She was absolutely beautiful, the most beautiful woman I had ever seen… | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD
Myrna Loy grew up in Los Angeles and when she was a teenager she posed for this statue outside the old Venice High School. Around the same age, she was … Continue reading
Quote • BETTE DAVIS
Photo post by @toobeguiling. “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not a star.” Bette Davis Source: “Until you’re known in my profession as a monster, you’re not … Continue reading
January 16, 1908: Next Day on Your Dressing Room They Hung a Star – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
A few names are synonymous with the Broadway musical theater – Rodgers and Hammerstein, the Gershwins, Cole Porter and Irving Berlin, composers all. As an entertainer, one name looms large; … Continue reading
January 13, 1887: Some of These Days – Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in Russia on January 13, 1887, “the Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” Sophie Tucker immigrated to the United States as an infant and began her long career shortly … 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
Myrna Loy says: | The Müscleheaded Blog
“Life, is not a having and a getting, but a being and a becoming.” Source: Myrna Loy says: | The Müscleheaded Blog
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
The Demonic Origins of Ventriloquism
It may not surprise you to know that the popular entertainment has some very dark roots… Source: The Demonic Origins of Ventriloquism
Happy Birthday, Glorious Gloria!
Photo post by @AustenAlicia. Source: Happy Birthday, Glorious Gloria!
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
William Shakespeare: Plans unveiled to recreate Merseyside theatre where Bard debuted iconic plays | News | Culture | The Independent
It was in Prescot, a small hilltop town near Liverpool, that scholars believe William Shakespeare may have debuted several of his most famous plays. Now plans are afoot to recreate … Continue reading
January 13, 1887: Some of These Days | Wretched Richard’s Almanac
Born in Russia on January 13, 1887, “the Last of the Red Hot Mamas,” Sophie Tucker immigrated to the United States as an infant and began her long career shortly … 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
“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD
“Either the camera will dance, or I will.” Fred Astaire | BEGUILING HOLLYWOOD.
East End Entertainers Of 1922 | Spitalfields Life
[…] I consulted the Concert Artistes Directory of 1922 in the Bishopsgate Institute to see what local talent was on offer. Source: East End Entertainers Of 1922 | Spitalfields Life.
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The Lobster
This is a movie that can only make it on the indy circuit, it is so brilliantly bonkers. It stars Coin Farrell as a short-sighted David, a single man sent … Continue reading
Battersea Arts Centre: a Victorian gem rising from the ashes
Originally posted on Flickering Lamps:
When stepping into the grand entrance hall of Battersea Arts Centre, it’s not obvious that only a few months ago a terrible disaster struck the…
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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Happy 108th Birthday Katharine Hepburn
Originally posted on Waldina:
Today is Katharine Hepburn’s 108th birthday. I was in New York City the Christmas before last, alone and not really sure how I should spend the day.…
Thought for the Day • WASTE • Almeida Theatre • 2008
At the preview performance I saw, Samuel West’s production of Waste was unbearably DULL and SLOW. It wasn’t just me reflecting the wasteland of my own disillusioned soul. I saw two couples … Continue reading
“Listen, there is no acting style. Most people just play themselves.” Myrna Loy
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“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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Roll up, roll up…a visit from the Great United States Circus
Originally posted on Notes from 19th Century Birmingham:
Life in Victorian Birmingham could be a hard slog but scanning the notices in local newspapers of the day reveals a great…
Lots of “Firsts”
Originally posted on Bite Size Canada:
A painting of Joseph Quesnel, by Gerritt Schipper. Collection du Musée régional de Vaudreuil-Soulanges (Photo credit: Wikipedia) On January 14, 1790, Joseph Quesnel premieres his opera Colas…
Review – Emil and the Detectives, National Theatre
Originally posted on A West End Whinger:
If you feel like watching the detectives you’d better find your inner child and take it along with you. Or better yet, if…
Theatre Matters
Theatre Matters. Your theatre matters. Keep Theatre alive by supporting the My Theatre Matters campaign. Follow on Facebook Follow on Twitter Related articles We all need to make the case … Continue reading
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