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Vincent River (play)
''Vincent River'' is a one act stage play by Philip Ridley. It was Ridley's fourth stage play for adults and premiered at the Hampstead Theatre, London on 6 September 2000. The production was the last major collaboration between Ridley and director Mathew Lloyd, who had previously directed the majority of Ridley's other theatrical works. It is believed that the play in part draws from Ridley's unpublished radio play ''October Scars the Skin'' which was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 on 16 January 1989. The story like ''Vincent River'' involved a mother of a murdered homosexual who befriends his son's lover and also featured a character called Vincent. Plot The story plays out in realtime and is set in a rundown flat in Dagenham. There a woman called Anita is moving in following the death of Vincent, her son who was killed in a homophobic attack which resulted in her discovering that he was a homosexual in the aftermath of his murder. In the play we see her interact with Davey, a b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Philip Ridley
Philip Ridley (born 1957 in East London) is an English storyteller working in a wide range of artistic media. As a visual artist he has been cited as a contemporary of the 'Young British Artists', and had his artwork exhibited internationally. As a novelist he has created fiction for both children and adults and has had particular success and recognition as a children's author. In the field of cinema he is perhaps best known for his award-winning screenplay for the 1990 film, ''The Krays (film), The Krays'' (1990), a biopic about the Kray twins which was directed by Peter Medak. As a filmmaker in his own right he is recognised for creating a loose trilogy of horror films: ''The Reflecting Skin'' (1990), ''The Passion of Darkly Noon'' (1995) and ''Heartless (2009 film), Heartless'' (2009) for which he has acquired a cult following. As a playwright he has been described as "a pioneer of In-yer-face theatre", which is a style and sensibility of drama that characterised many new ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beejan Land
Beejan Land (; born 14 February in Paddington, New South Wales, Australia) is an Australian actor and playwright. He graduated from National Institute of Dramatic Art and Newtown High School of the Performing Arts Beejan also trained at the L'École Internationale de Théâtre Jacques Lecoq. Beejan is also a graduate of ACTT's Talented Young Actors' Program, National Institute of Dramatic Art Acting and Playwrighting programs. He also trained at Australian Theatre for Young People. Early performing life Beejan was born in Sydney Australia and is of Iranian/Persian origins. He started his performing career as a young magician. Performing at events and parties he quickly began to develop a name as a magician. In 1998 he was awarded first place Australian Convention of Magicians competition in the Walk on Walk off Section. He then began taking after school acting classes at the Australian Theatre for Young People in 1999. He took classes in Film, Theatre and Voice as well as mas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ben Whishaw
Benjamin John Whishaw (born 14 October 1980) is an English actor and producer. After winning a British Independent Film Award for his performance in ''My Brother Tom'' (2001), he was nominated for an Olivier Award for his portrayal of the title role in a 2004 production of ''Hamlet''. This was followed by television roles in '' Nathan Barley'' (2005), ''Criminal Justice'' (2008) and '' The Hour'' (2011–12) and film roles in '' Perfume: The Story of a Murderer'' (2006), ''I'm Not There'' (2007), ''Brideshead Revisited'' (2008), and '' Bright Star'' (2009). For ''Criminal Justice'', Whishaw received an International Emmy Award and received his first BAFTA Award nomination. In 2012, Whishaw played the title role in a BBC Two adaptation of ''Richard II'', broadcast as part of ''The Hollow Crown'' series of William Shakespeare adaptations, for which he won the British Academy Television Award for Best Actor. The same year, he appeared as Q in the James Bond film ''Skyfall'' (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lilting (film)
''Lilting'' () is a 2014 British romantic drama film written and directed by Cambodian-born British director Hong Khaou and produced by Dominic Buchanan. The film had its world premiere on 16 January 2014 on Day One of the Sundance Film Festival, at which it competed in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition. It won the "Cinematography Award: World Cinema Dramatic" at the festival. The film was released theatrically in United Kingdom on 8 August 2014 and in the United States on 26 September 2014. Synopsis Lilting tells the story of a mother's attempt at understanding who her son was after his untimely death. Her world is suddenly disrupted by the presence of his lover. Together, they attempt to overcome their grief whilst struggling against not having a shared language. Cast * Ben Whishaw as Richard * Cheng Pei-pei as Junn * Naomi Christie as Vann * Peter Bowles as Alan * Morven Christie as Margaret * Andrew Leung as Kai Production The script, originally titled ''Lilting ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Théâtre Du Marais
The Théâtre du Marais has been the name of several theatres and theatrical troupes in Paris, France. The original and most famous theatre of the name operated in the 17th century. The name was briefly revived for a revolutionary theatre in 1791, and revived again in 1976. The present-day Théâtre du Marais operates at 37, rue Volta in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris. First incarnation (1634–1673) The Théâtre du Marais was founded in 1634, at which time there had been only one theatre company in Paris, the '' comédiens du Roi'' ("comedians of the King"), at the Hôtel de Bourgogne. The actors Charles Lenoir and Montdory decided to create their own troupe, and situated it in the fashionable Le Marais district of Paris, where they converted the Jeu de Paume des "Maretz", an unused tennis court on the Vieille Rue du Temple opposite the Capuchins, into a theatre.Scott 2000, p. 40. The new theatre's repertory was made up mainly of farces by Jodelet and works by Pierre Corn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cyrille Thouvenin
