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Simon Woods
Simon Woods (born 7 January 1980) is an English actor and playwright best known for his role as Octavian in Season 2 of the British-American television series ''Rome'' and the 2005 '' Pride & Prejudice'' as Charles Bingley. Personal life Woods attended Eton College, then read English at Magdalen College, Oxford. While at Oxford, he became friends with Chelsea Clinton. After graduating from Oxford, Woods worked briefly at ''The Guardian'' before becoming an actor. While at Oxford in 2000, he was in a relationship with Rosamund Pike that lasted two years. The two later played lovers Jane Bennet and Charles Bingley in ''Pride & Prejudice''. Since 2009, Woods has been in a relationship with Christopher Bailey, the former chief executive of the British fashion house, Burberry. They married in 2012. They have two daughters, Iris and Nell. Filmography Playwright Woods's stage play ''Hansard'' was presented at the Lyttelton Theatre, London, in September 2019. The work, named afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Christopher Bailey (fashion Designer)
Christopher Paul Bailey CBE (born 11 May 1971) is a British fashion designer who was president and chief creative officer of Burberry. In May 2014, he took up the role of chief creative officer and president, following the departure of former CEO Angela Ahrendts. In February 2018, he was succeeded as chief creative officer by Riccardo Tisci. Early life and education Christopher Paul Bailey was born in Yorkshire, England, the son of a carpenter and a window dresser for Marks and Spencer. He graduated from the Royal College of Art with a master's degree in 1994, where he was later awarded an honorary fellowship in 2004 and, in 2013, an honorary-doctorate degree. Career From 1994 to 1996, he was the womenswear designer at Donna Karan and senior designer of womenswear at Gucci in Milan from 1996 to 2001. He joined Burberry in May 2001 as design director and became creative director in 2004, and chief creative officer in November 2009. In 2008, Bailey, alongside Angela Ahrendts, e ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Starter For 10 (film)
''Starter for 10'' is a 2006 British comedy-drama film directed by Tom Vaughan from a screenplay by David Nicholls, adapted from his 2003 novel '' Starter for Ten''. The film stars James McAvoy as a university student who wins a place on a ''University Challenge'' quiz team. It premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2006, and was released in the UK and Ireland on 10 November 2006, and in Canada and the US on 23 February 2007. Plot In 1985, Brian Jackson is a first-year university student and information sponge. Since his working-class childhood in Southend-on-Sea, Brian has loved the TV quiz show ''University Challenge'', with its catchphrase, "Your starter for 10...". Soon after arriving at Bristol University, Brian attends a party where he meets left-wing Rebecca, with whom he feels an instant connection. Brian attempts to join the ''University Challenge'' team, but narrowly fails to secure a place when he helps another candidate, Alice, cheat on th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
21st-century English Male Actors
The 1st century was the century spanning AD 1 ( I) through AD 100 ( C) according to the Julian calendar. It is often written as the or to distinguish it from the 1st century BC (or BCE) which preceded it. The 1st century is considered part of the Classical era, epoch, or historical period. The 1st century also saw the appearance of Christianity. During this period, Europe, North Africa and the Near East fell under increasing domination by the Roman Empire, which continued expanding, most notably conquering Britain under the emperor Claudius ( AD 43). The reforms introduced by Augustus during his long reign stabilized the empire after the turmoil of the previous century's civil wars. Later in the century the Julio-Claudian dynasty, which had been founded by Augustus, came to an end with the suicide of Nero in AD 68. There followed the famous Year of Four Emperors, a brief period of civil war and instability, which was finally brought to an end by Vespasian, ninth Roman em ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1980 Births
__NOTOC__ Year 198 (CXCVIII) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display the full calendar) of the Julian calendar. At the time, it was known as the Year of the Consulship of Sergius and Gallus (or, less frequently, year 951 '' Ab urbe condita''). The denomination 198 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Roman Empire *January 28 **Publius Septimius Geta, son of Septimius Severus, receives the title of Caesar. **Caracalla, son of Septimius Severus, is given the title of Augustus. China *Winter – Battle of Xiapi: The allied armies led by Cao Cao and Liu Bei defeat Lü Bu; afterward Cao Cao has him executed. By topic Religion * Marcus I succeeds Olympianus as Patriarch of Constantinople (until 211). Births * Lu Kai (or Jingfeng), Chinese official and general (d. 269) * Quan Cong, Chinese general and advisor ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simon Godwin
Simon Godwin is an English theatre director based in Washington, DC, where he is currently serving as artistic director of the Shakespeare Theatre Company. Previously he was based in London, serving as associate director of London's Royal National Theatre, National Theatre, associate director of the Royal Court Theatre and associate director at Bristol Old Vic. Education Godwin was educated at St Albans School and Anna Scher Theatre#Theatre school, Anna Scher Theatre School, an independent stage school in Islington in north London, followed by the St Catharine's College, Cambridge, where he studied English. In 2005 he began a two-year post graduate program at the London International School of Performing Arts (LISPA) where he studied physical theatre and devising. Career Simon began directing at Cambridge, and after graduating he began producing classical work including ''Romeo and Juliet'' for the Cambridge Arts Theatre and the The Marlowe Society, Marlowe Society. Godwin was the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansard
