Sam did some readings for the In Tune Springtime Special yesterday (via @auroraorchestra). A picture of Sam at the recording was posted by @BBCInTune.
Later in the day, he discussed Close the Coalhouse Door on The Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman.
Saturday 25 February 2012
Dan Stevens
South African publicity for Downton Abbey includes an interview with Dan for Channel 24.
Filming photos from Summer in February have been shared by Lekker Photography and emilybrowningfans.
Dan has signed with WME (William Morris Endeavor Agency). In the UK, he is represented by Julian Belfrage Associates.
Other: Fashion 2012, Instyle shoot, The Telegraph "My Week".
Charles Edwards - Theatre - The King's Speech press round up
Photo: Perou (used with permission)
The King's Speech was performed in Bath this week. Its next stop on tour is Brighton, where it will run at the Theatre Royal 27 February - 3 March.
Below are some links to recent press coverage.
Article
Charles wrote an article about his perfect Surrey weekend for Surrey Life.
Reviews
The Observer
"Charles Edwards could not be bettered as George VI; he is withheld, restrained, so that each of his difficulties seems reluctantly shared with the audience. At times his stammer is no more than a pulse beating in his cheek; at others, you see the tension in his clenched fists and fixed eyes."
This is Bath
"The core of the play is the relationship between Logue and the new king, brilliantly played by Charles Edwards"
Thursday 23 February 2012
Samuel West - Television - Eternal Law
(Lovely angel hugs from the final episode of Eternal Law)
Eternal Law was not commissioned by ITV for a second series. This news was tweeted by Sam:
"Alas there will be no more Eternal Law; not enough people watched it. A thousand thanks to those of you who did, and said such kind things.
I’ll miss Zak and the gang enormously, but I’m very proud of the work we did. And we’ll always have York. Onward! #EternalLaw"
Tuesday 21 February 2012
Radio - Shakespeare and Love
[updated 2 April 2012]
A single company of actors will perform in two plays - Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night (BBC Media Centre). The cast for the former includes Trystan Gravelle and Vanessa Kirby as Romeo and Juliet, David Tennant (Prince Escalus) and Rosie Cavaliero (the Nurse), Ron Cook, Johnny Flynn, Naomi Frederick, Carl Prekopp and Paul Ready. Shakespeare and Love will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in April (BBC Drama Newsletter, 11-17 February).
A single company of actors will perform in two plays - Romeo and Juliet and Twelfth Night (BBC Media Centre). The cast for the former includes Trystan Gravelle and Vanessa Kirby as Romeo and Juliet, David Tennant (Prince Escalus) and Rosie Cavaliero (the Nurse), Ron Cook, Johnny Flynn, Naomi Frederick, Carl Prekopp and Paul Ready. Shakespeare and Love will be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in April (BBC Drama Newsletter, 11-17 February).
Sunday 19 February 2012
Charles Edwards - Theatre - The King's Speech
Photo: Perou (used with permission).
The King's Speech will have its West End debut at Wyndham's Theatre. Previews begin 22 March, press night is 27 March, and it is booking until 21 July (The Corner Shop PR).
Friday 17 February 2012
Samuel West. Radio - Archive on 4. Theatre - Close the Coalhouse Door. Radio - Archive on 4.
Sam has written an article in the Telegraph about why he's addicted to and fascinated by the shipping forecast. He will read a whole forecast on this week's episode of Archive on 4 "Attention All Shipping", which will be broadcast this Saturday at 8pm on BBC Radio 4.
Close the Coalhouse Door has been suggested the Guardian as a production to book for. In other publicity, The Journal has an interview with Sam.
Close the Coalhouse Door has been suggested the Guardian as a production to book for. In other publicity, The Journal has an interview with Sam.
Wednesday 15 February 2012
Charles Edwards - Theatre - The King's Speech press round up
[updated 16 February]
Photo: Perou (used with permission).
The King's Speech will be performed at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham until 18 February. It will then be performed in Bath, 20-25 February.
Article
Jasper Rees, "Stuttering its way to the West End; Bertie is b-b-back, this time in a stage play. Jasper Rees talks to the writer and lead actors of The King's Speech", The Sunday Times, 29 January
Reviews
Nottingham Arts Blog
"Charles Edwards excels... he manages to convey the complexity of the condition which varies in severity depending the situation."
This is Nottinghan
"George VI (Bertie) is beautifully done by Charles Edwards. It's not just the stuttering: he gets the affronted class insecurity and the feeling of hopeless failure splendidly."
