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• Video: A Queens Christmas Message

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  The Alternative Christmas Message from legendary drag queen Bette Bourne and playwright Mark Ravenhill Mustafa Khalili Lindsay Poulton Michael Tait
  4 days ago

• 2009 in theatre: Lyn Gardners picks of the year

  
  Stage: Theatre blog | guardian.co.uk — Authority: 122
  From the shows that made me cry to the companies that surprised me the most, the last year in theatre was anything but dull Things to celebrate: That under the stewardship of Dick Penny and with the help of Theatre Bristol, Bristol Old Vic is back on the road; The Royal Courts great year that included Enron and ...
  5 days ago

• Keira Knightley signs up for The Talking Cure

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Star joins Inglourious Basterds Michael Fassbender and Christoph Waltz in David Cronenbergs film of Christopher Hamptons psychoanalytical play Keira Knightley is to take the lead in David Cronenbergs first film in three years, reports the Playlist blog . The Talking Cure, based on the Christopher Hampton play of ...
  6 days ago

• Tribute comedy

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Cant get tickets for Peter Kay? Why not see a Peter Kay-style show? But should we be celebrating the age of the copycat comic? I wrote an article a few weeks ago about the current spate of tribute shows to the comedians of yesteryear . Morecambe , at the Duchess theatre. The Charles Hawtrey show Jiggery Pokery at ...
  6 days ago

• Hugh Grant: the trouble with theatre

  
  Stage: Theatre blog | guardian.co.uk — Authority: 122
  Watching a play is enjoyable about one time in 20, claims the Bridget Jones and Four Weddings star. He might be on to something Aaahh, Hugh Grant. Champion of posh stutterers, king of past-it bachelors everywhere. When hes not perfecting his surprised, wide-eyed bumbling on screen or buying Warhols while drunk , it ...
  1 week ago

• Spielberg to take War Horse for big-screen gallop

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Steven Spielberg has acquired the film rights to Michael Morpurgos book about a farmhands search for his beloved horse, which has already become a hit play with life-size puppets War Horse, the hit play which began life as a childrens book, looks set for a gallop on the big screen after Steven Spielberg picked up the ...
  1 week ago

• On performance

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Watching a roomful of performers improvising in silly costumes sounds like a waste of time – but its one of the best things about making theatre For some Forced Entertainment shows, the early rehearsals are slow and mostly talk, which means that the performers only rarely make it on to their feet to improvise. ...
  1 week ago

• Drawing power: when cartoons and theatre meet | Matt Trueman

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  From Katie Mitchells The Cat In the Hat to the Telegraphs Alex, theres nothing two-dimensional about putting animation on stage Spare a thought for Roobarb and Custard . What hope for them in this post-Avatar world? Ever since Buzz Lightyear spread his wings for infinity and beyond almost 15 years ago, weve been ...
  1 week ago

• UK Theatre and Panto Phone Offer – 2for1 Tickets

  
  Moo News Moo News - Entertainment, Sports, Showbiz, Celebrities & TV — Authority: 454
  Theatres in the UK are working in conjunction with The Daily Mail to offer 2for1 panto and theatre tickets. The offer is valid on a selection of theatre, panto, and musical shows at participating locations for certain dates, which can be found at http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2009/12_02/xmas_shows_2.pdf This ...
  1 week ago

• Comedy in Chicago

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  For the past 50 years, the small theatre Second City has served as a training ground for the cream of Americas comic talent When the Second City celebrated its 50th birthday this week, the star-power on hand for the party was breathtaking: Martin Short, Steve Carell, Fred Willard, Bonnie Hunt, Harold Ramis, Jim ...
  1 week ago

• Funny business: how I learned to be a comedian

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Julia Buckley put her talents to the test at the home of US stage comedy, the Second City in Chicago Think of an American comedian, and the chances are they will have trained at a particular comedy club in Chicago. The alumni list for the Second City is as long as it is impressive (see box below): book tickets for ...
  1 week ago

• Lightly singed

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Knightleys West End debut in this modern Molière evades wholesale incineration, but its not quite a blaze of glory Keira Knightley said she expected to be "burned alive" by the critics when she embarked on her first stage performance, as the captivating Jennifer in a modern translation of Molières The ...
  1 week ago

• What to see: Lyn Gardners theatre tips

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Forget about slumping in front of the TV with Christmas repeats – you can still catch serious theatre at BAC, the Almeida and the West End in the festive season This time next week I plan to be eating mince pies, going for a long walk and looking forward to Dr Who, so this will be a double helping of theatre picks. ...
  1 week ago

• Whats my motivation? Toddler tackles Hamlet with Brian Cox

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Youre never too young to play the Dane, as this one-to-one Youtube tutorial reveals. Watch out, David Tennant ... "Hes the best drama student Ive ever had". Not much more to say about this video, to be honest. But its irresistibly sweet and ... well, its Christmas. Seasons greetings, one and all. Theatre ...
  1 week ago

• A very modern Misanthrope: Molière (and Keira Knightley) come to London

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Keira Knightleys West End debut in a new version of Molières Le Misanthrope has the theatre world abuzz. Heres a bluffers guide to the plot
  1 week ago

• Panto patrol: share your best (and worst) Christmas theatre

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Santas getting good notices in Taunton, but Pamela Andersons genie lacks Christmas spirit. We can only review so much – tell us whats jingling your bells Whose beanstalk is the tallest? Which Widow Twankey gives the hottest wash? Is there a Christmas Carol that makes you want to sing? Its clear that Gary Owens ...
  1 week ago

• Laughter in odd places: the rise of alternative comedy venues | James Kettle

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Squats, sheds, a derelict office ... is no location too peculiar for an ad-hoc performance? James Kettle on comedys cost-effective new trend While Jongleurs may have hit a few bumps in the road recently, some people in comedy have found the recession comes with unexpected advantages. Right now in central London, a ...
  1 week ago

• Is Sandi Toksvigs star-stuffed show a Christmas Cracker joke? | Catherine Shoard

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  From Sara Coxs Cratchit to John Humprhys as Scrooge, Sandi Toksvigs Southbank spectacular sounds like an eggnog-induced bad trip. Surely its satirical? Sandi Toksvig makes dreams come true. The kind of dreams one suffers a lot this time of year – the product of long nights on mulled wine and Stilton, and longer ...
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• Is 60 seconds too short for a play? | Nick Ahad

  
  Stage: Theatre blog | guardian.co.uk — Authority: 122
  The Gi60 theatre festival is back with its bite-size performances – but is a one-minute play really worth watching? Eh? What? Oh, right. Clearly Im the best qualified person to write about a – hang on, popping out for a fag … Thats better, where was I? Oh yes, 60-second plays. Perfect theatre for those with a ...
  1 week ago

• What to say about … Catherine Zeta-Jones in A Little Night Music

  
  The Guardian - guardian.co.uk — Authority: 985
  Shes got the chops and the charisma, but is Ze-Jo subtle enough for Sondheims Send in the Clowns? The critics are doubtful She can slink about in Lycra for Sean Connerys viewing pleasure ; she can glare feistily through face-crossed sabres ; she can dance her way into the Academys favours ; she can even shake ...
  1 week ago

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