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Title: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on November 27, 2010, 01:15:36 AM

According to Variety (A few London theaters counter-program during holiday season (http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118028000)), Alec Newman ('04 Barn) is appearing in a production of King Lear headed by Derek Jacobi.

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Annie on November 27, 2010, 02:34:07 AM

Hi MB  i think i saw Alec  in a Wegman's  commercial  for the holidays  . 
                          Love   Anne [hall2_kiss]

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Midnite on November 27, 2010, 04:11:23 AM

Thanks, MB.  Fantastic find!

The article says the production will broadcast as part of National Theatre Live.  So if you want to find a screen near you, go to the NTL home page (http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/ntlive), select "Productions" and use the link below King Lear to find a venue.  Feb. 3!  [hall2_cheesy]

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Midnite on November 27, 2010, 04:13:05 AM

Wegman's must be an East Coast thing??

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Annie on November 27, 2010, 03:50:09 PM

Hi Midnite  yes its  here in the NorthEast  Wegmans  is  It's  grocery store.
                 Love   Anne [hall2_kiss] [hall2_grin]

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 08, 2010, 04:16:51 AM

An extremely favorable review: King Lear (http://www.guardian.co.uk/stage/2010/dec/08/review-king-lear-derek-jacobi)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 08, 2010, 08:35:24 PM

Another review: King Lear (http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/theatre/review-23904872-at-last-derek-jacobi-is-the-king-of-lears.do) - one that finds Newman's performance "impressive" and "arrestingly vulpine."

And one that describes Newman's character as "an ebullient bastard": King Lear (http://www.thestage.co.uk/reviews/review.php/30567/king-lear)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on December 10, 2010, 06:47:38 AM

Here's a review that calls Newman "virile and powerful": Jacobi's Power-Crazy King Lear Whispers at Storm, Chills With Rage: Review (http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2010-12-10/jacobi-s-power-crazy-king-lear-whispers-at-storm-chills-with-rage-review.html)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on January 29, 2011, 01:38:33 AM

Apparently the production is going on tour: Sir Derek Jacobi to bring his King Lear to Welsh audiences (http://www.walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-and-lifestyle/theatre-in-wales/2011/01/24/sir-derek-jacobi-to-bring-his-king-lear-to-welsh-audiences-91466-28041210/)

And the February 3rd performance is going to be screened in British cinemas live from the London stage.

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on February 01, 2011, 06:13:47 AM

Apparently the February 3rd performance won't be the only one screened - and the screenings won't be limited to British cinemas: Donmar Warehouse's KING LEAR Gets Broadcast at La Mirada Theatre, 2/20 (http://losangeles.broadwayworld.com/article/Donmar_Warehouses_KING_LEAR_Gets_Broadcast_at_La_Mirada_Theatre_220_20110131)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Midnite on February 01, 2011, 07:23:08 PM

An updated list of the US venues for National Theatre Live is here:  http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/61172/venues-amp-booking/usa-venues.html (http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/61172/venues-amp-booking/usa-venues.html).  Select the venue for more info-- most are screening King Lear.

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on February 01, 2011, 07:27:45 PM

Thanks for the list. And there's one not all that far from me. But wouldn't you know they're predicting another huge snowstorm that day.  [snow_sad]

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on March 17, 2011, 04:34:46 AM

Another review that references Newman's performance: King Lear, Theatre Royal, Glasgow (http://www.heraldscotland.com/arts-ents/stage-visual-arts/king-lear-theatre-royal-glasgow-1.1089631)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on March 19, 2011, 12:08:56 AM

Another: Reviews: King Lear (http://www.leightonbuzzardonline.co.uk/lifestyle/leisure/theatre/reviews_king_lear_1_2513146)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on April 11, 2011, 03:56:49 PM

A review that mentions how "impressive" Newman is: Flawless production shows the rest how it's done (http://www.thisisbristol.co.uk/entertainmentnews/Flawless-production-shows-rest-s/article-3419945-detail/article.html)

Title: Re: Alec Newman appearing in some counter-programing theater for the holiday season
Post by: Mysterious Benefactor on May 17, 2011, 12:53:08 AM

It's really too bad that this won't still be running when the Fest comes to Brooklyn.  [ghost_sad]

Theater Review: ‘King Lear’
Chaos assaults a kingdom divided (http://www.theepochtimes.com/n2/arts-entertainment/theater-review-king-lear-56368.html)