award nominations. Bart performed the song "Go the Distance" from the 1997 animated film ''Hercules'', which was nominated for an Oscar and a Golden Globe. Early life and education Bart was born in Norwalk, Connecticut, the son of a teacher and a chemical engineer, and grew up in Bernardsville, New Jersey. His uncle is journalist Peter Bart. He graduated from Bernards High School in 1980 and was inducted into the school's hall of fame. He earned his BFA in Acting from Mason Gross School of the Arts at Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey in 1985. Bart was close friends with Jona ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
WhatsOnStage Awards
The WhatsOnStage Awards (WOS Awards), formerly known as the Theatregoers' Choice Awards, are organised by the theatre website WhatsOnStage.com. The awards recognise performers and productions of British theatre with an emphasis on London's West End theatre. Nominations and eventual winners are selected by the theatre-going public's vote. The awards are held each February. In 2012, they were staged at the West End's Prince of Wales Theatre. History In early 2001, WhatsOnStage.com published the shortlists for that year’s Laurence Olivier Awards and invited site visitors to vote online for who they thought should win. In a fortnight, 5,000 people took part – and their results differed wildly from the Olivier judges. For the 2002 Awards, the editors compiled their own shortlists and in 2003, they held their first Launch Party to announce the shortlists to about 200 industry guests. The first Awards Concert and ceremony was introduced for the 2008 Awards. Judging Each year ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George McFly
The ''Back to the Future'' film trilogy and subsequent animated series feature characters created by Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale. The lead character of the series is Marty McFly. During the course of the trilogy, he travels through time using a DeLorean time machine invented by his friend Emmett Brown. He also encounters the central antagonist, Biff Tannen, in several different time periods and visits his ancestors and descendants. Main characters Marty McFly Martin Seamus "Marty" McFly (portrayed by Michael J. Fox) is the son of George McFly and Lorraine Baines McFly. Marty travels between the past and the future, encountering his ancestors and descendants. Marty and his friend Doc Brown help restore the space-time continuum while encountering Biff Tannen (or members of the Tannen clan) at various points in time. Emmett "Doc" Brown Doctor Emmett Lathrop "Doc" Brown (portrayed by Christopher Lloyd) is the inventor of the DeLorean time machine. At various points in time, D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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