THE TWELVE DAYS OF CHRISTMAS – FOR ACTORS @Westendproducer
On the first day of Christmas, My agent gave to me, A ROLE AT THE RSC. On the second day of Christmas, My agent gave to me, TWO PROFIT SHARE, … Continue reading
Billy Connolly leads the way in Queen’s birthday honours list | UK news | The Guardian
Actor knighted in recognition of services to entertainment and charity, and is joined by Paul McCartney, JK Rowling and Delia Smith on the list Source: Billy Connolly leads the way … Continue reading
Shakespeare 400: A Shakespearean Contretemps: 1830s
AN UNREHEARSED STAGE-EFFECT. While yet a mere youth I was acting in the old city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania, during the vacation of the regular theatrical season, with a portion of … Continue reading
A Stage Manager, a Director and an Actor are…
A stage manager, a director and an actor are in a rehearsal hall and they find a gold lantern. A genie comes out and says he will grant them each … Continue reading
Shakespeare’s skull probably stolen by grave robbers, study finds
Radar scan of Bard’s grave for Channel 4 documentary shows his head appears to be missing – but it puts other myths to bed… Source: Shakespeare’s skull probably stolen by … Continue reading
Disaster at Drury Lane | London Historians’ Blog
On this day in 1809, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane was destroyed by fire. Theatres were always burning down, so nothing really unusual in fact. What made this conflagration different, is the … Continue reading
Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) A Silent Film Review | Movies Silently
Originally posted on Movies Silently. Aardman presents a modern silent comedy about some mischievous sheep and their adventures in the city. It has music and sound effects but no dialogue and … Continue reading
Albert Evacuated by Stanley Holloway
Originally posted on First Night History:
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Archive Review • WORK IN PROGRESS BY A LIFE IN PROGRESS • Leicester Square Theatre • 2008
This piece is a teaming up of play and stand-up, written by Joan Rivers, Douglas Bernstein and Denis Markell. The latter two represent a successful comedy writing career, gracing pages, … Continue reading
Quote • GLADIATORS WERE IDOLISED…
‘Gladiators were idolised. They were the sporting hero of their time. A baby oiled titan. And yet they were hated in the same breath, they were slaves, and much lower … Continue reading
Fall to Pieces by George Kaplan
A Tiny Tale to Chill the Bones of Any Actor Once upon a time not so very long ago there was an actor. He had been popular on stage and … Continue reading
What’s Happening To Stand-up Comedy In Britain?
Originally posted on Guy Debord's Cat:
I’m one of the judges for the New Acts of The Year and we’re about half way through the contest. One thing that I…
Clowns!
Originally posted on MCNY Blog: New York Stories:
Clowns inspire laughter and happiness in some people, and fear or aversion in many others. They have been around for more than…
Daily Comedy 9.10.14
Originally posted on YouViewed/Editorial:
Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Peter Sellers “The Gourmets” Sketch From Not Only But Also ? ? ? Published on Mar 9, 2013 ” Sketch from…
Quote • Joan Rivers on Planning a Funeral
I think we all need a laugh this weekend. I certainly do and who better to provide it than the late Joan Rivers. It’s taken from a chapter that lays out the … Continue reading
Florence Foster Jenkins: The World’s Worst Singer?
Originally posted on A R T L▼R K:
On the 19th of July 1868, American amateur operatic soprano Florence Foster Jenkins was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. Jenkins had no…
How Many Stage Managers…?
Allegiance the Musical‘s Facebook page posted this irresistible card. Allegiance, a musical starring George Takei, Lea Salonga and Telly Leung, is about a family’s love, loss, and heroism during the Japanese American Internment. Music … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 