Ian McKellen’s Tweets

edinburghnews.scotsman.com

Mar 30

"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.

Edinburgh Festival: Lord of the Rings star Ian McKellen as Hamlet will launch new venue at this...

Playing X-Men's Magneto and Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings may have made Sir Ian McKellen a household name but this August he will return to his Shakespearean roots playing Hamlet at the...

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Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Lesley Manville, Ben Barnes & More To Star In Period...

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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.

deadline.com

Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton and Mark Strong have signed on to star in the period thriller, 'The Critic.'

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Jun 15

This is alarming but essential reading for next time you pass someone trying to sleep on the street.

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Metro

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· Jun 11

‘Casual homophobia, biphobia and transphobia… It can happen through reaching out to generic organisations, local authorities – and, really, just the world.’ trib.al/WZBMfeY

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NSS mourns the loss of Terry Sanderson

Jun 14

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.

secularism.org.uk

The National Secular Society is saddened to report the death of our former president Terry Sanderson aged 75.

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NBR

@NBRfilm

Jun 3

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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National Theatre

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May 22

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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Dignity in Dying

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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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Ian Or Michael? Elizabeth Olsen Picks The Multiverse Actor She Prefers As Her Father, Magneto

May 11

If I had a daughter, I’d hope she’d be like Elizabeth. A treat to be her Daddy!

geekculture.co

We caught up with Elizabeth Olsen to find out how the Scarlet Witch came to be in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

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Despite reports and supposed photographs circulating online, I have not visited Lviv or elsewhere in Ukraine.

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Struggle for social justice is at the heart of the People’s History Museum - The Meteor

Apr 28

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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Three objects that epitomise the successful struggle for change in Manchester are presented from the People’s History Museum’s collection. Director Katy Ashton raises concerns over the police powers...

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Apr 16

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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Tim Walker

@ThatTimWalker

Apr 9

‘Maybe it was hearing the laughter of

Thank you to so many kind strangers for making our play a must-see

and

@Geordie_Greig

– 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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theneweuropean.co.uk

Bloody Difficult Women takes as its inspiration Gina Miller’s court case against Theresa May. We had a right to have our say

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has activated their #LGBTQI Emergency Fund to support

@OutRightIntl

responding to the Russian invasion of #Ukraine. Donating here is an effective way for you to provide meaningful support.

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Ukraine Appeal: LGBTQI Emergency Fund — GiveOut

GiveOut has activated our LGBTQI Emergency Fund to raise funds for our grant partner OutRight Action International’s emergency appeal which they launched in response to the unfolding situation in...

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A message to the Russian people

I love the Russian people, that's why I have to tell you the truth. Please watch and share.You can also find this on my new Telegram if that is easier: https...

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Mar 16

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

britishcouncil.org/five-films @britisharts @BFIFlare #LGBTQIA+ #BFIFlare

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BBC Two - Amol Rajan Interviews, Ian McKellen

Mar 6

For UK on BBC Two iPlayer:

bbc.co.uk

Amol Rajan talks to Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated performers of his generation.

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TV tonight: Sir Ian McKellen reflects on gay kisses and X-Men’s origins

Mar 3

Tonight at 9pm GMT on BBC Two

theguardian.com

The celebrated actors opens up to the BBC’s Amol Rajan. Plus, Billy Connolly is searingly honest about fatherhood. Here’s what to watch this evening

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BBC Two - Amol Rajan Interviews, Ian McKellen

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Next Thursday, March 3, 9pm on BBC Two, I'll be speaking to Amol Rajan for an in-depth interview:

bbc.co.uk

Amol Rajan talks to Ian McKellen, one of the most celebrated performers of his generation.

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Joe Orton

@JoeOrtonWriter

Feb 9

📣 Joe Orton Creative Writing Competition! A Level students - learn about satire & have a laugh writing an Edna Welthorpe letter. Run by

@UoLEnglish

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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Terrence Higgins Trust

@THTorguk

Feb 7

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Sir Ian McKellen on Acting in Film & Theatre, Producing, Directors & his Career - The Filmmakers...

Feb 8

In this brand new podcast, I answer questions about my film and theatre career for nearly an hour.

thefilmmakerspodcast.com

Today is the day, dear listener. Our hosts Giles Alderson, Tori Butler-Hart and Matt Butler-Hart welcome the one and only…

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Jan 26

I’ve no idea what my detective will have to do – but it will be fun to be back

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, even for just one performance. Book now here parktheatre.co.uk/whats-on/whodu

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London New Year's Eve fireworks will go ahead - but public urged to watch on TV

Dec 31, 2021

... 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

@MetroUK

metro.co.uk

The only way it can be viewed is by tuning in to BBC ONE

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‘Lord of the Rings’ at 20: Why Peter Jackson’s Trilogy Was One of Hollywood’s Riskiest Projects Ever

Dec 23, 2021

Of all the anniversary pieces I’ve read, this one is the most authoritative. Takes me back.

variety.com

As Lord of the Rings turns 20, Variety looks at how New Line trusted the biggest films in the world to Peter Jackson.

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Every photo from the Lord of the Rings media blitz is gold

Dec 10, 2021

20 years ago today was the London première.

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My precious red carpet premieres ...

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Dec 7, 2021

Still Knitting … abbavoyage.com

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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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