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The Mentalists (play)
''The Mentalists'' is a play by English playwright Richard Bean. The action takes place in a budget hotel room in Finsbury Park and consists of two long scenes between only two characters. It premiered at Royal National Theatre in 2002, directed by Sean Holmes, starring Michael Feast as Ted and Duncan Preston as Morrie. In July 2015 it was revived at Wyndham's Theatre, produced by Old Vic Productions and Steven Harris directed by Abbey Wright, starring Stephen Merchant Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English comedian, actor, director, presenter and writer. Alongside Ricky Gervais, Merchant was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series ''The Office'' (2001–2003), and ... as Ted and Steffan Rhodri as Morrie. References External links {{DEFAULTSORT:Mentalists, The 2002 plays Plays by Richard Bean ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Richard Bean
Richard Anthony Bean (born 11 June 1956) is an English playwright. Early years Born in East Hull, Bean was educated at Hull Grammar School, and then studied social psychology at Loughborough University, graduating with a 2:1 BSc Hons. He then worked as an occupational psychologist, having previously worked in a bread plant for a year and a half after leaving school. Between 1989 and 1994, Bean also worked as a comedian and went on to be one of the writers and performers of the sketch show ''Control Group Six'' (BBC Radio) which was nominated for a Writers Guild Award. Theatre career In 1995 he wrote the libretto for Stephen McNeff's opera ''Paradise of Fools'', which premiered at the Unicorn Theatre. His first full-length play, ''Of Rats and Men'', set in a psychology lab, was staged at the Canal Cafe Theatre in 1996 and went on to the Edinburgh Festival. He adapted it for BBC Radio, starring Anton Lesser, and it was nominated for a Sony Award. Plays *''Of Rats and Men'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park is a public park in the London neighbourhood of Harringay. It is in the area formerly covered by the historic parish of Hornsey, succeeded by the Municipal Borough of Hornsey. It was one of the first of the great London parks laid out in the Victorian era. The park borders the neighbourhoods of Harringay, Finsbury Park, Stroud Green, and Manor House. Finsbury Park should not be confused with Finsbury, which is a district of Central London roughly to the south, forming the south-eastern part of the London Borough of Islington. History Before the park The park was landscaped on the northeastern extremity of what was originally a woodland area in the Manor or Prebend of Brownswood. It was part of a large expanse of woodland called Hornsey Wood that was cut further and further back for use as grazing land during the Middle Ages. In the mid-18th century a tea room had opened on the knoll of land on which Finsbury Park is situated. Londoners would travel north t ... [...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] |
Sean Holmes (theatre Director)
Sean Holmes is a British theatre director and former Artistic Director of Lyric Hammersmith. Theatre directing Holmes has worked with the Royal Shakespeare Company, directing ''Julius Caesar'', ''Measure for Measure'', ''Richard III'', ''The Roman Actor'', ''A New Way to Please You'' and the Filter theatre company co-production of ''Twelfth Night''. He has directed plays at the Donmar Warehouse, the Old Vic, the Royal Court and other London theatres, including '' The Entertainer'', ''The English Game'', ''The Man Who Had All the Luck'', ''The Price'', ''Look Back in Anger'', ''Moonlight and Magnolias'' and ''Pornography''. He was an associate director of the Oxford Stage Company (now Headlong theatre company) from 2001 to 2006. He directed the new stage adaptation of ''Treasure Island'', starring Keith Allen, which opened at the West End's Theatre Royal Haymarket in November 2008. He directed a revival of Joe Orton’s '' Loot'', starring Matt Di Angelo, at the Tricycle Theat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michael Feast
Michael Feast (born 25 November 1946) is an English actor of stage and screen. He was born in Brighton, and trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama. He performed in the original 1968 London production of ''Hair''. He worked several times with John Gielgud, whom he later played in Nicolas de Jongh's biographical play ''Plague Over England''. Feast had a significant role in the acclaimed TV series '' State of Play''. He also played Aeron Greyjoy in the sixth season of the HBO series ''Game of Thrones''. His film credits include roles in ''I Start Counting'' (1970), ''Private Road'' (1971), ''Brother Sun, Sister Moon'' (1972), ''Got It Made'' (1974), ''Hardcore'' (1977), ''The Music Machine'' (1979), '' McVicar'' (1980), ''The Draughtsman's Contract'' (1982), '' The Fool'' (1990), ''Velvet Goldmine'' (1998), ''Prometheus'' (1998), '' The Tribe'' (1998), '' Sleepy Hollow'' (1999), ''Long Time Dead'' (2002), ''Boudica'' (2003), ''Penelope'' (2006), ''The Deaths of Ian Sto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duncan Preston
