Underground (play)
''Underground'', a thriller written by Michael Sloane (sometimes spelt Sloan) and produced at the Royal Alexandra Theatre, Toronto and following a UK tour, at the Prince of Wales Theatre, London, opening on 4 July 1983. It was directed by Simon Williams. Plot Described by the script publisher as follows: A tense and claustrophobic thriller emerges when twelve people become trapped in a London Underground train carriage. The fear of being trapped underground with very little air and apparently no rescue service underway becomes very real as we witness the initial panic and fear experienced by the passengers. As the temperature rises and tempers fray, an electrical shortage on the train shrouds a brutal murder and when the lights eventually come up we are faced with a new and more chilling revelation – there is a murderer aboard and nowhere to run. Cast * Raymond Burr * Gerald Flood * Linda Hayden * Ronald Leigh-Hunt * Elspeth March * Alfred Marks * Patrick O'Connell * Marc ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Michael Sloane
Michael Sloane (born January 29, 1959) is an American actor and screenwriter, known for writing the 2001 drama film '' The Majestic'', starring Jim Carrey. Early life Sloane was born in Los Angeles, California. He attended Hollywood High School, where he became friends with future filmmaker and collaborator Frank Darabont. He also worked as a standup comedian. Career His acting credits include '' Teen Lust'' (1979) and ''Revenge of the Red Baron'' (1994). He debuted as a screenwriter with the Capraesque drama ''The Majestic'' (it had the working title of ''The Bijou''). The film, directed by Darabont, depicts a Hollywood screenwriter suspected of being a communist in 1951. After suffering amnesia as the result of a road traffic collision, he is taken in by the locals of a small town, who mistake him for a local missing soldier. Sloane wrote and directed a 2002 short film, ''Two Paths''. Working again with Darabont, he collaborated on the television series ''Mob City ''Mob Ci ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Prince Of Wales Theatre
The Prince of Wales Theatre is a West End theatre in Coventry Street, near Leicester Square in London. It was established in 1884 and rebuilt in 1937, and extensively refurbished in 2004 by Sir Cameron Mackintosh, its current owner. The theatre should not be confused with the former Scala Theatre in London that was known as the ''Prince of Wales Royal Theatre'' or ''Prince of Wales's Theatre'' from 1865 until its demolition in 1903. History Phipps' theatre The first theatre on the site opened in January 1884 when Charles J. Phipps, C.J. Phipps built the Prince's Theatre for actor-manager Edgar Bruce. It was a traditional three-tier theatre, seating just over 1,000 people. The theatre was renamed the Prince of Wales Theatre in 1886 after the future Edward VII of the United Kingdom, Edward VII. Located between Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, the theatre was favourably situated to attract theatregoers. The first production in the theatre was an 1884 revival of W. S. ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Royal Alexandra Theatre
The Royal Alexandra Theatre, commonly known as the Royal Alex, is an historic performing arts theatre in Toronto, Ontario. The theatre is located at 260 King Street West, in the downtown Toronto Entertainment District. Owned and operated by Mirvish Productions, the theatre has approximately 1,244 seats across three levels. Built in 1907, the Royal Alexandra Theatre is the oldest continuously operating legitimate theatre in North America. History The Royal Alex is a 1,244-seat, beaux-arts style, proscenium-stage theatre, with two balcony levels, built in the style typical of 19th century British theatres. Construction began in 1905 and was completed in 1907. Since 1963, it has been owned by Ed Mirvish Enterprises, a company established by Toronto department store owner Edwin Mirvish. Since 1986, the theatre has been managed and operated by Mirvish Productions, the theatre production company headed by Ed's son, David Mirvish. The theatre, commonly known as the "Royal Alex", "th ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Simon Williams (actor)
