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Daniel Radcliffe and the story of child actors: Young Roscius comes of age

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is making the transition to adult actor, starring in the newly-released film The Woman in Black. He seems to have survived the experience of spending his teenage years acting in this successful series of films … Continue reading →

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Coriolanus on the big screen: Ralph Fiennes’ directorial debut

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Sylvia Morris

Ralph Fiennes’ Coriolanus is an extraordinary achievement. Not only is it Fiennes’ first attempt at directing a film, but he also takes the leading role, in effect directing himself too. He’s breaking new ground: it’s the first feature film version … Continue reading →

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Ralph Fiennes and Coriolanus on film

Posted on September 25, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

In the UK we’re in party conference season, where the political parties have their annual meetings: there’s much jostling for position while leaders try to reaffirm their dominance. And in the USA, although there’s over a year to go until … Continue reading →

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Much Ado About Tate, Tennant, Best and Edwards

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Sylvia Morris

It looks like being a vintage summer for Shakespeare-lovers with lots on offer around the country. In London two productions of Much Ado About Nothing have opened within a week so it’s already possible to see two sets of the … Continue reading →

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