Tennant’s Hamlet to air on BBC2

© The Stage



..David Tennant is to be reunited with the cast of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s acclaimed production of Hamlet in a screen version of the play for BBC2..

I'm so excited by this news... :)

Tennant to star in Doctor Who: The Movie?

...David Tennant is in talks to take his Time Lord character to the big screen in a film adaptation of iconic TV series Doctor Who...

Sounds very interesting! :)

Tennant 'cried over final Dr Who scene'

© BBC Radio

.."David Tennant says he got emotional while reading his final moments as the 10th Doctor Who. The Scottish actor has six weeks left of filming and with the first of four Doctor Who specials airing on BBC One on Easter Saturday, he'll soon hand over his galactic reins to doctor number 11, Matt Smith"..

Ode to Joy ~ Beaker style

Brilliant! haha! ;D

Little Herbert

© m4sure

I was looking at my old picture files today and I came across this adorable photo of my maternal grandfather as a small child. It is his branch of my family that I am doing research on at the moment. There is mystery, and a tragic turn of events as well. Herbert was the same grandfather who later served in the Eighth Army during WW2 in North Africa and the middle east. He was one of the "desert rats" there as well...

Little Herbert...

The Marx Bros in Duck Soup

HAHAHAAAAAA-A-A-A!

The Legendary Marx Brothers

Been watching a couple of the Marx Brother's movies today. Have one of their box sets. Was in fits of laughter at some of their antics. They were so talented in their own crazy way. My favourite film by far at the mo is 'Duck Soup'. I've liked the Marx Brothers since I was a kid with my favourite being Harpo. And even though these films are really old, they're still extremely fun to watch. My favourite quotes by Groucho so far include... "Go and never darken my towels again!" Classic.

Here's another pic I like...

Harpo and those scissors! That mischievous look on his face when he snips everything in sight is just so hilarious.

The Young Victoria

"Her Destiny belonged to an Empire
But her heart belonged to one man"

::::sighhhhhhhhh-h-h-h::::

I can't wait to see this movie!

Tennant's Hamlet to be made into film

© WENN

.."David Tennant is planning to give fans another chance to see his short-lived stage performance of Shakespeare's Hamlet - a film version of the acclaimed play is in the making"..

Come on Sam...your turn next...

∗ HINT-HINT!!! ∗ ;P

Bayeux Tapestry...Animated With Music.

© David Newton

∗ Excellent stuff ∗

Comic Relief Red Nose Day Fri 13th March 2009

Just thought I'd mention that I will be doing a sponsored cycling event on Red Nose Day here in London.

Details here...

http://www.myrednoseday.com/m4sure

Any help with sponsoring me, or simply giving some good old moral support will be much appreciated.

∗ fingers crossed my Red Nose stays on ∗ ;P

Equal Roles Survey

© The Stage

.."Recent research by the International Federation of Actors revealed that female performers earn less and have shorter careers than their male counterparts, and do not feel that TV or theatre represents them in a realistic way"..

A Family Reunion Video

∗ it could of done with some more Harry pix but it's still very good ∗

Dr Who 1963 Theme Music Video

∗ Can't believe this version is 3 years older than me ∗

The Scene and Heard Project

Scene and heard is an inner city project in London set up 10 years ago to help children (9-14) on a one-2-one basis, to write and produce their own plays.

And Samuel West is one of their patrons...
Scene and Heard

*so pleased to hear this* :)

Critics hail Tennant for part-time Hamlet

.."David Tennant was honoured today for the best Shakespearean performance of the year despite his limited London run"..

I know that David is a good actor, but would he of got this award if he hadn't been the current Dr Who? :\

Theatre pecking order

Producer:

• Leaps Tall Buildings In A Single Bound
• Is More Powerful Than A Locomotive
• Is Faster Than A Speeding Bullet
• Walks On Water
• Gives Policy To God
  

Director:

• Leaps Short Buildings In A Single Bound
• Is More Powerful Than A Switch Engine
• Is Just As Fast As A Speeding Bullet
• Walks On Water If The Sea Is Calm
• Talks With God
  

Playwright:

• Leaps Short Buildings With A Running Start
• Is Almost As Powerful As A Switch Engine
• Is Faster Than A Speeding BB
• Swims Well
• Is Occasionally Addressed By God
  

Actor:

• Makes High Marks On The Wall When Trying To Leap Buildings
• Is Run Over By Locomotives
• Can Sometimes Handle A Gun Without Inflicting Self-Injury
• Dog Paddles
• Talks To Animals
  

Technicians:

• Runs Into Buildings
• Recognizes Locomotives Two Out Of Three Times
• Is Not Issued Ammunition
• Can Stay Afloat With A Life Preserver
• Talks To Walls
  

Chorus member:

• Falls Over Doorsteps When Trying To Enter Buildings
• Says, "Look At The Choo-Choo!"
• Wets Self With A Water Pistol
• Plays In Mud Puddles
• Mumbles To Self
  

Stage Manager:

• Lifts Buildings And Walks Under Them
• Kicks Locomotives Off The Track
• Catches Speeding Bullets In Teeth And Eats Them
• Freezes Water With A Single Glance
• IS God!

The death of the bonnet: BBC to overhaul costume dramas

.."A senior BBC drama insider told the Guardian: "There is to be an evolution in the presentation of period dramas, moving away from classic 19th century so-called 'bonnet' dramas to looking at other periods of history"..

**let's hope we get some more medieval ones**

Stand up for Shakespeare Campaign

Stand up for Shakespeare campaign video...

.."The video clip above gives examples of children and young people living out the principles of the manifesto and interviews with actors who are key supporters of Stand up for Shakespeare, including David Tennant, Patrick Steward, Ian McKellen and Judi Dench. We hope it will inspire you and your students to support the manifesto!"..

How to get rid of an annoying cough

1. Make a new airway (see pic)

or

2. Go buy some cough mixture

Definition for cough
To expel air from the lungs suddenly and noisily, often
to keep the respiratory passages free of irritating material.