Arts funding plea as Globe warns it may not survive Covid-19 crisis | Culture | The Guardian
A call for the government to step up with urgent funding “to shore up our cultural landscape” has been made as Shakespeare’s Globe warned it faces insolvency without extra help. … Continue reading
The Bush Theatre, Shepherd’s Bush, London. | reviewdonkey
The Bush Theatre has just had a big refurbishment. The first thing you notice when you arrive on a warm sunny evening is the new terrace and bar. It is … Continue reading
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
November 2, 1887: Ode to a Nightingale – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Wild and crazy entrepreneur, P.T. Barnum was known for bringing audiences such high-brow entertainers as Tom Thumb, the Feejee Mermaid, and Zip the Pinhead. As he said, “Nobody ever lost … Continue reading
2016 Emmy Awards Complete Winners List – DPNews
Outstanding Drama Series Game of Thrones (HBO) The Americans (FX) House of Cards (Netflix) Downton Abbey (PBS) Better Call Saul (AMC) Mr. Robot (USA) Homeland (Showtime)… Source: 2016 Emmy Awards … Continue reading
May 29, 1913: Ill-Mannered Factions? In Paris? | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
On the evening of May 29, 1913, the Theatre des Champs-Elysees, the newest venue in Paris, open for just over a month, was packed. According to a newspaper report: “Never. … Continue reading
Mirth, Mayhem and Marvel: A Brief Introduction to Music Halls | Heritage Calling
‘The scent… of music halls everywhere – the scent of wood and grease-paint and spilling beer, of gas and of tobacco and of hair-oil, all combined… later I heard it … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Fred Astaire! For I’ll be there. Puttin’ down my top hat. Mussin’ up my white tie. Dancin’ in my tails…
I just put my feet in the air and move them around. Fred Astaire Source: Happy Birthday Fred Astaire! For I’ll be there. Puttin’ down my top hat. Mussin’ up … Continue reading
April 28, 1874: Sardine in Honorable Tin Can | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Following the death of Warner Oland, who had successfully brought the character of Charlie Chan to the screen in 16 films, Twentieth Century Fox began the search for a new … Continue reading
“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD
“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD.
Favorite direction, ever, “Good. Do it again, and this time make it something resembling human behavior.” David Fincher. Fabulous! Happy birthday!
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Why Do We Call Battersea Arts Centre A Theatre?
Battersea Arts Centre is having a makeover. Building work is enhancing what is already a magical theatre space. This is a post from last summer by Artistic Director David Jubb … Continue reading
Marilyn And Ella
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When Marilyn Monroe learned that the Mocambo, a popular Hollywood night club, would not book Ella Fitzgerald because of segregation, Marilyn phoned the…
“I’ve been close to Bette Davis for thirty-eight years – and I have the cigarette burns to prove it.” Henry Fonda
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Rogues & Vagabonds 