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Monday Nov 23 | Scotsman.com Living

TV review: Mouth to Mouth | Miranda

ALTHOUGH writer Karl Minns would doubtless blanch at the comparison, it was hard to banish the spectre of Alan Bennett's peerless Talking Heads while watching Mouth to Mouth, a new series of monologues set in modern-day Britain.

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Related Topix: Vocal

Fri Nov 20, 2009

Telegraph.co.uk

Alan Bennett: shy and spiky - but 'one of us'

Alan Bennett's new play The Habit of Art has opened to rave reviews at the National Theatre.

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Related Topix: Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Judi Dench

Thu Nov 19, 2009

The Victoria Star

After world-conquering 'History Boys," Alan Bennett explores 'The Habit of Art'

Alan Bennett is that peculiarly British thing, a writer who is both barbed and beloved, contrary and cuddly.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, History Movies, Drama Movies, The Madness of King George, Beyond the Fringe, Short, London, Documentary Movies

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Hemel Online

The Gavin & Stacey star you pass in the street

"Berkhamsted is a very comfortable place for me to be. Every now and then I get a strange look or a questioning 'what are you doing here?' Those are rare nowadays, I suppose people are used to me being around." For actor Adrian Scarborough appearing on stage and on television in popular plays, dramas and sitcoms is not about being famous or making ...

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Bright Young Things, Drama Movies, Adrian Scarborough, Animation Movies, The Wind in the Willows, Family, Adventure, Imelda Staunton

Tue Nov 10, 2009

The Independent

The Wind in the Willows, West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

Kenneth Grahame's collection of bedtime tales about the adventures of four animal friends lose none of their timeless charm in Alan Bennett's adaptation of The Wind in the Willows , originally made for the National Theatre.

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Related Topix: Family, Animation Movies, Adventure, The Wind in the Willows

Fri Nov 06, 2009

Cotswold Journal

The work of Joyce Grenfell and Alan Bennett to be performed in Shipston

THE work of two of Englanda s finest wits will feature in a mix of musical sketches, short plays and monologues to be performed at a charity event in Shipston.

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Related Topix: Vocal

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Playbill

Robin and the 7 Hoods Will Premiere at Old Globe; Shakespeare, DiPietro, Bennett Also Booked

The new Broadway-aimed musical comedy Robin and the 7 Hoods, directed by Casey Nicholaw and based on the film of the same name, will get its world premiere in July 2010 at The Old Globe in San Diego.

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Related Topix: San Diego, CA

Fri Oct 23, 2009

West Sussex Observer

Audio CD Review: Alan Bennett's On The Margin, BBC Audio Books, 5.95.

AUDIO CD REVIEW: Alan Bennett's On The Margin, BBC Audio Books, A 5.95. A fairly-minor footnote in comedy history is dusted down for a new BBC Audio Books release which mildly amuses without ever quite having you in stitches.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Beyond the Fringe

Tue Sep 15, 2009

The Independent

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Paperbacks That Was Satire That Was by Humphrey Carpenter That Was Satire That Was by Humphrey Carpenter The Sixties satire boom is well-ploughed terrain, but Carpenter tells the interlinked stories of Beyond the Fringe, TW3 and Private Eye with his customary energy and readability.

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Related Topix: Essex County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Greater London County, England, Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Peter Cook, Journalism, New York

Wed Sep 09, 2009

Huliq.com

Arden Theatre Presents History Boys

Arden Theatre Company kicks off its 2009/10 season with the Philadelphia premiere of The History Boys, Alan Bennett's international hit that explores the anarchy of adolescence and the purpose of education.

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Related Topix: Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Dudley Moore

Thu Aug 27, 2009

Salisbury Journal

Lady in the Van opens autumn season

WRITER Alan Bennett is often referred to as a a oenational treasurea for his prosaic gift for insightful writing about the human spirit, at the same time managing to infuse gentle humour into a multitude of situations.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, The Madness of King George, History Movies, Family, Animation Movies, Adventure, The Wind in the Willows

Salisbury Journal

Lady in the Van opens autumn season

WRITER Alan Bennett is often referred to as a a oenational treasurea for his prosaic gift for insightful writing about the human spirit, at the same time managing to infuse gentle humour into a multitude of situations.

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Related Topix: Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, The Madness of King George, History Movies, Family, Animation Movies, Adventure, The Wind in the Willows

Wed Aug 12, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre books class acts in 'The History Boys'

Lockwood , center, acts as a wounded soldier comforted by Akthar , left, Posner and Timms in "The History Boys." Meretricious or disingenuous -- which quality would you choose in a teacher? These are the lofty labels presented in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," winner of the 2006 Tony award for best drama, now in a lively revival at Pittsburgh ...

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Tue Aug 11, 2009

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Irish & Classical Theatre books class acts in 'The History Boys'

Lockwood , center, acts as a wounded soldier comforted by Akthar , left, Posner and Timms in "The History Boys." Meretricious or disingenuous -- which quality would you choose in a teacher? These are the lofty labels presented in Alan Bennett's "The History Boys," winner of the 2006 Tony award for best drama, now in a lively revival at Pittsburgh ...

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Related Topix: Pittsburgh Metro, Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Family, Adolescents and Pre-Teens

Fri Jul 17, 2009

The News

Variety is the name of the game at theatre

Variety is the name of the game at the New Theatre Royal in Portsmouth this autumn - and Variety Lives! is the title of one keynote show.

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Related Topix: Hampshire County, England, World News, United Kingdom, Jazz, Barb Jungr, Family, Musical Movies, Animation Movies, Comedy Movies, Life, Christmas, Holidays

Thu Jul 09, 2009

The Age

TV highlights, Friday July 10

Rhys Ifans plays a troubled Welsh farmer in Hugo Blick's Last Word Monologues . Photo: .? Baby Cow 2008 Gordon Farrer July 10, 2009 The Last Word Monologues: Rhys Ifans ABC1, 10pm IN THE tradition of Alan Bennett's brilliant Talking Heads series of dramatic monologues comes this excellent three-part series by Hugo Blick.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Drama Movies, Trial & Retribution, Rhys Ifans, Vocal

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Western morning News

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IS THERE anything new in the theatre? Patrons of a certain age, like me, will remember the intimate revues of earlier years when a group of performers presented a programme of songs, dances and sketches.

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Related Topix: Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies, Jonathan Miller, Dudley Moore

Mon Jun 22, 2009

SeacoastOnline

The Music Hall announces new National Theatre of London titles

The Music Hall announced today the balance of the 2009-2010 lineup in the new international partnership - National Theatre of London HD Broadcast Series.

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Related Topix: Short, London, Documentary Movies, Drama Movies, Animation Movies, Hamlet, Music!, Thriller, Crime Movies, Family, Helen Mirren, Beyond the Fringe, Comedy Movies

Liverpool Daily Post

Liverpool's Actors' Studio takes on Talking Heads

THREE of Alan Bennett's popular Talking Heads monologues are being performed at Liverpool's Actors' Studio this month.

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Related Topix: Vocal, Thora Hird, Patricia Routledge

Wed Jun 17, 2009

The Ashland Daily Tidings

Helena de Crespo's brilliant monologue in 'Shirley Valentine' is a must-see show

Some two years ago, Oregon Stage Works presented "Talking Heads," three playlets by British playwright Alan Bennett, brilliantly interpreted by Helena de Crespo, who enchanted audiences.

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Related Topix: Vocal, Theater, Arts

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