Film Review: THE CRITIC
The Irish writer Brendan Behan described critics as “eunuchs in a harem; they know how it’s done, they’ve seen it done every day, but they’re unable to do it themselves”. Quite a damning characterisation. Anand Tucker introduces an ageing critic, Jimmy Erskine, whose name and ruthlessness are the stuff of legends. When a struggling actress becomes entangled in his web, Erskine drags both of them down a dangerous path. Loosely based on Anthony Quinn’s novel Curtain Call but featuring a different premise, The Critic is a solid, witty black comedy before seamlessly shifting into a chic crime drama.
Review: PERICLES, Swan Theatre, Stratford-Upon-Avon
'‘Tis time to fear when tyrants seems to kiss.” It’s true that most of Shakespeare’s most well-known works remain perpetually relevant, particularly in the difficult times that continue to afflict populations worldwide, but sometimes it’s worth shuffling the pack and pulling out a lesser played work. The thing with geniuses like Shakespeare is that their less popular output is often just as good as the stuff that everyone’s heard of. Enter Tamara Harvey and her production of Pericles, Prince of Tyre.
THE CRITIC, Starring Ian McKellan, Lands North American Release Date
The Critic, the upcoming thriller starring Ian McKellen, will be released on September 13, 2014 in North America. Greenwich Entertainment has acquired the rights for the film, which is based on the novel Curtain Call by Anthony Quinn. The movie is set to premiere in the UK on the same day.
Video: Watch Trailer for THE CRITIC With Ian McKellen
The trailer for The Critic, the upcoming dark and sharp-witted thriller starring Ian McKellen, has just dropped. The film features an all-star British cast including McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong, Ben Barnes, Alfred Enoch, Romola Garai and Lesley Manville.
THE BUDDHA OF SUBURBIA and More Set For RSC's Winter Season at the Barbican
Alongside one world premiere, three new Shakespeare productions and a major revival going on sale at Stratford, RSC Co-Artistic Directors, Daniel Evans and Tamara Harvey, have announced their first Winter season at the Barbican, which sees two critically acclaimed productions transfer from Stratford-upon-Avon.
Cast Set For TALAWA STORIES on BBC Radio 4
Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful audio dramas in 2024, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company.
Talawa Stories Radio Dramas Return to BBC Radio 4 For Second Season
Following a successful first series in 2021, Talawa Stories is returning to BBC Radio 4 with three fresh, powerful radio dramas in 2024. The playwrights, plays and directors have been announced, bringing their unique and exciting works to the airwaves, presented by Talawa, the UK’s outstanding Black theatre company.