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Morgan Lloyd Malcolm
Morgan Lloyd Malcolm is an Olivier-winning British playwright and screenwriter. Early life and education Morgan Lloyd Malcolm was born in Westminster, London, and grew up in London. She is the daughter of actor and West End producer Christopher Malcolm and actress Judy Lloyd. She attended Goldsmiths, University of London. Career Malcolm's first play, ''Fanny and Madge'', was produced on the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2002 and then transferred to the Old Red Lion in Islington for a three-week run. Her early career included work with the Bush Theatre (''50 Ways to Leave Your Lover at Christmas'' and ''Suddenlossofdignity.com'', both of which saw five commissioned playwrights creating short pieces and sketches), the Old Vic (as part of Old Vic New Voices), and Hampstead Theatre (an extract from her play ''Eveline's Circle'' was performed at Hampstead Theatre's Start Night). She was a member of The Apathists and was also part of comedy troupe ''Trippplicate'', writing and per ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Apathists
The Apathists were a collective of British playwrights who staged plays and happenings in London between March 2006 and March 2007. The events generated a cult following on the London theatre scene. The collective had a festival of their work at the Union Theatre produced by David Luff and were involved in the 2006 Latitude Festival, but their work mainly centred on monthly nights at Theatre503, formerly the Latchmere Theatre. Writers * Mike Bartlett went on to become the Pearson Playwright in Residence at the Royal Court Theatre. His play, ''My Child'', had its world premiere at the Theatre Downstairs in an innovative production directed by Sacha Wares. His play, ''Contractions'', another Royal Court production, was presented in an earlier form at Theatre503 for The Apathists. ''Artefacts'' won the Old Vic New Voices Award and was premiered at The Bush Theatre before a UK tour and a transfer to Broadway. He won the 2006 Tinniswood Award and the 2006 Imison Award for his radio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Goldsmiths, University Of London
Goldsmiths, University of London, formerly Goldsmiths College, University of London, is a constituent research university of the University of London. It was originally founded in 1891 as The Goldsmiths' Technical and Recreative Institute by the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths in New Cross, London. It was renamed Goldsmiths' College after being acquired by the University of London in 1904, and specialises in the arts, design, computing, humanities and social sciences. The main building on campus, known as the Richard Hoggart Building, was originally opened in 1844 and is the site of the former Royal Naval School. According to Quacquarelli Symonds (2021), Goldsmiths ranks 12th in Communication and Media Studies, 15th in Art & Design and is ranked in the top 50 in the areas of Anthropology, Sociology and the Performing Arts. In 2020, the university enrolled over 10,000 students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. 37% of students come from outside the United Kingdom a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shakespeare's Globe
Shakespeare's Globe is a reconstruction of the Globe Theatre, an Elizabethan playhouse first built in 1599 for which William Shakespeare wrote his plays. Like the original, it is located on the south bank of the River Thames, in Southwark, London. The reconstruction was completed in 1997 and while concentrating on Shakespeare's work also hosts a variety of other theatrical productions. Part of the Globe's complex also hosts the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse for smaller, indoor productions, in a setting which also recalls the period. Background The original globe theatre was built in 1599 by the Lord Chamberlain's Men, destroyed by a fire in 1613, rebuilt in 1614, and then demolished in 1644. The modern Globe Theatre is an academic approximation based on available evidence of the 1599 and 1614 buildings. It is considered quite realistic, though modern safety requirements mean that it accommodates only 1,400 spectators compared to the original theatre's 3,000. The modern ''Shakespe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naomie Harris
Naomie Melanie Harris (born 6 September 1976) is an English actress. She started her career when she was a child, appearing in the television series '' Simon and the Witch'' in 1987. She portrayed Selena in the zombie film '' 28 Days Later'' (2002), the witch Tia Dalma in the second and third ''Pirates of the Caribbean'' films, Winnie Mandela in '' Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'' (2013), and Shriek in Sony's Spider-Man Universe film '' Venom: Let There Be Carnage'' (2021). She portrayed Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond films ''Skyfall'' (2012), '' Spectre'' (2015), and '' No Time to Die'' (2021). In 2016, she starred in the critically acclaimed film ''Moonlight'', a performance that earned her a number of accolades, including nominations for the Golden Globe, BAFTA, and Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. Harris was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2017 New Year Honours for services to drama. Early life and education Naomie Har ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natalie Dormer
Natalie Dormer (born 11 February 1982) is an English actress. Best known for her versatility, her roles in period films, blockbusters, independent films, as well as her work on prominent television series. Her accolades include winning an Empire Award, and receiving nominations for a Critics' Choice Award, two Gemini Awards, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Dormer had her breakthrough playing the role of Anne Boleyn on the Showtime series ''The Tudors'' (2007–08), which earned her widespread acclaim. She made her stage debut in ''Sweet Nothings'' (2010) and portrayed the Duchess of York in Madonna's film '' W.E.'' (2011) and Private Lorraine in '' Captain America: The First Avenger'' (2011). Dormer then gained international attention for playing Margaery Tyrell on the HBO series ''Game of Thrones'' (2012–2016) and Cressida in the last two parts of ''The Hunger Games'' franchise (2014–2015), which rank as her highest-grossing films. She has also portrayed Irene Ad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guillem Morales
