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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 2h

Remembering Angela Lansbury on what would have been her 100th birthday!

Stage, film & TV legend who moved to the USA as a teenager.

I will never forget her in Blithe Spirit in the West End leaping over furniture - in her 80s!

#theatersky #filmsky #moviesky #theatresky
#cinemasky

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 2d

An excellent film.

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 4d

Remembering Gary Bond, who died on this day 30 years ago.

On stage: Joseph, Che (Evita), George (Aspects), Cats showcase, Just So.

On film: Wake In Fright, Zulu.

On TV: Great Expectations (1967).

Grá buan.

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 6d

The coming week's theatre plans:

Goodbye, Earl @lambethfringe.bsky.social

The (Curious Case of the) Watson Intelligence #draytonarms

#MJTheMusical

Fanny @kingsheadtheatre.bsky.social

Ragdoll @jstheatre.bsky.social

Many thanks to all relevant PRs!

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 7d

Do you think you're an expert on all things Les Mis?

Check our list of 40 facts now:

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40 facts about Les Miserables - LouReviews

LouReviews is a website which reviews, promotes and supports the arts - London theatre, films, books and digital theatre/TV

loureviews.blog

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 12d

Full review coming tomorrow but a high recommendaction for the @newdiorama and Uprooted, on until 25 Oct.

Tickets are £19:
Full review coming tomorrow but a high recommendaction for the @newdiorama and Uprooted, on until 25 Oct.

Tickets are £19:
newdiorama.com/whats-on/upr...

UPROOTED | Whats On | New Diorama

New Diorama Theatre is a pioneering studio theatre in the heart of London. Since 2010, New Diorama has been at the heart of a new movement in British theatre, dedicated to providing a home for the cou...

newdiorama.com

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 13d

Theatre next week:

Four Sisters
Lifers
Death on the Nile

Entertaining Mr Sloane £

Plus Gilbert & George exhibition.

Thanks as ever to all relevant PRs.

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 14d

Happy 70th birthday to Philip Oakey of The Human League. Still gorgeous after all these years.

Of course, I did a video:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=zs-3...

Happy 70th birthfay, Philip! The Human League's frontman reaches a milestone.

YouTube video by LouReviews

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 14d

I don't need much of an excuse to share my all-time favourite record to remember Richard Harris, born on this day in 1930.

youtu.be/sD-zTwi3_GU?...

MacArthur Park

YouTube video by Richard Harris - Topic

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 14d

Stagecoach

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 14d

Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Happy 90th birthday to the glorious Julie Andrews.

Practically perfect as Mary Poppins and everyone's favourite nun.

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 15d

Remembering the lovely George Peppard, born on this day in 1928.

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), The Carpetbaggers (1964), The Blue Max (1966).

Later, Banacek & The A Team on TV.

I did a birthday video for him with clips from across his career.

youtu.be/BkO5ItkrPCM?...

Remembering George Peppard born 1 Oct 1928

YouTube video by LouReviews

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 17d

Re-introducing myself and my website.

I'm a professional arts critic, a member of the Critics' Circle & supporter of the Fringe Theatre Awards. I'm honest, friendly & constructive.

My website is LouReviews.blog - I also review for Broadway World & North West End. I am open to other collaborations.

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 22d

Remembering Anthony Newley, born on this day in 1931.

Star of stage, screen and records. Gurney Slade on TV, Idle on Parade on film, Scrooge on stage, songs like 'What Kind of Fool Am I?'. Wrote 'Feeling Good'.

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 22d

Support #CamdenPeoplesTheatre who are currently running an emergency fundraiser.

They are a crucial & committed fringe theatre in #London who support emerging artists, young people, and more.

www.justgiving.com/campaign/lon...

Long Live CPT!

We're facing a funding emergency: help us raise £80,000 by December 2025 to protect the next generation of artists and audiences.

www.justgiving.com

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 22d

Remembering Colin Blakely, born on this day in 1930.

He was Dr Watson to the Holmes of Robert Stephens, Jesus in Dennis Potter's Son of Man, and one of the suspects in Murder on the Orient Express.

#filmsky #cinemasky #moviesky

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · 28d

Remembering beautiful Greta Garbo, born on this day in 1905.

Born in Sweden, Hollywood career ran from 1926 to 1941. A huge star with 'perfect facial proportions'.

New to her? I recommend Ninotchka (1939) and Queen Christina (1933).

#filmsky #cinemasky #moviesky

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Sep 13

The coming week's theatre:

Cow/Deer @royalcourt
The Code (for BWW) @swkplay
Naraku/Abyss @coronettheatre
The Truth About Blayds @finborough
A Number @QuestorsTheatre

My thanks to all relevant PRs, as ever.

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Sep 12

Remembering Jeremy Brett, who died on this day in 1995.

TV's Sherlock Holmes, also films War and Peace (1956), My Fair Lady (1964). A definitive Max de Winter in Rebecca (1979).

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Sep 7

5 stars at (well, around) @jstheatre.bsky.social for this remarkable processional Beckett from @panpantheatre

Theatre review: Cascando (Jermyn Street) - LouReviews - go.shr.lc/4lXuzDn via @Shareaholic

Theatre review: Cascando (Jermyn Street) - LouReviews

LouReviews is a website which reviews, promotes and supports the arts - London theatre, films, books and digital theatre/TV

go.shr.lc

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Sep 5

My 4* review of the @royalcourt.bsky.social production of Deaf Republic, co-written by Dead Centre & Zoe McWhinney.

loureviews.blog/2025/09/05/t...

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Sep 5

Happy birthday to William Devane, born on this day in 1939!

Notable in Family Plot (1976), Yanks (1979), and From Here To Eternity (1980). 200+ episodes as Greg in Knots Landing.

#cinemasky #filmsky #moviesky

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Aug 30

Happy birthday to Elizabeth Ashley, born on this day in 1939!

Picks of her work: The Carpetbaggers (1964), Golden Needles (1974), Split Image (1982), lots of TV/stage.

She's had quite a life.

#filmsky #cinemasky #moviesky

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Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Aug 21

If you've enjoyed my reviews, previews, etc, please consider supporting me by donating to my Ko-fi.

I am a solo theatre/arts reviewer with no regular income & do not charge for any of my coverage.

Look for the green button or sidebar link on my website, or:

ko-fi.com/loureviewsblog

Thank you 😀

Louise Penn (LouReviews) @loureviewsblog.bsky.social · Aug 21

Remembering David Farrar, born on this day in 1908.

Picks of his work: Black Narcissus (1947), The Small Back Room (1949), The Late Edwina Black (1951).

#filmsky #cinemasky #moviesky

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