Simon Williams (born 16 June 1946) is a British actor known for playing James Bellamy in the period drama '' Upstairs, Downstairs''. Frequently playing upper middle class or aristocratic upper class roles, he is also known for playing Charles Cartwright in the sitcom '' Don't Wait Up'' and Charles Merrick in medical drama ''Holby City''. Since 2014, he has played the character of Justin Elliott in the long-running BBC Radio 4 series ''The Archers''. Early life and education Simon Williams was born in Windsor, Berkshire, Windsor in 1946. His parents were the actor Hugh Williams and the actress and model Margaret Vyner. His sister Polly, an actress, married his ''Don't Wait Up'' co-star and friend Nigel Havers. She died in 2004. His brother is the poet Hugo Williams. Williams was educated at Harrow School. He trained in Repertory theatre, repertory at Worthing, Birmingham and Bath, Somerset, Bath, and later joined the Theatre Workshop. Career Williams has appeared on stage in ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Raymond Burr
Raymond William Stacy Burr (May 21, 1917September 12, 1993) was a Canadian actor who had a lengthy Hollywood film career and portrayed the title roles in the television dramas '' Perry Mason'' and '' Ironside''. Burr's early acting career included roles on Broadway, radio, television, and film, usually as the villain. He portrayed the suspected murderer in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller ''Rear Window'' (1954), and he also had a role in the 1956 film ''Godzilla, King of the Monsters!'', which he reprised in the 1985 film '' Godzilla 1985''. He won Emmy Awards for acting in 1959 and 1961 for the role of Perry Mason, which he played for nine seasons (1957–1966) and reprised in a series of 26 ''Perry Mason'' TV movies (1985–1993). His second TV series, '' Ironside,'' earned him six Emmy and two Golden Globe nominations. Burr died due to liver cancer in 1993, and his personal life came into question, as many details of his biography appeared to be unverifiable. He was ranked num ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Gerald Flood
Gerald Robert Flood (21 April 1927 – 12 April 1989) was a British actor of stage and television. Early life Flood was born in Portsmouth, Hampshire, but lived for most of his life in Farnham, Surrey, where he regularly appeared on stage at the Castle Theatre. He served as a wireless operator in the RAF during World War II, and worked as a filing clerk before becoming an actor. He joined the Farnham Repertory Company after the war. Career Gerald Flood's first television starring roles were in the popular ABC science-fiction television serials ''Pathfinders in Space'', ''Pathfinders to Mars'' and ''Pathfinders to Venus'', 1960–1961, as journalist Conway Henderson; these were follow-up sequels to '' Target Luna''. This was followed in 1962–1963 by the series ''City Beneath the Sea'' and its sequel, ''Secret Beneath the Sea'', when he played the role of Mark Bannerman. He came to national prominence whilst starring alongside Patrick Allen and Sam Kydd in the Morocco-bas ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Linda Hayden (actress)
Linda Hayden (born 19 January 1953, Linda Higginson) is an English film and television actress. She is best known for her roles in 1970s British horror films and sex comedies. Career Hayden was born in Stanmore, Middlesex. She trained with the Aida Foster stage school in dancing, singing and stage acting before making her film debut at the age of 15 in the controversial ''Baby Love'' (1969), playing a schoolgirl who seduces her adoptive family. She next featured in two horror films; playing Alice Hargood in Hammer's ''Taste the Blood of Dracula'', (1970), followed by a memorable performance as the demonically possessed Angel Blake in '' The Blood on Satan's Claw'' (1971), made by Tigon. In 1972, she played a pregnant teenage hitchhiker in '' Something to Hide'', driving Peter Finch to murder and madness. Hayden appeared opposite Robin Askwith, her then-boyfriend, in the popular sex comedies '' Confessions of a Window Cleaner'' (1974), '' Confessions from a Holiday Camp'' (19 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Ronald Leigh-Hunt
