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Post by peggs on Feb 16, 2019 17:40:42 GMT
I too enjoyed penny dreadful, great casting which was what drew me in. SRB a delight, there's an interview somewhere where he most proudly declares that his amazing hair style was his own hair.
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Post by Jon on Feb 16, 2019 19:05:13 GMT
Denise Gough, Noma Dumezweni and Nathan Stewart Jarrett were in The Kid Who would be King.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2019 19:24:35 GMT
As were Mark Bonnar, Claudie Blakley, Angus Imrie, and Patrick Stewart.
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Post by Tibidabo on Feb 16, 2019 22:16:50 GMT
Treadaway alert tomorrow at 9PM channel 4, in Traitors, a spy thing. Looks good. Also got Dame-in-waiting Keeley in it.
(It's Luke by the way, though I'm aware that most of us aren't too fussy.👥☺️)
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Post by Jon on Feb 16, 2019 23:38:19 GMT
As were Mark Bonnar, Claudie Blakley, Angus Imrie, and Patrick Stewart. Should we really count Patrick Stewart, he’s more known for Picard and Professor X than his theatre work. |
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Post by waybeyondblue on Feb 17, 2019 8:48:50 GMT
As were Mark Bonnar, Claudie Blakley, Angus Imrie, and Patrick Stewart. Should we really count Patrick Stewart, he’s more known for Picard and Professor X than his theatre work. I think several generations of RSC members just took out a (terribly polite) contract on you, possibly by a deadly letter writing campaign. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 17, 2019 9:48:11 GMT
Should we really count Patrick Stewart, he’s more known for Picard and Professor X than his theatre work. I think several generations of RSC members just took out a (terribly polite) contract on you, possibly by a deadly letter writing campaign. And Alec Guinness is more Ben Kenobi?? Always makes me think when I see the thread title, what/who is a theatre actor? |
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Post by NeilVHughes on Feb 17, 2019 10:15:08 GMT
The only actor who easily comes to mind is Antony Sher, never really made the transition to TV of Film in an iconic role or any role generally.
(History Man excepted, this was a long time ago, niche and believe he thinks he was miscast / surprised to be cast)
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Post by crowblack on Feb 17, 2019 10:20:41 GMT
what/who is a theatre actor? The ones who seem as committed / more committed to stage work, amphibians? Or those whose style is more suited to the stage, or who (unconventional looks?) would be leads on stage but relegated to 'character parts' on TV, though I think that is changing. There are others who come up through TV/film and have done little or no theatre, or those who do some early on but (one presumes, from their CVs) really wanted to work in TV/film and quit stage work for it as soon as they can. |
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Post by Tibidabo on Feb 17, 2019 10:51:08 GMT
Always makes me think when I see the thread title, what/who is a theatre actor? As the thread instigator maybe I should clarify what I meant, which wasn't particularly a discussion about who or what is a theatre actor. (Though do go ahead, by all means!) I simply thought it would be nice for us to tell each other when someone we'd seen and admired at an obscure production at, say, Trafalgar Studios or The Chocolate Factory was appearing in a TV drama and was maybe too unknown for the Radio Times (or whatever) to mention. Quite often we are made aware when Arthur Braincell from Love Island is making his first foray onto the small screen, but not well-trodden actors who maybe wouldn't draw the crowds, but who would probably definitely do a better job. It could also be for actors who have spent considerable years on stage, but are still relatively unknown to the general hoi polloi. Patrick Stewart and Alec Guinness really don't count! Antony Sher is a good example. I'll always remember the vast majority of the world expostulating "Ben WHO?" when a certain highly respected RSC actor was cast as Gandhi. |
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Post by crowblack on Feb 17, 2019 12:29:04 GMT
when someone we'd seen and admired Yes - most of my friends never set foot in a theatre, so when I come back from a play brimming with enthusiasm for a performance or production I've got no-one to share it with - for a while it's like being into some obscure indie band (she says, as a lifelong Cardiacs fan). When that actor appears on TV I have something to point to and say, look, them, you see what I mean (most recently, ff-ing through God's Own Country to show Mum Patsy Ferran and Jonathan Strange for the Heff, and currently pestering friends to watch the BBC Les Miserables for Joseph Quinn and (fleetingly) Erin Doherty, for whom I am also going to have to watch The Crown). |
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Post by waybeyondblue on Feb 17, 2019 20:04:02 GMT
Patrick Stewart and Alec Guinness really don't count! You will be receiving an extremely polite, but deadly, special delivery. |
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Post by Tibidabo on Feb 17, 2019 22:16:41 GMT
Patrick Stewart and Alec Guinness really don't count! You will be receiving an extremely polite, but deadly, special delivery. But....but.... My comments were taken out of context Your Honour.🔨 |
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Post by Tibidabo on Feb 17, 2019 22:43:49 GMT
Anyone watch it? If so, could they tell me what the heck was going on please! Bit of a disappointment - I was having a light problem. It was so dim I couldn't work out if there was more than one girl with shortish dark hair as she kept popping up in consecutive scenes, seemingly unconnected. Not impressed so far. All episodes are now available on iplayer so I might try a bit more. I did spot Edward Bluemel (Love in Idleness) behind Luke Treadaway during the maiden speech in the Houses of Parliament. |
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Post by crowblack on Feb 17, 2019 23:18:59 GMT
Not yet - Sundays are Endeavour now for a bit! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 9:44:57 GMT
I did spot Edward Bluemel (Love in Idleness) behind Luke Treadaway during the maiden speech in the Houses of Parliament. And wouldn't we all like to be . . no, too easy. |
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Post by crowblack on Feb 18, 2019 22:19:38 GMT
Oh, just seen (belatedly) that BBC2 has cancelled Quacks, which I thought was warming up nicely and had a far funnier Dickens (Andrew Scott!) than the godawful Very Very Very Dark Matter.
