Our dance version of "Hamlet" opens today, alongside 3000+ other shows on the Fringe of the official Edinburgh Festival. Rejoice!
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The cast of HAMLET by Peter Schaufuss on a sold out run at the Edinburgh Fringe, minutes after a show. Photo by #FredericAranda
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BOOM! 💥 Best Event Theatre at the Fringe! “This Hamlet‘s unrivalled excellence will secure its place in history as one of the finest re-tellings of the Bard’s work, and those of us lucky enough to see it will never forget the profound impact it had on its audience”
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I'm not a politician, so I was surprised some weeks ago to receive a message that appeared to come from the Ukrainian Embassy in London, inviting me to participate in “a private discussion with President Zelensky.” Click image for more:
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BOOM! 💥 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ HAMLET starring - The Scotsman’s verdict “What we have, then, are the bare bones of Hamlet. But what bones they are. At the end of this Hamlet the audience were on their feet” scotsman.com/arts-and-cultu
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Patrick Marber’s screenplay is a corker. It’s a joy to be reunited with him, Romola Garai and Mark Strong - and to meet the rest of the super-talented cast.
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This is alarming but essential reading for next time you pass someone trying to sleep on the street.
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34 years ago, when I was discovering the delights of coming out, Terry Sanderson’s journalism and books were an eye-opener — always rational and indignant and good-humoured, effortlessly on the higher moral ground.
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In an excellent, NBR Best Actor award-winning performance, Sir Ian McKellan sensitively portrays Whale as he grapples with old age, his fading health, and the horrors he faced serving in WWI. (2/2) #NBRtop10 #NBRawards
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Downing champers at breakfast is the energy I'm bringing today 🤣
and Owen Teale star in No Man's Land streaming worldwide on #NationalTheatreAtHome.
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At 17, represents a generation that rejects old-fashioned homophobia in football and elsewhere: those who haven’t yet grown up as he has. He sets an example. No wonder so many of us, gay and everyone else, admire & treasure him as a hero. What a goal he's scored!
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I agree with Sir Patrick
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Dying people ‘should have the choice to die at home, on their own terms.’
A powerful message from our patron @SirPatStew
Please sign and share our petition to ensure that assisted dying will be considered for debate in the House of Commons.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6043
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If I had a daughter, I’d hope she’d be like Elizabeth. A treat to be her Daddy!
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Despite reports and supposed photographs circulating online, I have not visited Lviv or elsewhere in Ukraine.
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If you have to end up in a museum, it’s with Pride that I find my image in this one.
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A thrill last night to see and hear STING in magnificent form at the London Palladium. This new show “My Songs” is touring all over. sting.com/tour
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‘Maybe it was hearing the laughter of and – the former editor of the Daily Mail – as our Paul Dacre traversed the stage that pleased me the most during the run of .’
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"What a piece of work is a man… how infinite in faculties, in form and moving, how express and admirable in action." The same could be said of Peter Schaufuss and his company of wonderful dancers. It’s inspiring to watch them and work with them.
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I encourage people around the world to watch these #FiveFilmsForFreedom in solidarity with LGBTIQ+ communities, particularly in places where freedom and equal rights are particularly limited.
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Happy #FiveFilmsForFreedom DAY ONE!! Our 2022 films are now LIVE - plucked from the @BFIFlare programme which is also LIVE today! Watch & share - across the entire world - in support of freedom & equality
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@britisharts @BFIFlare #LGBTQIA+ #BFIFlare
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@britisharts @BFIFlare #LGBTQIA+ #BFIFlare8
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Next Thursday, March 3, 9pm on BBC Two, I'll be speaking to Amol Rajan for an in-depth interview:
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📣 Joe Orton Creative Writing Competition!
A Level students - learn about satire & have a laugh writing an Edna Welthorpe letter.
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Free entry
Prize: £200
Deadline: 30 June 2022
ednawelthorpe.le.ac.uk/annual-competi
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To be clear, I have never attended paid signings. I do sign for charity and for individuals who submit items directly to me.
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I am very sorry for anyone who has sent in photos and items to be signed by this fraudulent impersonator. I understand that the promoter has offered to make refunds as soon as possible.
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I have been made aware that a man impersonating me, and two women posing as my representatives have recently approached a promoter in Kent, with the offer of a “private signing” by Ian McKellen.
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It's National HIV Testing Week!
Testing for HIV is quick, easy and free. You can even do it at home. Whatever you do this National #HIVTestingWeek, make sure you give HIV the finger and get tested ☝️
Order your free HIV test kit to do at home today 👇
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In this brand new podcast, I answer questions about my film and theatre career for nearly an hour.
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I’ve no idea what my detective will have to do – but it will be fun to be back , even for just one performance. Book now here parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/whodu
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... and a Happy New Year, with or without fireworks.
London New Years Eve fireworks will go ahead - but public urged to watch on TV metro.co.uk/2021/12/31/lon via
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Of all the anniversary pieces I’ve read, this one is the most authoritative. Takes me back.
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20 years ago today was the London première.
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Antony Sher (1949-2021)
Antony Sher was hugely, uniquely gifted as actor, author and artist. These talents often overlapped … Read more at mckellen.com/writings/tribu
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I won’t say that I’m getting this to give at Christmas, because I like presents to be a surprise. Still, what a gift for the Holidays. National Theatre at Home. ntathome.com
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World AIDS Day is a time to remember: and to look forward. There is much work to be done. #WorldAIDSDay
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