Sunday 29 March 2009

Ann Ogbomo - 29 March 2009

Ann Ogbomo will be appearing in an episode of The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency called 'The Boy with an African Heart'. The episode in question will be airing on Sunday 29 March 2009 on BBC One at 9pm. Ann is playing Clara.

Maureen Beattie - 29 March 2009

Maureen Beattie will be appearing in an episode of Lewis called 'The Quality of Mercy'. The episode in question will be airing on ITV1 on Sunday 29 March 2009 at 8pm. Maureen is playing Professor Gregson.

Thank you, Angela. ^_^

Maureen Beattie - 27 March 2009

Maureen Beattie was on BBC Radio 4's Stanley Baxter Playhouse on Friday 27 March 2009. 'Astonishing Archie' is a comic play about two friends planning a friend's funeral. While it's too late to tune in the traditional way, the programme will be available through the BBC website until Friday 3rd Apri 2009. Maureen is playing Rev Margot Turnbull.

Sunday 8 March 2009

Laurence Olivier Awards - the results are in!

CONGRATULATIONS! Having been nominated in four categories for this year's Laurence Olivier Awards, The Histories have received three awards! It's official; The Histories Cycle was the Best Revival, had the Best Costume Design, and gave the Best Company Performance (a brand-spanking new category, and a most auspicious start). Of course, if you're reading this, you already knew these things, but it's nice to see the official recognition. ;D

The full list of winners can be found here. Big congratulations also to the National Theatre of Scotland for the phenomenal Black Watch, and all other winners. ^_^

Sunday 1 March 2009

Geoffrey Streatfeild - 6 March 2009

Geoffrey Streatfeild is part of BBC Radio 4's Afternoon Play on Friday 6 March 2009. 'Success Story' is a fictional story inspired by recent events and recorded in the week prior to transmission. It will be broadcast on Friday 6 March 2009 at 2.15pm on Radio 4. You can either tune in the traditional way, or listen online. You can also listen online for up to 7 days after broadcast. Geoffrey is playing Ray.

Thank you, Jennifer. ^_^

Nicholas Asbury - 23 June 2009

Nicholas Asbury will be making an appearance at the National Theatre, London, on 23 June 2009.
"Shakespeare Blogged: Nick Asbury and Simon Reade - 23 June, Cottesloe
Actor and RSC blogger Nick Asbury joins director and author Simon Reade for a light-hearted look at how Shakespeare the playwright would survive in today’s world of internet scrutiny and arts subsidy."
It may also interest you to know that Nick regularly presents for Stratford Community Radio on Friday mornings from 10am to 12 noon. You can tune in via the website.

Thank you Polly, Eva, and Jo. ^_^

Tom Hodgkins - 20 February to 14 March 2009

Tom Hodgkins will be appearing in The Price at the New Vic Theatre, Basford. The production runs from 20 February to 14 March 2009, and tickets are onsale now. This is a new production of the Arthur Miller classic, and is directed by Robin Herford. Tom is playing Victor Franz.

Clive Wood - 4 March 2009

Clive Wood will be appearing in an episode of Minder called 'Thank Your Lucky Stars'. The episode in question will be airing on Channel Five on Wednesday 4 March 2009 at 9pm. Clive is playing Felix Cornell.

Thank you, Jo. ^_^

Richard Cordery - 21 March to 31 October 2009

Richard Cordery will be appearing in Spring Awakening at the Novello Theatre, London. The production runs from 21 March, is currently booking until 31 October 2009, and tickets are onsale now. It is a West End transfer of the Lyric Hammersmith production. This is the UK premiere of the award-winning Broadway musical, based on Frank Wedekind's controversial play, and will be directed by Michael Mayer. Richard is playing the Adult Men.