Guillem Morales (born 1 September 1973) is a Spanish filmmaker and novelist. He is best known for writing and directing the Spanish thriller films '' The Uninvited Guest'' (2004) and ''Julia's Eyes'' (2010), directing various episodes of the British dark comedy series ''Inside No. 9'' (2015–2024), and directing the British thriller film '' The Wasp'' (2024). Early life Morales was born in Barcelona on 1 September 1973. He began studying art history at the University of Barcelona, then changed to study film. Career Film Morales' first short film, ''Back Room'' (1999), won several international awards and was nominated for a Goya Award for Best Fiction Short Film in 2000. This was followed by a second short film, ''Upside Down'' (2002), and two films in collaboration with the dance company Errequerre: ''Divadlo'' (2000) and ''APPAI'' (2006). Morales made his feature-length directorial debut with the horror thriller '' The Uninvited Guest'' (''El Habitante Incierto'') in 2004, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Wasp (2024 Film)
''The Wasp'' is a 2024 psychological thriller film starring Naomie Harris and Natalie Dormer with Guillem Morales directing from a Morgan Lloyd Malcolm script which she adapted from her own 2015 play. Plot Carla, seven-months pregnant and with four children already from various men, working as a cashier in Bath, England, is contacted by Heather; best friends at school while pre-teens during Year 7, they meet up having not spoken in years. Heatherwho has been trying unsuccessfully to become pregnant with her husband, Simonasks Carla to kill Simon as he has been cheating on her. Heather offers her £50,000, which Carla gleefully negotiates to £75,000. In Heather's house, Carla and Heather talk about how she will kill Simon. Carla plans to make it look like a botched burglary, admitting to having committed house burglaries in the past. Carla notices that Heather has framed insects on the wall, one of which is the tarantula hawk, a wasp which buries an egg into a tarantula and gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Obsession (2023 TV Series)
'' Obsession '' is a British erotic thriller television miniseries co-written by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and Benji Walters, based on the novel ''Damage'' (1991) by Josephine Hart. Starring Charlie Murphy, Richard Armitage, Indira Varma and Sonera Angel, the series was released on Netflix on 13 April 2023. Synopsis William is a surgeon who begins an affair with his son Jay's fiancée Anna. William soon becomes obsessed with Anna, which threatens his career and life. Cast * Charlie Murphy as Anna Barton * Richard Armitage as William Farrow * Indira Varma as Ingrid Farrow * Rish Shah as Jay Farrow * Pippa Bennett-Warner as Peggy Graham * Sonera Angel as Sally Farrow * Anil Goutam as Edward * Marion Bailey as Elizabeth Barton Episodes Production The series is produced by Gaumont Film Company and Moonage Productions. Gina Carter is producer with Moonage’s Matthew Read and Frith Triplady, and Gaumont’s Alison Jackson as executive producers. Armitage, Varma, Murphy and Shah wer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service. The service primarily distributes original and acquired films and television shows from various genres, and it is available internationally in multiple languages. Launched in 2007, nearly a decade after Netflix, Inc. began its pioneering DVD-by-mail movie rental service, Netflix is the most-subscribed video on demand streaming media service, with 301.6 million paid memberships in more than 190 countries as of 2025. By 2022, "Netflix Original" productions accounted for half of its library in the United States and the namesake company had ventured into other categories, such as video game publishing of mobile games through its flagship service. As of 2025, Netflix is the 18th most-visited website in the world, with 21.18% of its traffic coming from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom at 6.01%, Canada at 4.94%, and Brazil at 4.24%. History Launch as a mail-based renta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC3
BBC Three is a British free-to-air Public service broadcasting in the United Kingdom, public broadcast television channel owned and operated by the BBC. It was first launched on 9 February 2003 with programmes for a 16 to 34-year-old target audience. It covers all genres including particularly new comedies, drama, LGBTQ+ programmes, music, fashion, documentaries, brief news, adult animation, and drama series. BBC iPlayer, the BBC's video-on-demand service, launched in December 2007 and included BBC Three alongside the BBC's other channels at launch. The linear channel closed down on 15 February 2016 and relaunched on 1 February 2022, with programming appearing on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in the interim period. The channel broadcasts daily from 7:00 pm to 4:00 am, timesharing with CBBC (which starts at 7:00 am). BBC Three is the BBC's youth-orientated television channel, its remit to provide "innovative programming" to a target audience of viewers between 16 and 34 years old, leve ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Other Palace
The Other Palace is a theatre in London's Off West End which opened on 18 September 2012 as the St. James Theatre. It features a 312-seat main theatre and a 120-seat studio theatre. It was built on the site of the former Westminster Theatre, which was damaged by a fire in 2002 and subsequently demolished. It was owned by Andrew Lloyd Webber's Really Useful Theatres Group from 2016 to 2021, which gave it its current name. Described as "the first newly built theatre complex in central London for 30 years", the building was designed by Foster Wilson Architects. The theatre began its debut season in September 2012 with the London premiere of Sandi Toksvig's '' Bully Boy''. After its acquisition by Really Useful Theatres Group, Paul Taylor Mills was appointed as the new artistic director, with a programme intended to develop new musicals. The name change became official in February 2017. In June 2018, Chris Harper stepped into the role of Director of Programming. In May 2021, Ll ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Turbine Theatre
The Turbine Theatre was a commercial theatre on the banks of the River Thames at Battersea in the London Borough of Wandsworth, which opened in 2019. The theatre was established as part of the redevelopment of Battersea Power Station. The inaugural artistic director is Paul Taylor-Mills, who was previously artistic director of Andrew Lloyd Webber's The Other Palace theatre. The theatre has seating capacity of 94. It is located within railway arches under the Grosvenor Bridge. The opening production was Harvey Fierstein's '' Torch Song Trilogy'' featuring Matthew Needham as Arnold, followed by ''High Fidelity'', set in London as in Nick Hornby's original novel. Other notable productions include '' My Son's a Queer (But What Can You Do?)'', ''Eugenius! ''Eugenius!'' is an original musical comedy featuring book, music and lyrics by Ben Adams and Chris Wilkins. Production history London Palladium concert (2016) After two years of extensive workshops with the writers and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
