Ian McKellen
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- Actor
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The Real Ken Dodd film lobbies for creation of national comedy museum
Ken Dodd is to be the subject of a major new documentary celebrating his life and legacy, with hopes that the film will help realise his dream for a national comedy museum. The Real Ken Dodd: The Man I Loved will premiere at the City Varieties Music Hall in Leeds on 9th June, when the performing space in the Victorian theatre is renamed The Sir Ken Dodd Auditorium in honour of his many appearances at the venue.
British Comedy Guide, 30th January 2024Ian McKellen and Roger Allam-led Frank and Percy to transfer to London
Frank And Percy with Ian McKellen and Roger Allam will transfer to The Other Palace in London.
The show, penned by Ben Weatherill, is based on the connection between two old men who chat on a park bench, as well as the furry friends that spark their friendship.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 14th August 2023Mother Goose: Sir Ian McKellen says working with John Bishop is a treat
John Bishop says his on-stage relationship with Sir Ian McKellen "just works" as the pair star in Mother Goose, a pantomime, at Easter.
BBC, 6th April 2023Ian McKellen and Roger Allam to star in new play for Theatre Royal Windsor season
The Theatre Royal Windsor's summer season is set to return for a third year, bringing with it two new comedy productions.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 16th March 2023Review: Ian McKellen and John Bishop shine in Mother Goose
Fresh from the West End, this Mother Goose is on a major national tour with a star billing of the 83-year-old Ian McKellen and the Liverpudlian stand-up John Bishop.
Oxford Mail, 13th March 2023Mother Goose with Ian McKellen & John Bishop announces further tour dates
The show will now run until April 2023.
Alex Wood, What's On Stage, 30th December 2022Mother Goose, Duke of York's Theatre review
The script is mostly family-friendly - Mother Goose's love of a cockatoo is about as far as it goes - although some comedy doesn't quite land.
Veronica Lee, The Arts Desk, 22nd December 2022Mother Goose, Duke of York's Theatre review
Ian McKellen is far too delightful for this tired panto.
Fiona Mountford, i Newspaper, 21st December 2022Mother Goose review
The audience simply loved this very traditional return to pantomime proper and for the most part so did I, I love the form and I love the tradition and I am heartened to see it return to Theatre Royal Brighton after a long absence. And clearly the presence of major stars sold the place out in their pre-west end and tour run.
Andrew Kay, The Latest, 12th December 2022Mother Goose - Theatre Royal, Brighton review
A sublime Ian McKellen leads a stellar cast in this all singing, all dancing panto classic which is given a sassy satirical twist for an audience experiencing a cost of living crisis.
Simon Topping, The Reviews Hub, 12th December 2022