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Post by aspieandy on Feb 15, 2024 15:58:53 GMT
* you won't get 'em all
Queen Camilla joins a dozen acting dames to celebrate Shakespeare
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Post by cavocado on Feb 15, 2024 16:40:28 GMT
I didn't recognise the one on the bottom row far left (to be honest I didn't know she was still alive). The others were all pretty easy to identify, though I'm not sure 'illustrious acting talent' applies to them all.
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Post by Lopsided on Feb 15, 2024 16:43:13 GMT
I'm disappointed to have only seen five of these grand old dames on stage (and sat behind a sixth earlier this year). Must do better!
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 15, 2024 16:48:44 GMT
It's funny how Floella Benjamin and Twiggy get to coat-tail on these renowned thesp gatherings because they're Dames who have acted but I'm sure they're both great fun to have around.
I think Keith, Lipman, Lumley and McKenna's d-hoods have been more influenced by their charity work - wonderful performers they all are but I think there's a whole different category of esteem for the likes of Dench, Walter et al.
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Post by alece10 on Feb 15, 2024 16:49:54 GMT
Recognised all of them and have seen several of them either in stage or in the audience, but where is Dame Maggie?
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Post by alicechallice on Feb 15, 2024 17:02:56 GMT
Recognised all of them and have seen several of them either in stage or in the audience, but where is Dame Maggie? I don't think she gets out of bed for less than 30k a pop. |
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Post by threeletteracronym on Feb 15, 2024 17:25:52 GMT
That's an illustrious ensemble isnt it!
I didnt recognise three of them but could name everyone else.
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Post by Jan on Feb 15, 2024 17:55:32 GMT
I'm disappointed to have only seen five of these grand old dames on stage (and sat behind a sixth earlier this year). Must do better! I've seen 9 of them on stage but I recognised fewer than that. I can immediately think of half a dozen who didn't attend. |
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Post by aspieandy on Feb 15, 2024 18:01:43 GMT
tbf, some of these turn up to the opening of curtains. As they say in my game, there's a spectrum - I suppose it includes those who turned down all badges offered by Quennie.
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Post by Jan on Feb 15, 2024 18:05:07 GMT
tbf, some of these turn up to the opening of curtains. As they say in my game, there's a spectrum. Particularly the host Gyles Brandreth. All his agent (who is also his wife) has to do when the phone rings is pick it up and say “Yes”. The array of male acting talent there is more interesting - several of them fully-paid up Marxists (or similar), surprised to see them hobnobbing with Royalty. Pleased to see Freddie Fox there raising his profile - he’s already said he wants to play Henry V so I don’t know why the RSC don’t get on and cast him. |
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Post by Polly1 on Feb 15, 2024 18:52:34 GMT
Interesting that the male contingent didn't include Rylance or Jacobi, both famous Shakespeare deniers (although this may not have been the reason of course).
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Post by bordeaux on Feb 15, 2024 18:57:11 GMT
Lovely photos. Made me feel lucky to have been around watching these great actors over the years. It seems like a long time since SRB was on the stage. Would be nice to hear news of his return. Meanwhile fans of his and Rylance's may enjoy The Outfit on Netflix - US crime thing with a twisty plot and both of them in.
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Post by vdcni on Feb 16, 2024 8:04:41 GMT
I didn't recognise McKenna but the rest I knew.
Seen 7 of them on stage and the only one of the rest I regret missing is Routledge.
Penelope Keith popped up on a C5 programme about To The Manor Born the other day. She looks in good health, would love to see her make one last stage run.
The missing dames are the ones you'd expect not to be there. In different circumstances I'd have thought Julie Walters would have appeared but I think she's been quite ill.
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 16, 2024 10:01:50 GMT
tbf, some of these turn up to the opening of curtains. As they say in my game, there's a spectrum. Particularly the host Gyles Brandreth. All his agent (who is also his wife) has to do when the phone rings is pick it up and say “Yes”. The array of male acting talent there is more interesting - several of them fully-paid up Marxists (or similar), surprised to see them hobnobbing with Royalty. Pleased to see Freddie Fox there raising his profile - he’s already said he wants to play Henry V so I don’t know why the RSC don’t get on and cast him. How do you become a fully paid up Marxist? |
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Post by Jan on Feb 16, 2024 10:56:10 GMT
Particularly the host Gyles Brandreth. All his agent (who is also his wife) has to do when the phone rings is pick it up and say “Yes”. The array of male acting talent there is more interesting - several of them fully-paid up Marxists (or similar), surprised to see them hobnobbing with Royalty. Pleased to see Freddie Fox there raising his profile - he’s already said he wants to play Henry V so I don’t know why the RSC don’t get on and cast him. How do you become a fully paid up Marxist? By seizing the wealth of the bourgeoisie. |
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Post by Jan on Feb 16, 2024 10:59:07 GMT
I didn't recognise McKenna but the rest I knew. The missing dames are the ones you'd expect not to be there. I’m surprised Vanessa Redgrave was there but Helen Mirren wasn’t. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Feb 16, 2024 17:54:01 GMT
How do you become a fully paid up Marxist? By seizing the wealth of the bourgeoisie. Are you now or have you ever been... |
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Post by benj on Feb 16, 2024 18:27:35 GMT
I didn't recognise McKenna but the rest I knew. Seen 7 of them on stage and the only one of the rest I regret missing is Routledge. Penelope Keith popped up on a C5 programme about To The Manor Born the other day. She looks in good health, would love to see her make one last stage run. The missing dames are the ones you'd expect not to be there. In different circumstances I'd have thought Julie Walters would have appeared but I think she's been quite ill. Penny Keith is my neighbour. See her often walking her dog in the mornings. I think I recognised 7 of them - quite pleased with myself! |
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Post by justfran on Feb 17, 2024 22:01:10 GMT
tbf, some of these turn up to the opening of curtains. As they say in my game, there's a spectrum. Particularly the host Gyles Brandreth. All his agent (who is also his wife) has to do when the phone rings is pick it up and say “Yes”. The array of male acting talent there is more interesting - several of them fully-paid up Marxists (or similar), surprised to see them hobnobbing with Royalty. Pleased to see Freddie Fox there raising his profile - he’s already said he wants to play Henry V so I don’t know why the RSC don’t get on and cast him. I’ve seen Freddie Fox in Romeo and Juliet in Sheffield and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both excellent so would love to see him in more Shakespeare. |
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