Duncan Preston (born 11 August 1946) is an English actor. He is known for his appearances in television productions written by Victoria Wood, including his role in the soap opera parody sketches ''Acorn Antiques'' and as Stan in the sitcom ''dinnerladies'' (1998–2000). He reprised his role of Clifford in '' Acorn Antiques: The Musical!'' in 2005. His other television roles include DS Todd in the soap opera ''EastEnders'' (1987), Jonathan Haslam in the sitcom '' Surgical Spirit'' (1989–1995); and Doug Potts in the soap opera ''Emmerdale'' (2007–2011, 2014–2020). Career Preston appeared in a short 1981 Public information film entitled ''Say NO to Strangers'', as a kerb-crawling predator attempting to lure a schoolgirl into his car. He has also made many guest appearances in various TV series, including ''Hunters Walk,'' '' Secret Army'', ''The Professionals'', '' All Creatures Great and Small'', ''Robin of Sherwood'', '' Bergerac'', ''The New Statesman'', ''Press Gang'', ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wyndham's Theatre
Wyndham's Theatre is a West End theatre, one of two opened by actor/manager Charles Wyndham (the other is the Criterion Theatre). Located on Charing Cross Road in the City of Westminster, it was designed c.1898 by W. G. R. Sprague, the architect of six other London theatres between then and 1916. It was designed to seat 759 patrons on three levels; later refurbishment increased this to four seating levels. The theatre was Grade II* listed by English Heritage English Heritage (officially the English Heritage Trust) is a charity that manages over 400 historic monuments, buildings and places. These include prehistoric sites, medieval castles, Roman forts and country houses. The charity states that i ... in September 1960. History Wyndham had always dreamed of building a theatre of his own, and through the admiration of a patron and the financial confidence of friends, he was able to realise his dream. Wyndham's Theatre opened on 16 November 1899, in the presence of the Ed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stephen Merchant
Stephen James Merchant (born 24 November 1974) is an English comedian, actor, director, presenter and writer. Alongside Ricky Gervais, Merchant was the co-writer and co-director of the British TV comedy series ''The Office'' (2001–2003), and co-writer, co-director, and co-star of both '' Extras'' (2005–2007) and '' Life's Too Short'' (2011–2013). With Gervais and Karl Pilkington, he hosted ''The Ricky Gervais Show'' in its radio, podcast, audiobook, and television formats; the radio version won a bronze Sony Award. He also provided the voice of the robotic "Intelligence Dampening Sphere" Wheatley in the 2011 video game ''Portal 2''. Merchant co-developed the Sky1 travel series '' An Idiot Abroad'' (2010–2012) and co-created '' Lip Sync Battle'' (2015–present). Merchant has performed as a stand-up comedian, which led to him writing and starring in the HBO series ''Hello Ladies'' (2013–2014), based on his stand-up material. He starred in his first play, Richard Bean' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steffan Rhodri
Steffan Rhodri (born 1 March 1967) is a Welsh film actor, best known for portraying Dave Coaches on ''Gavin & Stacey'', Reg Cattermole in ''Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1'' and as the voice of Drippy in '' Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch''. Filmography Film work * ''Twin Town'' (1997) – Hunky * ''Solomon and Gaenor'' (1999) – Noah Jones * ''Ali G Indahouse'' (2002) – School Teacher * ''Cymru Fach'' (2008) * ''The Big I Am'' (2010) – DS Moseley * ''Submarine'' (2010) – Mr. Davey * '' Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1'' (2010) – Reg CattermoleThe Actor who will play as Reg Cattermole in the upcoming "Deathly Hallows" movie.'Reg Cattermole in movies.' * '' Ironclad'' (2011) – Cooper * ''Under Milk Wood'' (2015) – Mog Edwards * ''Wonder Woman'' (2017) – Colonel Darnell * ''Last Summer'' (2018) – Sgt Morgan * ''Don't Breathe 2'' (2021) – The Surgeon TV work * ''Pobol y Cwm'' (1995–1996, 1998, BBC) – Jon Markham * ''A Mind t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
