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Ian McKellen criticises use of ‘ludicrous’ theatre trigger warnings on his own play

Legendary actor, 84, is currently starring in ‘Frank and Percy’ at The Other Palace

The Independent UK

Is King Lear a mountain or molehill? How to play the tragic monarch and ‘stupid old fart’

Paul Scofield, Ian McKellen and Glenda Jackson have all redefined Shakespeare’s unpredictable ruler – a role in which actors usually succeed

The Guardian - UK

Everything we know about Vogue World, London’s answer to the Met Gala

As Anna Wintour brings a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’ to London’s West End for the first time, Ellie Muir finds out what we can expect from the fashion extravaganza

The Independent UK

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The Critic review – a devious Ian McKellen anchors uneven thriller

A delicious performance as a catty gay theatre critic in 1930s London almost saves this Patrick Marber-scripted drama

The Guardian - US

OPINION - Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam: a special edition of the Evening Standard Theatre Podcast

‘Theatre audiences are the best people in the world’

Evening Standard

Pick of the podcasts: the best listens for your autumn commute

As the London Podcast Festival gets underway, here are our recommendations for some of the funny, thrilling and compelling podcasts that have kept us entertained this year

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen tells our Theatre Podcast that responses to his ‘gay love story’ Frank & Percy are ‘heartening’

The special episode of the podcast included discussion of audience behaviour, freedom of speech and their new play which opens in London tonight

Evening Standard

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Stop moralising about British history, Zadie Smith tells fans

She also spoke about abstaining from social media and recording the audiobook of her new novel

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen reveals ‘worst moviemaking experience’ in his 54-year film career

‘The Lord of the Rings’ actor, 84, has more than 100 TV and movie credits to his name

The Independent UK

From The Critic to Wicked Little Letters: 10 films to look out for at Toronto film festival 2023

From awardsy biopics to surreal comedies, this year’s Toronto film festival offers a lineup of big stars taking big swings

The Guardian - US

The best theatre to stream this month: Rufus Norris’s barmy take on Sleeping Beauty, Ian McKellen unmasked and more

Our roundup of drama to watch at home includes the warped fairytale Hex, Neil LaBute’s dark relationship comedy and a classic Gilbert & Sullivan romp

The Guardian - UK

The Other Palace: London theatre in ‘fire and rehire’ row ahead of Ian McKellen play

An off-West End theatre is embroiled in a row after staff were asked to send a paragraph to management stating why they should be kept on.

Evening Standard

OPINION - Groundbreaking legislation has turned into a singular success

Pop the champagne, equal marriage has been a seismic success

Evening Standard

From Brad Pitt to Ariana Grande: All of the celebrities spotted at the Wimbledon final

Actors, musicians and royals have flocked to Wimbledon today to watch Novak Djokovic face Carlos Alcaraz

The Independent UK

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Cinemablend

The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches: What To Know About the Book And Why I Hope It Becomes A Movie

The Very Secret Society Of Irregular Witches film adaptation needs to happen. Sangu Mandanna's book could be a family-friendly fantasy or rom-com.

The Independent UK

Pride Month: Top photographs from The Independent archive

Take a look at Independent archive prints this Pride Month

Evening Standard

Frank and Percy at Theatre Royal Windsor review: Ian McKellen and Roger Allam in a radical odd-couple romance

If you want to hear Ian McKellen make jokes about deep-throating a cucumber, this is the show for you

Liverpool Echo

ITV This Morning's Alison Hammond says 'what are you like' as guest aims jibe

The broadcaster was out of her seat after the comment

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Evening Standard

Eddie Izzard: ‘Politicians on the Right are trying to stoke hatred’

Ahead of her hotly anticipated stage adaptation of Great Expectations, Eddie Izzard tells Nick Curtis about assuming her true identity as Suzy, hopes of becoming a Labour MP in 2024 and why the culture wars are bad for all of us

Liverpool Echo

Glitzy celebration saw famous faces and high-profile figures descend on city

Liverpool was the first city to hold the event outside of London

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen, David Mitchell and more call out ‘madness’ as ‘blue ticks’ reinstated days after removal

Ricky Gervais, David Mitchell, Jason Alexander and Andy Murray have also voiced their confusion

Cinemablend

After Lord Of The Rings Fan Goes Viral For Meeting Ian McKellen While Dressed As Gandalf, His Friends Explain How It Happened

After a TikTok went viral of a Lord of the Rings fan dressed as Gandalf runs into Ian McKellen, his friends share the story behind it.

Total Film

Man dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen on pub crawl

An unlikely meeting for one Lord of the Rings fan goes viral

Manchester Evening News

Man on birthday bar crawl dresses up as Gandalf... and bumps into The Lord of The Rings star Sir Ian McKellen

Superfan Ben Coyles was enjoying his birthday dressed as the character when he bumped into the very actor who played the part

The Independent UK

Man doing birthday bar crawl dressed as Gandalf bumps into Ian McKellen

‘Everybody said, “What on earth is going on?!”’

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