May 2009
Tony Jordan - Script Writing For Television Masterclass
23/May/2009 16:10
Friday 19 June / 2.30 pm / Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
The former lead-writer of Eastenders and creator of Life on Mars talks about his transition from market stallholder to enormously successful writer, voted by Broadcast magazine as the number one television screenwriter in the UK. There will be a chance to put your own questions to Tony. Read More...
The former lead-writer of Eastenders and creator of Life on Mars talks about his transition from market stallholder to enormously successful writer, voted by Broadcast magazine as the number one television screenwriter in the UK. There will be a chance to put your own questions to Tony. Read More...
Richard Curtis Masterclass
20/May/2009 08:24
Tueday 9 June / 2.30 pm / Theatre Royal Haymarket, London
Taking Comedy Fairly Seriously: Richard Curtis on 30 years in film and tv- and 13 disastrous weeks on stage.
A rare opportunity to put your questions to one of Britiain’s most successful and acclaimed screen writers. This actors Masterclass will take place at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. For film, Richard's credits include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually and Bridget Jones's Diary. He is also responsible for some of our most-loved TV comedy, including Blackadder and The Vicar of Dibley.
Richard is Co-founder of Comic Relief. He has co-produced the ten nights of Comic Relief for the BBC which, along with Sport Relief, have so far raised over half a billion pounds. Read More...
Taking Comedy Fairly Seriously: Richard Curtis on 30 years in film and tv- and 13 disastrous weeks on stage.
A rare opportunity to put your questions to one of Britiain’s most successful and acclaimed screen writers. This actors Masterclass will take place at the Theatre Royal Haymarket, London. For film, Richard's credits include Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, Love Actually and Bridget Jones's Diary. He is also responsible for some of our most-loved TV comedy, including Blackadder and The Vicar of Dibley.
Richard is Co-founder of Comic Relief. He has co-produced the ten nights of Comic Relief for the BBC which, along with Sport Relief, have so far raised over half a billion pounds. Read More...
Photos Of Michael Sheen Masterclass
11/May/2009 09:57
This is a selection of some of the photographs taken at an actors masterclass that Michael Sheen gave at "Masterclass" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London, towards the end of last year.
Michael’s theatre work includes: The Un Inspector (The National Theatre); Caligula directed by Michael Grandage (Donmar Warehouse); Look Back In Anger (The National Theatre) Amadeus directed by Peter Hall; Henry V (RSC); The Homecoming (The National Theatre); Ends of the Earth (The National Theatre) Michael was also awarded the Best Actor Evening Standard Theatre Award in 2003 and was Winner of the Best Actor Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2003 for his performance in Caligula.
Television work includes: Fantabulosa (BBC 4); H.G Wells – A Life In Pictures; Nero (BBC 1); Dirty Filthy Love (Granada); The Deal playing Tony Blair (Channel 4); Maigret (Granada); Gallowglass (BBC); and In Suspicious Circumstances (Granada). Michael was also awarded the Best Actor award from The Royal Television Society in 2007 for his portrayal of Kenneth Williams in Fantabulosa.
Film works includes: The Damned United; Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans; Frost / Nixon; The Music Within; Blood Diamond; The Queen; Dead Long Enough; The Banker; Royston Vasey – The Motion Picture; and Kingdom Of Heaven.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
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Michael’s theatre work includes: The Un Inspector (The National Theatre); Caligula directed by Michael Grandage (Donmar Warehouse); Look Back In Anger (The National Theatre) Amadeus directed by Peter Hall; Henry V (RSC); The Homecoming (The National Theatre); Ends of the Earth (The National Theatre) Michael was also awarded the Best Actor Evening Standard Theatre Award in 2003 and was Winner of the Best Actor Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards 2003 for his performance in Caligula.
