Andrew Scott wins stage gong for play about fame
Andrew Scott has won a stage award while many theatres remain closed because of the pandemic.
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Lord Of The Rings cast re-enact favourite scenes during Zoom reunion
Sir Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler and Andy Serkis re-enacted key scenes from the Lord Of The Rings films as the cast reunited over Zoom.
On This Day: 30-year ban on British milk chocolate lifted
Each day we take a look back at the stories making the headlines from across our region and further afield.
Sir Ian McKellen: Cats is a ridiculous enterprise but will be a classic film
Sir Ian McKellen has said the musical Cats is a “ridiculous enterprise” but he believes it will be a classic film.
Ian McKellen: I’ll be long dead before Brexit deal is done
Sir Ian McKellen has joked he will be “long dead” before the Brexit deal is finished and said politicians are “wretched players and don’t know a pawn from a queen”.
Dame Helen Mirren dazzles at The Good Liar premiere
Dame Helen Mirren has hit the red carpet in London for the premiere of her new film The Good Liar.
Richard Madden and Taron Egerton snap up top prizes at GQ Men Of The Year awards
British actors Richard Madden and Taron Egerton were among the high-profile figures honoured at the GQ Men Of The Year awards.
Hollywood star Sir Ian McKellen spotted in Aberdeen cinema ahead of Tivoli show
Acting legend Sir Ian McKellen has been spotted making the most of his time in Aberdeen ahead of his show tonight.
Emotional Sue Nicholls accepts special gong at British Soap Awards
Sue Nicholls was close to tears as she accepted the outstanding achievement gong to a standing ovation at the British Soap Awards.
Sir Ian McKellen creates Shakespearean picture of a bee for charity
Pictures of bees created by artists and celebrities will go under the hammer to raise money for charity.
Gillian Anderson among stars appearing in unrehearsed murder mystery play
Gillian Anderson, Joanna Lumley, John Bishop and Damian Lewis are among the stars appearing in a new play – without having rehearsed or seen a script – at London’s Park Theatre this summer.
Sir Ian McKellen apologises for remarks about Bryan Singer and Kevin Spacey
Sir Ian McKellen has apologised after appearing to suggest that Kevin Spacey and Bryan Singer allegedly abused other people because they were not comfortable with their own sexuality.
Darren Criss says he will no longer play LGBT characters
Darren Criss has said he will no longer play LGBT characters because he does not want to deprive gay actors of potential roles.
Sir Ian McKellen shares cheeky Buckingham Palace throne room exploits
Sir Ian McKellen has said that he and Dame Judi Dench once sneaked into the throne room in Buckingham Palace without anybody knowing they were there.
Sir Ian McKellen to celebrate 80th birthday with 80-date UK tour
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken about how regional theatre launched his career as he prepares to embark on an 80-date tour of the United Kingdom.
Sir Ian McKellen: Regional theatre nurtured passion for acting that never faded
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken of how regional theatre in Lancashire helped nurture a “passion for acting which has never faded”.
In his own words: Sir Ian McKellen on the regional theatres he will tour
Sir Ian McKellen will celebrate his 80th birthday with an 80-date tour of the UK in support of regional theatre.
Jodie Whittaker and Tom Hardy among stars calling for end to homelessness
Jodie Whittaker, Dame Emma Thompson, Tom Hardy and Sir Ian McKellen are among a slew of stars calling for an end to homelessness in the UK in a new campaign.
Maxine Peake wins award for her contribution to British theatre
Maxine Peake has hailed the importance of regional theatres in her career as it was announced she will receive a top industry award for her outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Sir Ian McKellen turned down role in Jeremy Thorpe scandal drama
Sir Ian McKellen turned down a role in a BBC drama series about the former Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe’s homosexual affair, director Stephen Frears has said.
Troye Sivan reveals he felt ‘really sick’ after he was first attracted to a man
Pop star Troye Sivan has revealed he cried and felt “really sick” after he was first attracted to a man at the age of 13.
Sir Ian McKellen: Young people don’t want labels, fluidity is the future
Sir Ian McKellen has said young people are doing away with labels over their sexuality, and that “fluidity is the future”.
Sir Ian McKellen returning to the stage where he made his West End debut
Sir Ian McKellen is returning to the stage where he made his West End debut to star in the title role of King Lear.
Celebrities get doodling for charity auction
Ed Balls, Sir Ian McKellen and Eleanor Tomlinson have put pen to paper and created doodles for charity.
Peterhead teenager ‘overwhelmed’ after Sir Ian McKellan praises ‘impressive’ portrait
A teenager artist said he was "overwhelmed" to have his portrait of an acclaimed actor praised by the man himself.
Sir Ian McKellen tried to dissuade Sir Patrick from Star Trek’s iconic Captain Picard role
Sir Ian McKellen tried to discourage Sir Patrick Stewart from appearing in Star Trek because he was a “serious actor” but is now glad he did not heed his advice, he said.
Mr Holmes (PG)
NO ONE is immune to the allure of that cruel and merciless mistress: time.