It's going to be a heavily hyped season of "Doctor Who" this year, and it won't just be because two popular companions will be departing in a "heartbreaking" way. Filming began this week for the seventh season of "Doctor Who," and BBC News is sharing some of the guest list that has been invited to the party. They include David Bradley, Rupert Graves and Mark Williams. Bradley might be best known as Argus Filch, the squib groundskeeper at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films. However, his resume is far more extensive than that, with projects that include "The Frisco Kid" as Julius Rosensheine in 1979, "The Canterbury Tales" as January in 1998, and "Hot Fuzz" in 2007 as Arthur Webley. He also appeared in the "Game of Thrones" episode "Baelor" as Walder Frey. Bradley is no stranger ...
- 2/22/2012
- GeekNation.com
Royal Court; Queen Elizabeth Hall; Southwark Playhouse, London
Haunted Child is its own ghost. Joe Penhall's new play is like a strange afterbirth, an epilogue, an addendum that flits around the stage when the main action has finished.
Penhall, who wrote the screenplays for The Road and Enduring Love, established himself as a writer for the theatre 11 years ago with Blue/Orange, in which he made a debate – about race and psychiatry – twist and turn as few others now do on stage. In Haunted Child the central confrontation is muffled. On one side is a woman – rational, anxious, sharp-witted – battling to protect her son after the unexplained disappearance of his dad. On the other is Dad, who, when he bobs up, turns out to have taken up with a new-age religious sect whose leadership demand that he glugs down pailfuls of salt water, abstains from sex, and hands over a tithe of his property.
Haunted Child is its own ghost. Joe Penhall's new play is like a strange afterbirth, an epilogue, an addendum that flits around the stage when the main action has finished.
Penhall, who wrote the screenplays for The Road and Enduring Love, established himself as a writer for the theatre 11 years ago with Blue/Orange, in which he made a debate – about race and psychiatry – twist and turn as few others now do on stage. In Haunted Child the central confrontation is muffled. On one side is a woman – rational, anxious, sharp-witted – battling to protect her son after the unexplained disappearance of his dad. On the other is Dad, who, when he bobs up, turns out to have taken up with a new-age religious sect whose leadership demand that he glugs down pailfuls of salt water, abstains from sex, and hands over a tithe of his property.
- 12/18/2011
- by Susannah Clapp
- The Guardian - Film News
Stevie Wonder hits the UK, Toy Story goes 3D, and it's the last ever Big Brother – our critics pick the unmissable events of the season
Pop
Stevie Wonder
Anyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to London's Hyde Park for this headlining show. It's likely to be heavy on the hits, but a little too heavy on the audience participation, if complaints from disgruntled punters at Wonder's recent shows are anything to go by. And be warned: Jamiroquai seems to have been enticed out of retirement to provide support. Hyde Park, London W2, 26 June. Box office: 020-7009 3484.
T in the Park
This beloved Scottish festival is prized as much for its atmosphere as its lineup. And they're certainly wheeling out the big hitters this year: Eminem, Muse, Kasabian, Jay-z, Black Eyed Peas, Florence and the Machine, La Roux, Dizzee Rascal and Paolo Nutini,...
Pop
Stevie Wonder
Anyone who can't face braving Glastonbury to see the Motown legend's Sunday-night set can head to London's Hyde Park for this headlining show. It's likely to be heavy on the hits, but a little too heavy on the audience participation, if complaints from disgruntled punters at Wonder's recent shows are anything to go by. And be warned: Jamiroquai seems to have been enticed out of retirement to provide support. Hyde Park, London W2, 26 June. Box office: 020-7009 3484.
T in the Park
This beloved Scottish festival is prized as much for its atmosphere as its lineup. And they're certainly wheeling out the big hitters this year: Eminem, Muse, Kasabian, Jay-z, Black Eyed Peas, Florence and the Machine, La Roux, Dizzee Rascal and Paolo Nutini,...
- 5/24/2010
- The Guardian - Film News
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