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Post by crowblack on Mar 8, 2019 13:59:59 GMT
Talking Pictures TV (Freeview 81) has Morgan - a Suitable Case for Treatment on at 10pm tonight. It hasn't been on TV in donkey's years and I don't think it's on DVD either so worth a look. I suspect the gender politics are utterly cringeworthy but the class politics and social mobility in many of these 60s films often makes them interesting viewing. Matthew Sweet says David Warner's Hamlet would be on his list if he got a time machine, and I'd defo hitch a ride with him for that.
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Post by crowblack on Mar 8, 2019 15:18:18 GMT
I suspect the gender politics are utterly cringeworthy Or even worse - there's a rape scene that I think was cut from the version I saw. |
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Post by TallPaul on Mar 10, 2019 12:13:35 GMT
Elaine Paige, first lady of musical theatre and everyone's favourite Sunday afternoon radio presenter, is the special guest artiste on tonight's episode of Midsomer Murders. I know my very good friend Tibidabo will be watching, no doubt with a large glass of wine in hand. 🍷 And Annette Badland joins the cast, playing a woman...for once! |
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Post by Tibidabo on Mar 10, 2019 12:21:59 GMT
Elaine Paige, first lady of musical theatre and everyone's favourite Sunday afternoon radio presenter, is the special guest artiste on tonight's episode of Midsomer Murders.I know my very good friend Tibidabo will be watching, no doubt with a large glass of wine in hand. 🍷 And Annette Badland joins the cast, playing a woman...for once! Lol! That's 2 reasons to go out! I didn't even get through the whole episode when Mini Tibs' friend was in it...actually, Mini Tibs' friend's mother also admitted defeat and fast forwarded to her daughter's starring moments! And, strictly speaking, I wouldn't call Elaine Paige a theatre actor. But I want a quiet day so I won't open that can of Cat fleas... But thanks for the wine TallPaul . Hic. |
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Post by crowblack on Mar 10, 2019 12:28:05 GMT
special guest artiste on tonight's episode of Midsomer Murders. Btw I was just thinking what a great showcase Columbo was for 'character actors' back in the day. The format - murder shown at the start - meant it avoided the celebrity casting problem of other murder mysteries (most familiar face in an otherwise TV-actory cast will be the murderer or spectacularly-killed victim). |
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Post by Tibidabo on Mar 10, 2019 12:45:32 GMT
Btw I was just thinking what a great showcase Columbo was for 'character actors' back in the day. Yes. Wonderful, wasn't it? I actually have Columbo on in 2 different rooms at the moment and it has taken me an hour to realise I'm on different channels and the kitchen is an hour ahead of the lounge. Edit: It's worse than I thought. William Shatner's the murderer in the lounge and it's the one with the Dobermans in the kitchen. |
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Post by crowblack on Mar 10, 2019 13:05:45 GMT
the one with the Dobermans One of my favourites and I've just missed it! Ah well, it'll be round again soon... |
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Post by Tibidabo on Mar 10, 2019 16:38:27 GMT
the one with the Dobermans One of my favourites and I've just missed it! Ah well, it'll be round again soon... I changed channels in one of the rooms (don't ask which, even I'm confused) and managed to get Laurel and Hardy licking Columbo to death on the pool table scene again. |
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