Alex Andre's PRATFALL to Have World Premiere At Brooklyn Film Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - May 27, 2023
Pratfall will make its World Premiere at Brooklyn Film Festival 2023 on Saturday, June 3 at 8:00 p.m. at Windmill Studios in Brooklyn (Director Alex Andre and stars Joshua Burge and Chloé Groussard will be in-person for a Q&A) and also screens virtually through June 11.
BLACK TEETH AND A BRILLIANT SMILE to Embark on UK Tour
by Stephi Wild - Dec 10, 2018
From Freedom Studios, the producers of the acclaimed Brief Encounters at Bradford Interchange and When We Were Brothers comes Black Teeth and a Brilliant Smile, award-winning screenwriter Lisa Holdsworth's new stage adaptation of Adelle Stripe's compelling novel which recounts the brief and defiant life of the celebrated playwright Andrea Dunbar.
Judy Kuhn and More Will Lead Menier Chocolate Factory's Revival Of FIDDLER ON THE ROOF
by Stephi Wild - Oct 15, 2018
The Menier Chocolate Factory today announces principal company for its major revival of one of the world's most-beloved musicals of all time, Fiddler on the Roof, in a new staging by Trevor Nunn. Joining the previously announced Andy Nyman (Tevye) is Judy Kuhn as Golde, with Harriet Bunton (Hodel), Dermot Canavan (Lazar Wolf), Stewart Clarke (Perchik), Matt Corner (Fyedka), Joshua Gannon (Motel), Louise Gold (Yente), Kirsty MacLaren (Chava) and Molly Osborne (Tzeitel).
Pete Travis Hosts a Workshop on Directing Actors For Film
by Stephi Wild - Feb 14, 2018
Pete Travis will host a workshop on Directing Actors for Film in London, UK, 21-22 April 2018. This will be an absolutely unique opportunity to develop your Directing Actors with one of today's most versatile directors. You will have an educational experience of excellence in a small and intimate group of only 25 participants maximum, with no less than BAFTA winner Pete Travis, who directed films such as 'Omagh', 'Endgame', 'Dredd' and 'Vantage Point'.
Pete Travis Will Hold Directing Actors For Film Workshop
by Stephi Wild - Jan 16, 2018
Pete Travis will hold a workshops on directing actors for film. This will be an absolutely unique opportunity to develop your Directing Actors with one of today's most versatile directors. You will have an educational experience of excellence in a small and intimate group of only 25 participants maximum, with no less than BAFTA winner Pete Travis, who directed films such as 'Omagh', 'Endgame', 'Dredd' and 'Vantage Point'.
Pete Travis Film Directing Workshop
by BWW News Desk - Nov 22, 2016
This will be an absolutely unique opportunity to develop your Directing skills with one of today's most versatile directors.
Comedian & Writer Lenny Henry to Receive BAFTA Special Award
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 27, 2016
The British Academy of Film and Television Arts has today announced that Lenny Henry, one of Britain's best-loved comedians and writers, will be honoured with the Special Award at the House of Fraser British Academy Television Awards at the Royal Festival Hall, London on Sunday May 8th.
Toby Jones & Juliet Stevenson to Lead PLACEPRINTS at Print Room at the Coronet
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 11, 2016
Full casting is today announced for the world premiere of PlacePrints. Print Room at the Coronet is proud to welcome Toby Jones and Juliet Stevenson leading the company in a semi-staged production of four new dramatic works by David Rudkin, inspired by British rural landscapes and presented in associated with East Midlands touring theatre company New Perspectives. Jack McNamara also directs Richard Lynch, Hugh Ross and Frances Tomelty. The readings will take place over two nights and also complements Rudkin's new translation of Jean Genet's Deathwatch which is on at the Print Room at the Coronet from 11 April - 7 May.
Julie Taymor Launches FSLC's 2015 Free Summer Talks with A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM
by Movies News Desk - Jun 15, 2015
The Film Society of Lincoln Center presents its popular FREE Film Society Talks series, sponsored by HBO. The returning summer series kicks off today, June 15, with director, writer, and producer Julie Taymor, who will discuss the filmed version of her critically acclaimed stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream. The upcoming events will include a combination of clips, trailers, and extended conversations, with questions also taken from the audience.
Julie Taymor, Alan Rickman Among Lineup for FSLC's 2015 Free Summer Talks
by Movies News Desk - Jun 9, 2015
The Film Society of Lincoln Center announced today the initial June and July lineup for the popular FREE Film Society Talks series, sponsored by HBO. The returning summer series kicks off on Monday, June 15 with director, writer, and producer Julie Taymor, who will discuss the filmed version of her critically acclaimed stage production of A Midsummer Night's Dream.
MoMA & FSLC Announce Official Selections for 44th NEW DIRECTORS/NEW FILMS
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 21, 2015
The Museum of Modern Art and the Film Society of Lincoln Center today announced the initial nine official selections for the 44th edition of New Directors/New Films (ND/NF), a festival dedicated to the discovery of new works by emerging and dynamic filmmaking talent.
59E59 Theaters Hosts US Premiere of THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK, Now thru 5/25
by BWW News Desk - May 1, 2014
59E59 Theaters will welcome New Perspectives back to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of David Rudkin's THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK, directed by Jack McNamara. THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK begins performances tonight, May 1 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 25. Press opening is Wednesday, May 7 at 7 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM & 7 PM.
59E59 Theaters to Host US Premiere of THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK, 5/1-25
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 3, 2014
59E59 Theaters will welcome New Perspectives back to Brits Off Broadway with the US premiere of David Rudkin's THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK, directed by Jack McNamara. THE LOVESONG OF ALFRED J HITCHCOCK begins performances on Thursday, May 1 for a limited engagement through Sunday, May 25. Press opening is Wednesday, May 7 at 7 PM. The performance schedule is Tuesday - Thursday at 7 PM; Friday at 8 PM; Saturday at 2 PM & 8 PM; Sunday at 3 PM & 7 PM. Single tickets are $70 ($49 for 59E59 Members). To purchase tickets, call Ticket Central at (212) 279-4200 or go to www.59e59.org. For more information, visit www.britsoffbroadway.com.
The Straits Continue Tour at the York Barbican Tonight
by Kelsey Denette - Oct 7, 2011
Following The Straits' recent debut show at the Royal Albert Hall in May 2011, original Dire Straits members Alan Clark and Chris White continue their UK tour as the recently formed band 'The Straits' tonight at the York Barbican (Friday October 7th).