Television work includes: Fantabulosa (BBC 4); H.G Wells – A Life In Pictures; Nero (BBC 1); Dirty Filthy Love (Granada); The Deal playing Tony Blair (Channel 4); Maigret (Granada); Gallowglass (BBC); and In Suspicious Circumstances (Granada). Michael was also awarded the Best Actor award from The Royal Television Society in 2007 for his portrayal of Kenneth Williams in Fantabulosa.
Film works includes: The Damned United; Underworld: Rise Of The Lycans; Frost / Nixon; The Music Within; Blood Diamond; The Queen; Dead Long Enough; The Banker; Royston Vasey – The Motion Picture; and Kingdom Of Heaven.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
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The School For Scandal
04/May/2009 14:42 Filed in: Theatre Production Photography
These are some of the dress rehearsal photographs that were taken of The School for Scandal written by Richard Brinsley Sheridan early this year. Normally I would take photographs of the whole of the cast in full costume running through the entire production. Due do technical difficulties this was not possible. The heating system had broken down earlier in the morning so it meant everything was running behind. In the end I took some photographs of key scenes before the first run at lunch time. I decided to stay and watch the whole production on it's opening performance. This turned out to be well worth while as the play was excellent with a fine cast. Also I had an opportunity to spot other key scenes that I thought would make good photographs. After the play I asked the cast to run some of these scenes again so I could capture their performance. The finished photographs were then sent out to the press for use with reviews and other promotion. These have been used in a lot of online media. The play was put on by Red Handed Theatre Company and directed by Jessica Swale.
To view more photos from the production press the 'Read More' link below.
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To view more photos from the production press the 'Read More' link below.
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Photos Of David Morrissey Masterclass
04/May/2009 10:35
This is a selection of some of the photographs taken at an actors masterclass that David Morrissey gave at "Masterclass" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in February. David talked about his acting, which included a question and answer session. David talked in great detail about his method for developing the characters he plays in theatre, film and TV productions. He explained and showed how he keeps all his research notes in books (which can be seen in some of the photos) for each character he plays. This includes a brief history of the person. This then allows to refer back to his notes any time he needs to during the rehearsal stage for a play of during the filming of scenes.
David Morrissey has recently appeared in Neil LaBute’s In A Dark Dark House, directed by Michael Attenborough at the Almeida Theatre. His previous theatre credits include Three Days of Rain for the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing at the Queen’s Theatre as well as King John, Richard III and Edward IV all for the RSC and El Cid and Twelfth Night for Cheek by Jowl.
His extensive television credits include Peter Morgan’s The Deal in which he played Gordon Brown. Sense and Sensibility, State of Play, Cape Wrath, Ripley’s Gold, Blackpool, Out of Control, Linda Green and Our Mutual Friend. He also appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special, The Next Doctor.
His film credits include The Waterhouse, The Other Boleyn Girl, Basic Instinct 2, Captain Correlli’s Mandolin, Hilary and Jackie, The One That Got Away and Being Human. With Mrs Mandela and Centurion in post production and Nowhere Boy in filming.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
©2009 Stuart Allen
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David Morrissey has recently appeared in Neil LaBute’s In A Dark Dark House, directed by Michael Attenborough at the Almeida Theatre. His previous theatre credits include Three Days of Rain for the Donmar Warehouse, Much Ado About Nothing at the Queen’s Theatre as well as King John, Richard III and Edward IV all for the RSC and El Cid and Twelfth Night for Cheek by Jowl.
His extensive television credits include Peter Morgan’s The Deal in which he played Gordon Brown. Sense and Sensibility, State of Play, Cape Wrath, Ripley’s Gold, Blackpool, Out of Control, Linda Green and Our Mutual Friend. He also appeared in the Doctor Who Christmas special, The Next Doctor.
