Miriam Margolyes News

Marking the return of one of Australia's greatest heroines and one of its most successful series worldwide with fans and media alike, Acorn TV is thrilled to announce at the winter Television Critics Association tour that it will be the exclusive North American partner for the new feature film MISS FISHER AND THE CRYPT OF TEARS starring Essie Davis, as well as a new spin-off, 1960s-set series MS FISHER'S MODERN MURDER MYSTERIES in a deal with international distributor all3media international. Every Cloud Productions' Fiona Eagger and Deb Cox are executive producing the film and series. Acorn TV will exclusively premiere the film and the Acorn TV Original series in North America in 2019 with the feature film also showing in select theatres. Featuring “the most robust, reliable selection of European, British, Canadian and Australian shows” (The New York Times), Acorn TV is North America's largest streaming service specializing in British and international television from RLJ Entertainment.

Hop onto your seats and immerse yourself in the magical world of Beatrix Potter. Watch with delight as your favourite stories and most beloved characters are brought to life on the stage in this theatrical spectacular, with beautifully handcrafted puppets, enchanting original songs and a sprinkle of magic. Look out for the ferocious Mr. McGregor, reach heady heights with Jemima Puddle-Duck, do the laundry with Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle and of course, fall in love with the mischievous Peter Rabbit.

Internationally acclaimed star of stage and screen Miriam Margolyes (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows) returns to Melbourne Theatre Company as the cantankerous Miss Shepherd in Alan Bennett's extraordinary and mostly true story, The Lady in the Van, directed by Dean Bryant (An Ideal Husband).

Paloma Faith and Miriam Margolyes will lend their voices to the upcoming animated series '101 Dalmatian Street,' according to Variety.

Melbourne Theatre Company Artistic Director Brett Sheehy AO today revealed MTC's 2019 Season; a feast of theatrical delights at Victoria's state theatre company.

The star-studded collection MENACE & MURDER: A Lynda La Plante Collection makes its DVD debut from Acorn TV on June 12, 2018 and features three of Lynda La Plante's acclaimed mystery thrillers – Supply & Demand, Killer Net and Mind Games; all of which have never been on DVD in the U.S. before. Filled with her legendary mystery, thrills, and intrigue, the DVD 5-Disc set features 10 episodes and two feature-length episodes of the three series ($59.99, Amazon.com). Emmy®-nominated and winner of two BAFTA Awards as well as their Dennis Potter Award, Lynda La Plante is one of the UK's most prolific and well-known writers. She wrote the multi-award-winning, groundbreaking drama series Prime Suspect starring Helen Mirren; as well as The Commander, Above Suspicion, and The Governor. Supply & Demand,Killer Net and Mind Games are also available on Acorn TV. Called a “glorious streaming service… an essential must-have” (The Hollywood Reporter), Acorn TV is North America's most popular streaming service focused on British and international television from RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE).

According to Variety, 'Game of Thrones” star Essie Davis will take the title role in “Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears,” an Australian-made murder mystery film.

Helen O'Hanlon's charming film Mirette brings Emily Arnold McCully's award winning book Mirette on the High Wire to life, this timeless tale stars BAFTA award winner Miriam Margolyes, OSCAR nominee & TONY winner Tom Conti, and Dixie Egerickx, who is about to star alongside Colin Firth and Julie Walters in The Secret Garden. Jean-Marc Desmond and Victoria's Bebe Cave also feature in this beautiful tale. Mirette is the story of a plucky young girl, whose unexpected encounter with a fabled wirewalker changes both of their lives

The 17th annual Tribeca Film Festival, presented by AT&T, today announced its lineup of 55 diverse and engaging short films in competition, including 29 world premieres. The selected shorts include a cross-section of international and U.S. filmmakers and were curated from a record 4,754 submissions. For the second year running, 40% of the selections are directed by female filmmakers. The short films will be presented in 10 distinct competition programs, which consist of five narrative, three documentary, one animation, and one hybrid program. The program will also include special screenings and the 12th annual Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival, sponsored by Mohegan Sun. The Shorts Film program, sponsored by Nutella®, runs throughout the Festival, April 18-29.

In four weeks, the critically acclaimed production of Things I Know To Be True arrives in Chester, featuring a fantastic cast including Chester born Cate Hamer and Liverpool actor John McArdle.

Coinciding with the Nov. 10 Fox release of the new, star-studded theatrical adaptation of The Murder on the Orient Express directed by and starring Kenneth Branagh, Acorn, an RLJ Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: RLJE) brand, is re-releasing the extravagant television adaptation of the Queen of Crime's most famous novel, AGATHA CHRISTIE'S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS on DVD on November 14, 2017.

Actress Fenella Woolgar's work ranges from Handbagged and Circle Mirror Transformation to Home Fires and Doctor Who. She's currently starring in the stage adaptation of Patrick Hamilton's The Slaves of Solitude, about a boarding house in 1943 Henley-on-Thames, where Miss Roach, who endures daily torment from a fellow occupant, becomes involved with an American serviceman. The play is now in previews at Hampstead Theatre.

In four weeks, the critically acclaimed production of Things I Know To Be True arrives in Chester, featuring a fantastic cast including Chester born Cate Hamer and Liverpool actor John McArdle.

Following its world premiere and a hugely successful run at the Old Laundry Theatre in Bowness-on-Windermere last summer, the highly acclaimed family musical adventure Where Is Peter Rabbit? devised by ROGER GLOSSOP with lyrics by ALAN AYCKBOURN and music by STEVEN EDIS, returns on Saturday 10 June 2017 for 12 weeks. 

GOOD MORNING, THEATERATI! Welcome to Thursday, May 18, 2017…It's #TheatreThursday! which begs the question: How do you propose to live life dramatically? And, while we're on the subject, what shows are on your agenda this weekend? Let us know what you plan to see and what led you to make your choice! We'll pass the word along to the powers-that-be!

In celebration of Park Theatre's 4th birthday, the theatre held a stunning and star-studded gala evening. Centred around the performance of Madame Rubinstein (starring Miriam Margolyes, Frances Barber and Jonathan Forbes), guests were invited to dress in 1950s clothing to befit the play's period.

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists took to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 30 April to celebrate the comic songwriting of Alexander S. Bermange.

Based on the life and career of cosmetics magnate Helena Rubinstein, John Misto's new play stars Miriam Margolyes and continues a varied season at the Park Theatre. It's a successor of sorts of Ryan Craig's Filthy Business that recently ended its run at Hampstead Theatre, telling the story of a female Jewish immigrant who went on to great success in the business world - though it's more of a comedic biography than a play out to make a social or political point.

Park Theatre and Oliver Mackwood in association with Paul Tyrer & Jamie Clark for TBO Productions present the World Premiere of brand new comedy Madame Rubinstein by John Misto.

A stellar line-up of leading musical theatre artists are taking to the stage of The Hippodrome in London's West End on Sunday 30th April to celebrate the comic songwriting of Alexander S. Bermange.