Evening Standard
"Charles Edwards is superb as the King, suggesting his humanity even as he conveys his mix of irascibility and diffidence."
Guardian
"[Edwards] gives an even sharper account of the duke's unpredictable temper and emotional isolation. Edwards, who has been edging towards stardom for several seasons, has now unequivocally arrived."
Telegraph
"The splendid Charles Edwards has been on the cusp of stardom for some time and his funny, touching, deeply felt performance as the stammering King should propel him into the top rank of British actors.He captures beautifully the mixture of stiff formality and raw vulnerability in the character of Bertie."
The Independent
"Edwards, in a touching and often very funny portrayal, suggests a quicker and more highly-strung spirit flailing in the intolerable net of his speech difficulties."
Surrey Life
"Charles Edwards plays the role with sensitive conviction and adopts a stammer that is painful to witness but never slips into self pity. His flashes of temper, prompted by his inner frustration, give us glimpses of his inner strength and determination."
The Times (Libby Purves, 14 February)
"Charles Edwards is terrific, using light-tenor jerkiness to convey the painful awkward inhibition of the royal predicament."
Photo: Perou (used with permission).
The King's Speech will be performed at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham until 18 February. It will then be performed in Bath, 20-25 February.
Article
Jasper Rees, "Stuttering its way to the West End; Bertie is b-b-back, this time in a stage play. Jasper Rees talks to the writer and lead actors of The King's Speech", The Sunday Times, 29 January
Reviews
Nottingham Arts Blog
"Charles Edwards excels... he manages to convey the complexity of the condition which varies in severity depending the situation."
This is Nottinghan
"George VI (Bertie) is beautifully done by Charles Edwards. It's not just the stuttering: he gets the affronted class insecurity and the feeling of hopeless failure splendidly."
Evening Standard
"Charles Edwards is superb as the King, suggesting his humanity even as he conveys his mix of irascibility and diffidence."
Guardian
"[Edwards] gives an even sharper account of the duke's unpredictable temper and emotional isolation. Edwards, who has been edging towards stardom for several seasons, has now unequivocally arrived."
Telegraph
"The splendid Charles Edwards has been on the cusp of stardom for some time and his funny, touching, deeply felt performance as the stammering King should propel him into the top rank of British actors.He captures beautifully the mixture of stiff formality and raw vulnerability in the character of Bertie."
The Independent
"Edwards, in a touching and often very funny portrayal, suggests a quicker and more highly-strung spirit flailing in the intolerable net of his speech difficulties."
Surrey Life
"Charles Edwards plays the role with sensitive conviction and adopts a stammer that is painful to witness but never slips into self pity. His flashes of temper, prompted by his inner frustration, give us glimpses of his inner strength and determination."
The Times (Libby Purves, 14 February)
"Charles Edwards is terrific, using light-tenor jerkiness to convey the painful awkward inhibition of the royal predicament."
Friday 10 February 2012
Samuel West. With Great Pleasure, First Story, Britten Films.
(screencap from episode 5 of Eternal Law)
Sam and his mum Prunella Scales are the readers for next week's episode of With Great Pleasure, which has readings chosen by Nicholas Parsons.
He will perform at "Stories to make you laugh or cry", a fundraiser organised by First Story, on 29 February.
Sam is the narrator for Britten Films at the Aldeburgh Festival. It will be performed 14 June. Booking opens 6 March.
A picture of Sam wearing the Slanket of Con has been added to the Slanket's gallery.
He was a guest at the recent Northern Stage fundraising dinner (via his Twitter, @exitthelemming).
Tuesday 7 February 2012
Dan Stevens
Summer in February
- Set photos from various sources
- Hugh Bonneville tweeted about a readthrough for series 3
- Interviews with Dan from MTV, the Reading Eagle, ET Online, forbes.com, NY Mag, Bullseye, Belfast Telegraph and After Elton
- The PBS site for the show has video interviews with the cast
Wednesday 1 February 2012
Samuel West. Radio - With Great Pleasure. UK Arts Index.
Sam is the reader for next week's episode of With Great Pleasure. Julia Donaldson chose the readings.
He has written about financial capital for the third instalment of "Inside the Index", a series on the Guardian's Culture Professionals blog.
He has written about financial capital for the third instalment of "Inside the Index", a series on the Guardian's Culture Professionals blog.
Charles Edwards - Theatre - The King's Speech
Some promotional images for The King's Speech have been released - they can be viewed at @YvonneArnaud (via @LadyPancreasXIV) and whatsonstage.com
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