Cyrille Thouvenin (born 15 May 1976) is a French actor. Former pupil of Cours Florent and a graduate of the National Conservatory of Dramatic Art (class of 2001). Fascinated by Molière, he started on television and then quickly made his classes at the cinema. He was appointed to Caesars in 2001 as "Most Promising Newcomer" for'' La Confusion des genres''. He followed roles in film and television. He does not forget the theater, and also devoted himself to writing. In 2011, he co-wrote and directed the show ''Laurent Lafitte: comme son nom l'indique'' palais des Glaces and théâtre des Mathurins. Personal life He is openly gay. Filmography Film * 2010 : ' by : Léo * 2009 : ' by : David Fontana * 2008 : '' Phénomènes ( The Happening)'' by M. Night Shyamalan : French Bicyclist's Friend * 2006 : ' by : Stan * 2005 : ' by Yves Angelo : The soldier amputee brawl * 2005 : ' by Stéphan Guérin-Tillié : Antoine * 2003 : ' by Emmanuelle Bercot : Yann * 2002 : ' by : ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Off West End Awards
Off West End refers to theatres in London which are not included as West End theatres. The term is a relatively recent one, coined after the similar American term " off-Broadway" (though without the same strict definition). It is usually used synonymously with the more widespread term ''Fringe'' (or, specifically, "the London Fringe"), but sometimes is also used to refer to more mainstream or commercial theatre which is located within London but outside the centre, or to especially small and non-commercial theatres located within the centre. According to London Theatre, "Smaller theatres, including many pub theatres, are called Fringe, although some of these small theatres are also called Off West End, particularly those located in the West End of London, where most of the big commercial theatres are. These small theatres can vary in size, with seating capacities of around 40 to 400." While West End Theatres must register with the Society of London Theatre, SOLT membership for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Louise Jameson
Louise Jameson (born 20 April 1951) is an English actress with a wide variety of television and theatre credits. Her roles on television have included playing Leela in ''Doctor Who'' (1977–1978), Anne Reynolds in ''The Omega Factor'' (1979), Blanche Simmons in '' Tenko'' (1981–1982), Susan Young in '' Bergerac'' (1985–1990) and Rosa di Marco in ''EastEnders'' (1998–2000). In 2022, she joined the cast of ''Emmerdale'' as Mary Goskirk, having previously appeared on the show in 1973 as Sharon Crossthwaite. According to Screenonline, Jameson "was one of a handful of actresses who both benefited from and contributed to the opening out of roles for women on British television during the 1970s and 80s, when she became associated with a series of tough, resourceful and independent characters in genres where women had conventionally been either victims or vamps." Biography Early life and career Jameson was born in Wanstead, Essex and grew up in nearby Woodford Green. Jameson a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Park Theatre
The Park Theatre opened in Finsbury Park, north LondonCecilia Sundstrom"Psychopaths, nudity and Maureen Lipman launch new Finsbury Park theatre" ''Hackney Gazette'', 27 March 2013. Retrieved 2013-04-01. in 2013. It describes itself as "a neighbourhood theatre with global ambition", offering a mixed programme of new writing, classics, and revivals. As well as the main auditorium seating 200, the building includes a 90-seat studio theatre, a rehearsal space and a café bar. Building In November 2009, Artistic Director Jez Bond and Creative Director Melli Marie acquired a disused three-storey office building at 11-13 Clifton Terrace. Planning permission was granted in October 2010. The theatre was designed by David Hughes. Following a campaign supported by prominent theatre figures such as Sir Ian McKellen and Alan Rickman, the £2.6m cost was met by private donors and by the sale of flats built above the theatre. The two auditoria, Park200 and Park90, have natural light which can ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avi Mazliah
Avi is a given name, usually masculine, often a diminutive of Avram, Avraham, etc. It is sometimes feminine and a diminutive of the Hebrew spelling of Abigail. People with the given name include: * Avi (born 1937), Newbery award-winning American author * Avi Arad (born 1948), Israeli-American businessman, founder, chairman and CEO of Marvel Studios * Avi Avital (born 1978), Israeli mandolin player and composer * Avi Beker (1952–2015), Israel-American political scientist * Avi Bell, Professor of Law at the University of San Diego School of Law and Bar-Ilan University Faculty of Law * Avi Ben-Chimol (born 1985), Israeli basketball player * Avi Cohen (1956–2010), Israeli footballer * Avi Cohen (footballer, born 1962), Israeli former footballer * Avi Dichter (born 1952), Israeli politician, former Minister of Internal Security, Minister of Home Front Defense and Shin Bet director * Avi Gabai (born 1967), Israeli politician, former Minister of Environmental Protection (2015-2016 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Red Lion Theatre
The Old Red Lion is a pub and fringe theatre, at Angel, London, Angel, in the London Borough of Islington. The theatre was founded in 1979 as the Old Red Lion Theatre Club. The pub was listed building, Grade II listed in 1994 by Historic England. History Construction The pub in itself is one of the oldest in London, having first been built in 1415 in what was then the rural village of Islington in open countryside and fields. A house called Goose Farm and some nearby cattle pens (for herds being driven to Smithfield Market) were the only structures to adjoin it, and St John Street (then called Chester Road) was a country lane. 18th century In the late 18th century Chester Road became notorious for highwaymen, with patrols being provided to protect those travelling along it at night. At this time descriptions state that the Old Red Lion was a small brick house with three trees in its forecourt, visited by William Hogarth (who portrayed it in the middle distance of his pain ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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