The company in association with Acting for Others have announced For One Knight Only, a special evening of intimate conversation with British acting legends Dame Judi Dench, Sir Derek Jacobi, Sir Ian McKellen and Dame Maggie Smith hosted by Sir Kenneth Branagh. This live Q&A will take place through Zoom on Sunday 29th November at 7pm and there will be opportunities for audience members to… Continue reading NEWS: Lockdown Theatre Announces For One Knight Only
Love London Love Culture rounds up the reviews for Jonathan Kent's production starring Maggie Smith. (c)Helen Maybanks The Telegraph: ***** "A compelling history lesson. An acting master-class like no other. Dame Maggie Smith is back on the London stage for the first time in 12 years and – at the age of 84 – commands… Continue reading Review Round Up: A German Life, Bridge Theatre
This big screen adaptation of Alan Bennett's memoir of his friendship with Miss Shepherd is surprisingly heartwarming and funny to watch. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OA8tMziteZM Playing Miss Shepherd is a role that is very much a departure from the grandeur of Violet Crawley from Downton Abbey - but Maggie Smith rises to the challenge perfectly. The Lady in… Continue reading DVD Review: The Lady in the Van