His film credits include The Waterhouse, The Other Boleyn Girl, Basic Instinct 2, Captain Correlli’s Mandolin, Hilary and Jackie, The One That Got Away and Being Human. With Mrs Mandela and Centurion in post production and Nowhere Boy in filming.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
©2009 Stuart Allen
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Karen Ayre's Recent Headshot Session
01/May/2009 12:45 Filed in: Headshot Photography
This is one of the photographs that was recently taken on Karen Ayre's headshot photo shoot. Karen was looking for a less intense and more natural looking headshot than her old one. Karen has performed in various stage productions in England and Germany.
©2009 Stuart Allen
Karen Ayre's Spotlight link
©2009 Stuart Allen
Karen Ayre's Spotlight link
Photos Of James McAvoy Masterclass
01/May/2009 12:39
This is a selection of some of the photographs taken at an actors masterclass that James McAvoy gave at "Masterclass" at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in London in February. James talked about his acting, which included a question and answer session.
James will soon appear in The Last Station co-starring Helen Mirren due for release in 2009. He is also working on a new film called Gnomeo and Juliet, a remake of Romeo and Juliet in animation form which is to be released in 2010.
He is currently starring in Three Days of Rain at the Apollo Theatre, along side Nigel Harman and Lyndsey Marshall.
Further Credits Include:
Film
Becoming Jane (JA Films), Penelope (Penelope Productions Ltd.) Starter for Ten (HBO/Playtone), Inside I'm Dancing (Working Title), Wimbledon (Working Title)
Theatre
Lovers (Lyceum, Edinburgh), The Reel of the hanged man (Traverse), Westside Story (Courtyard Theatre), The Tempest (Brunton Theatre co.)
Television
Macbeth (BBC), Early Doors (Ovations Entertainments), Children of Dune (Milk and Honey), Inspector Lynley Mysteries (BBC), Foyle's War (Greenlit), Murder in Mind (BBC), The Bill (Thames) and Band of Brothers.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
©2009 Stuart Allen
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James will soon appear in The Last Station co-starring Helen Mirren due for release in 2009. He is also working on a new film called Gnomeo and Juliet, a remake of Romeo and Juliet in animation form which is to be released in 2010.
He is currently starring in Three Days of Rain at the Apollo Theatre, along side Nigel Harman and Lyndsey Marshall.
Further Credits Include:
Film
Becoming Jane (JA Films), Penelope (Penelope Productions Ltd.) Starter for Ten (HBO/Playtone), Inside I'm Dancing (Working Title), Wimbledon (Working Title)
Theatre
Lovers (Lyceum, Edinburgh), The Reel of the hanged man (Traverse), Westside Story (Courtyard Theatre), The Tempest (Brunton Theatre co.)
Television
Macbeth (BBC), Early Doors (Ovations Entertainments), Children of Dune (Milk and Honey), Inspector Lynley Mysteries (BBC), Foyle's War (Greenlit), Murder in Mind (BBC), The Bill (Thames) and Band of Brothers.
To view more photos from the Masterclass press the 'Read More' link below.
©2009 Stuart Allen
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F10: Mischa Twitchin - Experimental Theatre
01/May/2009 10:09
As part of the Festival 10 series of events, Masterclass invites theatre artist Mischa Twitchin to join them for an afternoon of engaging discussion centred on the making of theatre, specifically experimental, site-specific and promenade performance.
Mischa is a founder member of the London-based performance collective Shunt. A key feature of Shunt’s artistic policy is to explore the live event and question the familiar boundaries between audience and performance. His current and upcoming projects at the Shunt Lounge include Klamm’s Dream - a ‘monologue for two voices’, Bruno Walter’s Last Concert and I wonder sometimes who I am, which will be shown in November at the Suspense Festival. Read More...
Mischa is a founder member of the London-based performance collective Shunt. A key feature of Shunt’s artistic policy is to explore the live event and question the familiar boundaries between audience and performance. His current and upcoming projects at the Shunt Lounge include Klamm’s Dream - a ‘monologue for two voices’, Bruno Walter’s Last Concert and I wonder sometimes who I am, which will be shown in November at the Suspense Festival. Read More...