John Shrapnel obituary
Richly variegated and utterly plausible, with a distinctively weak “r”, the voice of the actor John Shrapnel, who has died aged 77 after suffering from cancer, was instantly recognisable on … Continue reading
Thought for the Day • THEATRENOW.COM TAKES THE PISS • 2003
A patronising, piss-taking generalization pops up in today’s theatrenow newsletter. We expect it in most publications, obsessed as they are with the idea that all performers are egotistical ‘luvvies’. Coming … Continue reading
Macbeth (Film Review) | Seroword
4.5 / 5 One of the most famous and familiar plays from Shakespeare, Macbeth is the bloody tale of one man’s prophesy driven quest to achieve power. It’s hard to … Continue reading
Shakespeare’s 1606 – Interview with James Shapiro
James Shapiro, who teaches English at Columbia University in New York, is author of several books, including 1599: A Year in the Life of William Shakespeare (winner of the BBC4 … Continue reading
Martin Scorsese to Direct Macbeth Movie | Seroword
Originally posted on Seroword. Something wicked this way comes — Shakespeare fans can look forward to seeing the director behind GoodFellas and The Wolf on Wall Street bring another blockbuster hit … Continue reading
Remembering Peter O’Toole • Interview • GQ
via Peter O’Toole Dead at 81 Tribute – Film – GQ.COM (UK). He brazened out the prurient furore that followed opening night [Macbeth] with typical aplomb and insouciance, greeting the … Continue reading
Rogues & Vagabonds 