It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years, but it’s terribly exciting to see this the way it was meant to be seen: on the big screen, beginning April 13 in US. For best seats in your neighborhood, click here: https://www.fathomevents.com/events/LOTR-the-Return-Of-The-King-20
What I found for Easter! (Photo by @fredericaranda)
We’re waltzing our way to @bordgaisenergytheatre #Dublin. For best seats visit https://bit.ly/3ZD7Br5 and scroll down.
Photo by @fredericaranda
A special request has come in this year for our famous knitting duo, Björn and Ian! Who could say no to Kylie?
Creative Direction: @SvanaGisla
Director and Editor: Sophie Muller @darlingangel6
Filming: Robbie Ryan
Sound: Otis Tree
Set design: Christopher Woodhams @cwoodhams
Runners: Otis Faber @otisfaber and Holly Leaddley
With special thanks to @BjornUlvaeus, @IanMcKellen, @kylieminogue ABBA Voyage
“Mother Goose’s Animal Sanctuary for Waifs and Strays” is the setting for our pantomime, arriving next week in #Dublin. I’m looking forward to meeting Linda Martin at her Dog Shelter. https://extra.ie/2023/03/12/entertainment/celebrity/hollywood-linda-martins-dog-shelter
For best seats visit https://bit.ly/3LovSwK
As London Pride approaches, I am celebrating by playing a gay man in Ben Weatherill’s hit charmer “Frank and Percy” at Theatre Royal Windsor, right opposite the Castle. I am Percy. Roger Allam is Frank. We are old friends playing new ones and thoroughly enjoying ourselves, just as much as our audiences are. We’ll still be in Windsor (and then Theatre Royal Bath) when Pride is over. But any time is good to celebrate. Happy Pride!
For best seats in Windsor and Bath visit https://www.mckellen.com/stage/23-frank-and-percy/index.html
Photo by @JackMerrimanPhotography
It was a good Friday @the_ivy_collection with @ecclestonshire and @antonycotton
Feathers will fly next week as
@mothergooseshow
lands in #Dublin. For best seats visit https://bit.ly/3yL8EJp
Photo by @FredericAranda
Meeting two Liverpudlian heroes: Bessie Braddock, socialist member of parliament and the incomparable comedian Ken Dodd.
Photo by @tomtom860 Liverpool, England – UK
Frederic Aranda’s unerring eye captures a private moment, as the actor begins to inhabit the part. Photo by @fredericaranda https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/news/ian-mckellan-in-drag-among-the-highlights-of-international-portrait-competition
BAFTA- and Olivier-winning director Stephen Daldry – whose credits range from Billy Elliot to The Crown – will help creatively steer #VogueWorld: London, a theatrical production bringing Hollywood stars, West End legends and London Fashion Week luminaries together under one gilded roof for one night only. Here, I teach models @Kesewa_Aboah, @AlvaClaire and @Jean_Campbell how to master the art of the bow at @SavoyTheatreLDN ahead of the big event. Learn more – including how to get tickets – at https://www.vogue.com/article/vogue-world-london-announcement
Don’t be left out. Get best “Frank and Percy” seats here: https://mckellen.com/stage/23-frank-and-percy/index.html Photo by @JackMerrimanPhotography
Thank you, Sheffield. Onward to Wolverhampton and Liverpool!
Link for best seats: https://mothergooseshow.co.uk
Photo by @fredericaranda
ABBA toes ABBA Voyage
Working with Roger Allam is always a laugh. And a joy. Join the fun at https://mckellen.com/stage/23-frank-and-percy/
Photo by @JackMerrimanPhotography
Following up the “Criminal” poster that had some of you puzzled yesterday, it’s all to announce that I’ll be playing Falstaff in @PlayerKingsPlay – a new adaptation of Shakespeare’s great history plays Henry IV parts 1 and 2, by the award-winning writer and director Robert Icke. We’ll be playing in London’s West End for 12 weeks with previews in Wimbledon and Manchester. Visit https://playerkingstheplay.co.uk for details.
Knitting with friends, special thanks to @bjornulvaeus and @ianmckellen ABBA Voyage
Just announced: @ianmckellen (Falstaff) will be joined by @toheeb.j (Hal), @officialrichardcoyle (Henry) and a 22-strong cast in Robert Icke’s production of #PlayerKingsThePlay, adapted from Shakespeare’s Henry IV, parts 1 & 2.
Tickets are on sale now: playerkingstheplay.co.uk
His life is like a fairy tale, but with more weed and cursing.
#ted: The Event Series is streaming Jan 11 on Peacock.
Once the Llama has taken his bow, Mr & Mother Goose can emerge to say goodbye to the audience.
Still some good seats left @liverpool_empire for shows that begin tomorrow. For best seats, visit
https://bit.ly/3y1yOXW
Photo by @fredericaranda
His life is like a fairy tale, but with so much more weed and cursing.
#ted: The Event Series is streaming Jan 11 on Peacock.
Switchboard @switchboardlgbt, the national LGBT+ Helpline, has a new *FREE* phone number! 0800 0119 100 ☎️ 🎉
Along with the launch of the new number and to highlight their work, Switchboard has collaborated on a short film entitled “The Call” written and directed by @thejordanrossi100 of @rankincreative, featuring the incredible @adamsincerely and voices of @semadivad, @max.harwood & @oliverwickhamuk.
The dramatic short focuses on a troubled, nervous, prospective university student struggling with their sexuality. They call Switchboard for advice, which sparks a journey of self-discovery across a series of phone calls to the helpline.
Watch the full video on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_u1dQlB7UMw
Whatever is on your mind, however big or small, Switchboard volunteers are here to talk. They all identify as LGBTQ+ and offer a safe, confidential space to talk through topics around sexuality, gender identity, relationships, coming out, sex, mental health and more.
The helpline is open 365 days a year from 10 am to 10 pm by phone or instant messaging.
☎️: 0800 0119 100
💬: switchboard.lgbt
‘You do, as an actor, want to hook onto things that you thoroughly understand because you recognise them in yourself’
@ianmckellen and Robert Icke #InConversation, discussing why Ian McKellen has waited until now to take on the iconic role of Falstaff in #PlayerKingsThePlay.