''Hansard'' is the traditional name of the transcripts of parliamentary debates in Britain and many Commonwealth countries. It is named after Thomas Curson Hansard (1776–1833), a London printer and publisher, who was the first official printer to the Parliament at Westminster. Origins Though the history of the ''Hansard'' began in the British parliament, each of Britain's colonies developed a separate and distinctive history. Before 1771, the British Parliament had long been a highly secretive body. The official record of the actions of the House was publicly available but there was no record of the debates. The publication of remarks made in the House became a breach of parliamentary privilege, punishable by the two Houses of Parliament. As the populace became interested in parliamentary debates, more independent newspapers began publishing unofficial accounts of them. The many penalties implemented by the government, including fines, dismissal, imprisonment, and investigati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal National Theatre
The Royal National Theatre in London, commonly known as the National Theatre (NT), is one of the United Kingdom's three most prominent publicly funded performing arts venues, alongside the Royal Shakespeare Company and the Royal Opera House. Internationally, it is known as the National Theatre of Great Britain. Founded by Laurence Olivier in 1963, many well-known actors have performed at the National Theatre. Until 1976, the company was based at The Old Vic theatre in Waterloo. The current building is located next to the Thames in the South Bank area of central London. In addition to performances at the National Theatre building, the National Theatre tours productions at theatres across the United Kingdom. The theatre has transferred numerous productions to Broadway and toured some as far as China, Australia and New Zealand. However, touring productions to European cities was suspended in February 2021 over concerns about uncertainty over work permits, additional costs and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hansard (play)
''Hansard'' is a play by Simon Woods. The play focuses on fictional Tory politician Robin Hesketh and his wife, Diana. The title comes from the word Hansard, the traditional name of the transcripts of Parliamentary debates in Britain and many Commonwealth countries. Productions ''Hansard'' had its opening night at the National Theatre on 3 September 2019, following previews from 22 August. It played a limited run to 25 November 2019. The two-hander featured Alex Jennings as Robin Hesketh and Lindsay Duncan as Diana Hesketh. The production was directed by Simon Godwin. ''Hansard'' was broadcast as part of National Theatre Live on 7 November 2019. Critical reception The play received mixed reviews. In a 3 star review for ''The Guardian'', Michael Billington likened the piece to a Cotswold '' Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?'' In a 3 star review for the ''Financial Times The ''Financial Times'' (''FT'') is a British daily newspaper printed in broadsheet and published dig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny And The Elephant
''Sunny and the Elephant'' is a 2007 feature film written and directed by Frederic Lepage, a French author and producer. It tells the story of a young city boy wanting to become the mahout, the elephant driver. Despite his master's belief that only karen tribe people are born to be mahouts, the lad finally wins his heart and becomes a real mahout. It stars Keith Chin, Simon Woods, Grirggiat Punpiputt, Gal Srikarn Nakavisut, Glen Chin, Xuen Dangars, Siriyakorn Pukaves, Raymond Tsang, and many other famous Asian actors. Music by Joe Hisaishi. ''Sunny and the Elephant'' was presented at the American Film Market The American Film Market (AFM) is a film industry event held each year in early November. Historically, more than 7,000 people attend the eight-day annual event to network and to sell, finance and acquire films. Participants come from more than ... in 2007, and at the Bangkok International Film Festival in September 2008. It was released worldwide in 2008. References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Want Candy (film)
''I Want Candy'' is a 2007 British sex comedy film directed by Stephen Surjik. Plot A group of film students at Leatherhead University in search of funding for their feature film ''The Love Storm'' end up having to rewrite and make it into a pornographic film. This leads the boys head first into a world of erotica that they did not even know existed and into the life of actress Candy Fiveways (Carmen Electra). Cast * Tom Riley as Joe * Tom Burke as Baggy * Carmen Electra as Candy Fiveways * Eddie Marsan as Doug * Michelle Ryan as Lila * Mackenzie Crook as Dulberg * Felicity Montagu as Mum * Philip Jackson as Dad * Jimmy Carr as Video Store Guy * John Standing as Michael de Vere Production Background It was shot on a low budget in West London in June and July 2006 and was picked up by Buena Vista International for wide national release. "I Want Candy" is also the title of a song written and originally recorded by The Strangeloves in 1965, and covered by Melanie C for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Angel (2007 Film)
''Angel'', also known as the ''Real Life of Angel Deverell'', is a 2007 British romantic drama film directed by François Ozon. It is based on the 1957 Angel (novel), novel of the same name by Elizabeth Taylor (novelist), Elizabeth Taylor, about the short life of a passionate young woman in Edwardian England for whom the fake world of the pulpy novels she writes replaces reality. The protagonist was portrayed by Romola Garai; other characters were played by Sam Neill, Michael Fassbender and Charlotte Rampling. Plot At age 17 the fatherless Angel Deverell is a misfit, living above her mother's grocery shop and writing overblown novels of impossible romance. A London publisher agrees to take one of her works, which proves a success, and others follow. The money allows her to buy “Paradise”, a grand country house, and play at the life of an aristocrat. At an event she meets Nora, who admires both her and her writing and offers to be her secretary. She also sees there Nora's han ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
