Consent, National Theatre, South Bank, London | reviewdonkey
The reviews for this show had been so good, but it was sold out. I know that NT have a few restricted view seats that they sell at 9.30 on … Continue reading
Don Juan in Soho, Wyndham’s Theatre, London, 2017 | reviewdonkey
The 17th Century version of this play closed, after only one performance, because of its repulsive and offensive nature. It was not shown in an uncensored form again for almost 150 … Continue reading
The Marx Brothers: The Chico Years | Travalanche
Time once again to celebrate the birthday of Leonard “Chico” Marx (1887-1961). Today seems to me an appropriate time to float a notion I came up with the other day, … Continue reading
Archive Interview • SAMANTHA SPIRO • Twelfth Night • 2008 | Rogues & Vagabonds
“Maria is one of those parts that can be played by any actress, whether a sixty-year-old in a hair net or a saucy young minx. I guess I’m something in … Continue reading
January 23, 1919: Nothing in Moderation | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
He got his first job in television by showing up for an audition wearing a barrel and shorts. From there his career took off during a ten-year period that carried … Continue reading
Dinner For One • Freddie Frinton and May Warden
Freddie Frinton is a name to conjure with. The comedian and music hall artist was often mentioned by my parents, who frequently used him as the butt of a joke about … Continue reading
Benny Hill and the Windmill Theatre in Great Windmill Street, Soho « Another Nickel In The Machine
“The notion that Benny was a lonely man is so depressing and wrong. He just liked his own company. He was very happy walking alone, living alone, eating alone, taking … Continue reading
Quote • PETER USTINOV • Comedy and Tragedy
“Comedy is simply a funny way of being serious” ― Peter Ustinov
Can’t Afford The Edinburgh Fringe? Go To Balham Instead | Londonist
Originally posted on the Londonist. If the train fare to Edinburgh, plus accommodation once you get there is too steep (and it is), despair ye not. Instead, get your summer comedy … Continue reading
Paul Whitehouse delivers.
Originally posted on Tricks and Drama:
Paul Whitehouse and Esther Coles. Bang! What the hell happened? We’ve somehow got a character based comedy show on TV. A rather good one,…
Archive Interview • SAMANTHA SPIRO • Twelfth Night • 2008
“Maria is one of those parts that can be played by any actress, whether a sixty year old in a hair net or a saucy young minx. I guess I’m … Continue reading
The Young Ones: a bunch of complete bastards
Originally posted on In My Not So Humble Opinion:
After hearing of the recent untimely death of British comedian Rik Mayall last month at the age of 56, Michele and…
Shakespeare Masterclass from Fry & Laurie
This is a very early sketch from Stephen Fry and Hugh Laurie (1984). I was not that many years out of drama school and the way that Fry behaves was just … Continue reading
Quotes • Grock, King of Clowns
“The genius of clowning is transforming the little, everyday annoyances, not only overcoming, but actually transforming them into something strange and terrific. It is the power to extract mirth for … Continue reading
Chekhov’s ‘The Cherry Orchard’: Comedy or Tragedy?
Originally posted on A R T L▼R K:
On the 17th of January 1904, The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov had its premiere at the Moscow Art Theatre. The…
My Man Godfrey – Required Viewing
Originally posted on Waldina:
William Powell and Carole Lombard are genius in this 1936 film. It really must be one of my favorites. You can watch the entire movie below…
Susan Harrison – The Useful Agony Of Doing New Material
The Useful Agony Of Doing New Material Going out on stage with new material, some of which you know is destined to fail, is a difficult thing to do. I … Continue reading
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