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- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Alex Winter teases 'very personal' reunion with Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves had a "crazy, inspired idea" that led to him and Alex Winter reuniting on Broadway. The Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure stars are set to appear in a revival of Waiting for Godot and Alex - who will play Vladimir opposite Keanu as Estragon in the adaptation of Samuel Beckett's classic work - credits his friend for their reunion. Speaking on the red carpet at the Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday (08.06.25), Alex told People magazine he and Keanu had "wanted to work together" again. He added: "We have known each other a very long time — [which is fitting for] a play about two people who have known each other a very long time. ... And Keanu had this crazy, inspired idea that suddenly turned into reality, for both of us." And Alex, 59, teased the production is "very, very personal" to himself and Keanu, 60. Asked what fans can expect from Waiting For Godot, he said: "I think every time the play is done, it's different, because of who's playing it. It's very, very personal, and so we're bringing ourselves to it." The two stars previously admitted they find it easy to work together because of their friendship. In a video conversation with director Jamie Lloyd about Waiting for Godot shared with People magazine, Alex said: "It's like being in a band together. We kind of know each other's rhythms. "Being able to bring that into, onto a stage, that's sort of our fundamental. That's in our bones away." Keanu added: "The films that we did together, the Bill and Ted films, the language in those films had the architecture and their rhythms. "Even from early days, we approached them theatrically or even commedia dell'arte, 'Okay, I do something, you do something, I get the ball, you get the ball.' " "That's why, in the audition, we were so vibed. Because you didn't get that from other actors so much." Waiting for Godot begins previews at the Hudson Theater in New York on 13 September ahead of a limited run from 28 September to 4 January.
Telegraph
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
Protests against Elon Musk's Tesla spread across Britain
A wave of protests against Elon Musk's Tesla have spread to Britain amid a growing backlash over the billionaire's support for Donald Trump. Two protests at dealerships in London and Manchester are planned this weekend, as part of a series of 'Tesla Takedown' demonstrations that have become frequent sights in the US. Activists have held regular protests outside the company's facilities, brandishing placards urging people to boycott the company. The movement is also urging owners to sell their Teslas. Tesla has also suffered from several criminal attacks, including several charging stations being set alight in Boston, a suspected arson attack on a dealership in France, and shots being fired at a dealership in Oregon. Mr Trump has claimed he will have people who have vandalised Tesla cars and stores designated as domestic terrorists. While many of the protests have been non-violent, in some cases there has been a heavy police presence and arrests after demonstrators entered property. Signs and graffiti have frequently used Nazi imagery, after a gesture by Mr Musk that critics likened to a Nazi salute following Mr Trump's inauguration. Mr Musk has claimed without evidence that the protests are being funded by ActBlue, a Democratic Party fundraising group. Tesla Takedown says it has not been funded by the group. Tesla Takedown's website now lists two protests in London and Manchester scheduled for this Saturday, alongside demonstrations in Iceland, the Netherlands and Finland. Two previous protests in London were sparsely attended. The website says it is 'tanking Tesla's stock price to stop Musk' and claims the billionaire is 'destroying democracy'. On Wednesday, two Just Stop Oil supporters separately poured liquid latex over a Tesla Optimus robot at a Tesla store in Westfield, White City, west London. The protests were partly organised by Alex Winter, an actor and film-maker best known for appearing alongside Keanu Reeves as Bill Preston in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Tesla's share price fell below it's pre-election price for the first time this week amid widespread market chaos and growing concerns about how sales will be affected by Mr Musk's politics. The company's customers have traditionally been Left-leaning environmentalists willing to pay a premium for electric cars. Mr Trump promoted the company at the White House this week, getting in a Tesla with Mr Musk and promising to buy one. Tesla sales have fallen in many key markets. They rose in the UK in February, although at a slower rate than the wider electric car market, which surged ahead of new taxes on expensive EVs.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Protests against Elon Musk's Tesla spread across Britain
A wave of protests against Elon Musk's Tesla have spread to Britain amid a growing backlash over the billionaire's support for Donald Trump. Two protests at dealerships in London and Manchester are planned this weekend, as part of a series of 'Tesla Takedown' demonstrations that have become frequent sights in the US. Activists have held regular protests outside the company's facilities, brandishing placards urging people to boycott the company. The movement is also urging owners to sell their Teslas. Tesla has also suffered from several criminal attacks, including several charging stations being set alight in Boston, a suspected arson attack on a dealership in France, and shots being fired at a dealership in Oregon. Mr Trump has claimed he will have people who have vandalised Tesla cars and stores designated as domestic terrorists. While many of the protests have been non-violent, in some cases there has been a heavy police presence and arrests after demonstrators entered property. Signs and graffiti have frequently used Nazi imagery, after a gesture by Mr Musk that critics likened to a Nazi salute following Mr Trump's inauguration. Mr Musk has claimed without evidence that the protests are being funded by ActBlue, a Democratic Party fundraising group. Tesla Takedown says it has not been funded by the group. Tesla Takedown's website now lists two protests in London and Manchester scheduled for this Saturday, alongside demonstrations in Iceland, the Netherlands and Finland. Two previous protests in London were sparsely attended. The website says it is 'tanking Tesla's stock price to stop Musk' and claims the billionaire is 'destroying democracy'. On Wednesday, two Just Stop Oil supporters separately poured liquid latex over a Tesla Optimus robot at a Tesla store in Westfield, White City, west London. The protests were partly organised by Alex Winter, an actor and film-maker best known for appearing alongside Keanu Reeves as Bill Preston in Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Tesla's share price fell below it's pre-election price for the first time this week amid widespread market chaos and growing concerns about how sales will be affected by Mr Musk's politics. The company's customers have traditionally been Left-leaning environmentalists willing to pay a premium for electric cars. Mr Trump promoted the company at the White House this week, getting in a Tesla with Mr Musk and promising to buy one. Tesla sales have fallen in many key markets. They rose in the UK in February, although at a slower rate than the wider electric car market, which surged ahead of new taxes on expensive EVs. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
