Acorn DVD to Release THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE Volumes 3 & 4 June 19
by Macon Prickett - Jun 5, 2018
Acorn DVD features two more collections of star-studded television adaptations from the Queen of Crime, THE BEST OF AGATHA CHRISTIE, Volumes 3 and 4, featuring favorites such as Ordeal by Innocence, Dead Man's Folly and A Caribbean Mysteryand casts led by Geraldine McEwan, David Suchet, and Julia McKenzie with co-stars Jane Seymour, Richard Armitage, Zoë Wanamaker, and Joanna Lumley. Read details below!
Royal Alexandra Theatre Marquee Dims in Honour of Sir Peter Hall
by BWW News Desk - Sep 19, 2017
David Mirvish was saddened to learn about the death of theatre giant Sir Peter Hall, who died in London at the age of 86 on September 11, 2017. In honour of his life, the lights of the Royal Alexandra Theatre will be dimmed at 8 PM tonight, September 19.
THE PRIVATE EAR & THE PUBLIC EYE Receives 50-Year Revival, Beg. Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Aug 29, 2013
THE PRIVATE EAR and THE PUBLIC EYE, by the acclaimed and multi-award winning British playwright Sir Peter Shaffer, will have their first major revival in 50 years, when they begin a nationwide tour from tonight, 29 August 2013, with a national press night at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Friday 6 September.
THE PRIVATE EAR and THE PUBLIC EYE Receive 50-Year Revival, August 29
by Christina Mancuso - May 21, 2013
THE PRIVATE EAR and THE PUBLIC EYE, by the acclaimed and multi-award winning British playwright Sir Peter Shaffer, will have their first major revival in 50 years, when they begin a nationwide tour from 29 August 2013, with a national press night at Guildford's Yvonne Arnaud Theatre on Friday 6 September.
Acorn Media Announces Agatha Christie 'Queen of Crime Sweepstakes'
by Kelsey Denette - Jan 18, 2012
Offering Agatha Christie and mystery fans the chance of a lifetime, Acorn Media announces the launch of the "Queen of Crime Sweepstakes" beginning January 15, 2012. This celebration of all things Agatha Christie marks the largest contest ever from Acorn Media, the leading distributor of British TV in the U.S. The Grand Prize package features a trip for two to London, England (5 days/4 nights) and Paris (1 day/1 night); a visit to the set of a Poirot or Marple production; a tour of Greenway, Christie's holiday home; tickets to see The Mousetrap, the world's longest-running play; one-day rail trip to Paris on the Orient Express; and a DVD library of Agatha Christie programs.
Anthony Hopkins Stars in Kenneth Branagh's 'Thor'
by Jessica Lewis - Oct 30, 2009
Variety reports that screen star and Drama Desk-winning actor Anthony Hopkins will star in Thor, the Kenneth Branagh helmed film for Marvel Studios. Production begins in January and Paramount Pictures will distribute the film on May 20, 2011.