Ronald Frederick Leigh-Hunt (5 October 1920 – 12 September 2005) was a British film and television actor. His father was a stockbroker and he attended the Italia Conti Academy. He began acting whilst serving in the army. Though never a major star, he appeared in over a hundred television and film productions over a forty-year period, including as King Arthur in '' The Adventures of Sir Lancelot'' in the mid-1950s, and ''General Hospital'' in the early 1970s. He appeared in ''Danger Man'' and twice in ''Doctor Who'', as Commander Radnor in '' The Seeds of Death'' (1969) and as Commander Stevenson in '' Revenge of the Cybermen'' (1975); and starred as Colonel Buchan in every episode of the 1960s and 1970s children's TV series '' Freewheelers''. Later he appeared in " You Lose Some, You Win Some", an episode of series 2 of '' Minder'' and "Children of Auron" in the third series of ''Blake's 7''. His film appearances included ''The League of Gentlemen'' (1960), ''Le Mans'' (197 ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Elspeth March
Elspeth March (5 March 1911 – 29 April 1999) was an English actress. Early years March was born as Jean Elspeth Mackenzie in Kensington, London, England, the daughter of Harry Malcolm and Elfreda Mackenzie. She studied speech and drama under Elsie Fogerty at the Central School of Speech and Drama, then based at the Royal Albert Hall, London. Career and marriage She led a long stage, film and television career as a character actress, making her professional debut in ''Jonah and the Whale'' at London's Westminster Theatre in 1932. She met and married actor Stewart Granger in 1938. As his film career blossomed, the marriage faltered, and the couple divorced in 1948. They had a son, Jamie, and a daughter, the theatrical agent Lindsey Granger, who died in 2011. She resumed her career in 1944, continuing to play supporting roles in plays, films and television into her eighties. She appeared with the National Theatre in 1977, playing roles in ''The Madras House'' and '' Don ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Alfred Marks
Alfred Edward Marks (born Alfred Edward Touchinsky; 28 January 19211 July 1996) was a British actor and comedian. In his 60-year career, he played dramatic and comedy roles in numerous television programmes, stage shows and films. His self-titled television sketch show ran from 1956 to 1961. Biography Marks was born as Alfred Edward Touchinsky in Holborn, London, to Polish Jewish parents.Obituary '''' He left Bell Lane School at 14 and started in entertainment at the . He then served in the [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Patrick O'Connell (actor)
Patrick O’Connell (29 January 1934 – 10 August 2017) was an Irish actor. O'Connell began his acting career appearing in various films, such as the Brian Keith war movie, "The McKenzie Break" (1970), "Cromwell" (1970) and the Simon Rouse drama "The Ragman's Daughter" (1972). He also appeared in "The Human Factor" (1980) with Nicol Williamson, the drama "Runners" (1983) with Kate Hardie and the horror feature "Dream Demon" (1988) with Kathleen Wilhoite. His film career continued throughout the eighties and the nineties in productions like the drama "Nanou" (1988) with Imogen Stubbs and "Don't Get Me Started" (1993). He also appeared in the TV special "Fool's Fire" (PBS, 1991–92). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Life Goes On" (ABC, 1989–1993). O'Connell final role was in "Baskets" (FX, 2015-). He was also an artist known for his paintings, drawings, linocuts and etchings. Early life Patrick O'Connell was born in Dublin, but was brou ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |
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Marc Sinden
Marcus Andrew Sinden (born 9 May 1954) is an English actor, director and producer. Sinden has worked in film and theatre (mainly in London's West End) as both actor and producer and directed the documentary series '' Great West End Theatres'', detailing the history of ten of the forty major playhouses in London. He was artistic director of the Mermaid Theatre and inaugurated the British Theatre Season in Monaco, which was awarded a Royal Warrant by Prince Albert of Monaco. His first West End production was nominated for a Laurence Olivier Award for Best Entertainment and another won the Stage Award for Best Ensemble work at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. He is also the director and co-author of the touring anthology '' Seven Deadly Sins Four Deadly Sinners'' and was nominated for a Sony Award for his voice-overs for Apple Computer's TV advertisements. His father was the actor Donald Sinden. In 1968, he and his older brother, actor Jeremy Sinden, were part of the "Na-Na ... [...More Info...]       [...Related Items...]     OR:     [Wikipedia]   [Google]   [Baidu]   |