Sir Ian McKellen has signed a deal to write his autobiography.
Category Archives: Theatre
Stars set for Tony Awards stage
A whole host of well-known names have been announced as presenters at this year’s Tony Awards.
Tony Awards announce first set of performers
Kristin Chenoweth, Ken Watanabe, Vanessa Hudgens and Matthew Morrison are among the first set of performers announced for this year’s Tony Awards.
They’ll be joined on stage during the annual awards show on June 7 by Brian d’Arcy James, Chita Rivera, Kelli O’Hara, Kelsey Grammer and
Tyne Daly.
This year’s show is being hosted by Chenoweth and Alan Cumming.
McAvoy and Armitage among Olivier nominees
Fan girls rejoice – James McAvoy and Richard Armitage have both been nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Olivier Awards.
Son of a Nutcracker! Elf heads to London
An Evening With Mark Rylance and Friends
Wolf Hall star Mark Rylance will be hosting a special event in London next weekend.
The event is a one-off performance in aid of charity Peace Direct and takes place on February 8.
He’ll be joined on stage by Sophie Okonedo, Meera Syal, Gina McKee and Paterson Joseph.
Find out more at http://rylance.eventbrite.co.uk
Casting Call – February 1
Dan Stevens and Rebel Wilson look set to work together again on romantic comedy How To Be Single.
Casting Call – January 25
Pharrell Williams has landed a guest star role on The Simpsons. He’ll appear in the 26th season of the show in an episode called Walking Big & Tall. Pharrell will appear as himself in a story which will see him offer to write an anthem for the city of Springfield.
Sherlock actress Lara Pulver and Peter Davison will join Imelda Staunton in the new West End production of Gypsy. The musical opens at the Savoy Theatre on March 28. Pulver will reprise the role of Louise in the show which is transferring to london after a successful run in Chichester. Davison takes over the role of Herbie from Kevin Whateley.
Looking forward to London theatre
For the first time in a while, there are lots of new plays coming into London that I actually want to see.
Usually I get my fill of theatre when I’m in New York. I tend to fill my week with back-to-back shows. There’s been little in London that I’ve wanted to see.
Harvey heads to the West End
The new stage production of Harvey will appear in London’s West End.
The show, which begins a UK tour in Birmingham next month, will open at the Theatre Royal Haymarket on March 17 and run until May 2.
James Dreyfus and Maureen Lipman lead the cast of the play which tells the story of Elwood P Dowd and his best friend Harvey, a six-foot tall invisible rabbit.
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