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Time Out
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
Brutalist cinema is coming back to London's iconic Barbican this summer – and the line-up rocks
If you couldn't get tickets to The Odyssey in IMAX, the Barbican has something to take your mind off the disappointment. The City of London landmark's Sculpture Court is hosting another season of outdoor cinema in August – and this unique setting will be witnessing a unique array of movies and filmmakers. On the slate are films by auteurs like David Lynch, Wes Anderson, Claire Denis, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Gina Prince-Bythewood and Koji Hashimoto. The season opens on Wednesday August 20 with David Lynch's Dune and runs for 11 days, closing on Sunday August 31 with cult musical Little Shop of Horrors. Look out for a rare screening of Caribbean dancehall drama Babymother, a film considered to be the first Black British musical, and Prince-Bythewood's influential 2000 romance Love & Basketball. Here's the line-up in full: - Dune (1984) Wed 20 Aug, 8.45pm - Uncle Boonmee Who Can Recall His Past Lives (2010)Thu 21 Aug, 8.30pm - Love & Basketball (2000) Fri 22 Aug, 8.30pm - The Return of Godzilla (1984) Sat 23 Aug, 8.30pm - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009) Sun 24 Aug, 8.30pm - Babymother (1998) Tue 26 Aug, 8.30pm - Grave of the Fireflies (1988) Wed 27 Aug, 8.30pm - Fire of Love (2022) Thu 28 Aug, 8.30pm - Beau Travail (1998) Fri 29 Aug, 8.30pm - Björk's Cornucopia (2025) Sat 30 Aug, 8.30pm - Little Shop of Horrors (1986) Sun 31 Aug, 8.30pm Tickets are on sale now from the Barbican site, with standard seats priced £18 or £14.40 for Barbican a whole host of outdoor cinemas in (and around) London this summer, from Everyman's canal-side screen in King's Cross to . Head to our list for all the options.
Metro
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Frankie Grande reveals he was ‘carried to bathroom' by Oscar nominee
Frankie Grande has been a vocal supporter of his sister's career but his dedication to Ariana Grande went a little overboard during Wicked. In case you missed it, last year, the In My Head hitmaker, 32, starred in the long-awaited film adaptation of the musical, landing 10 Oscar nods. She played the good witch Galinda – or Glinda – alongside Cynthia Erivo's Elphaba, with both receiving plenty of critical acclaim. None have been louder in their approval than big brother Frankie, 42, who didn't leave their private screening for a second. Not even to use the bathroom. 'I'm going to be wearing a diaper this time,' the Hotel Rock Bottom singer told Metro when asked if there would be a private Wicked: For Good screening. Frankie actually 'refused to leave' while the first film was being shown during their family screening, which included Marjorie Grande, their 'Nonna',who sadly died last month. The Celebrity Big Brother star continued: 'That first time. I needed to be carried by the man who edited the film … like Oscar nominee … carried me to the bathroom. '[He] carried me because I wouldn't leave. I wouldn't leave and after the end I was crying, then they were like, 'Are you okay?' And I was like 'I can't move, I have to pee, please'. 'So yeah, I was carried to the bathroom.' Frankie's saviour was likely Myron Kerstein, who was nominated for best editing at the Academy Awards for part one and is set to edit part two of Wicked. He has previously worked with director Jon M. Chu on 2021's In The Heights and 2018's Crazy Rich Asians. Wicked is not his only nomination either as Myron also earned an Oscar nod for his editing of beloved musical Tick Tick… Boom!, starring Andrew Garfield. Frankie also shared how he was on site when they filmed the iconic Defying Gravity scene and was 'terrified' to make a sound. 'I didn't want to cry, I didn't want to react, I didn't want to do anything,' he confessed, dramatically hunching up his shoulders and freezing to imitate himself on set. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Since he was so scared to make a noise, he didn't film or take any pictures, so the moment will just 'live rent-free' in his head 'for life'. A far cry from being silent on a film set, Frankie dropped his debut album last month with 15 songs that shared 'pieces' of him. He has now revealed he is releasing a deluxe remixed version soon, which will feature the first-ever official collaboration with his sister. We say official as the sibling duo once shared a clip of them singing Suddenly Frankie, a twist on the Little Shop of Horrors track Suddenly Seymour. When asked about a studio version of this 2010s throwback gem, Frankie joked: 'I'm ready. Ariana what you doing? Do you wanna do a song or…' More Trending While they're not releasing this musical remix, they have joined forces on a new version of Frankie's song Hotel Rock Bottom. On Instagram, he wrote: 'This song is so personal to me, and having her on it makes it even more meaningful. Can't wait for you to hear it!!' Ariana replied: 'Love you so much ♡ so proud of you and grateful to be a part of this deluxe !' Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: Denise Richards' husband Aaron Phypers files for divorce after six years of marriage MORE: Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron leaves rock band after 27 years MORE: Fans are convinced Katie Holmes quietly confirmed Tom Cruise's romance with Ana de Armas
Tatler Asia
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Tatler Asia
Why you should watch The Sandbox Collective's ‘Side Show: The Musical'
Above Director Toff de Venecia gives his opening remarks The show also holds a special place in the young creative director's heart. He shares that the musical was his first foray into directing, which led to him helming the production of Little Shop of Horrors the following year. 'This was the first show that I ever directed on my own back in 2010. To have done Little Shop of Horrors last year and then Side Show this year, it feels like a full circle moment,' he says. Given that there are two versions of the musical—the original 1997 staging and the 2014 revival—De Venecia reveals that The Sandbox Collective will follow the latter. 'This is my favourite version of the show. It's the one that I grew up with and the one I directed before… It's also more political, so it's something that we could really sink our teeth into. Theatre is a platform for advocacy where we talk about social issues, and this is the perfect version of the show to do just that. It's similar but different,' he shares. See also: Virgin Labfest (VLF) 2025 courageously opens difficult conversations Above Marynor Madamesila, Tanya Manalang, Krystal Kane, and Molly Langley as Daisy and Violet Hilton Themed around identity, love and acceptance and set in a world that shuns being different, Side Show: The Musical tells a relevant story despite its historical and macabre setting. We've seen it in real life with violence as an answer towards pride marches and systemic racial inequalities. The musical is an ode to those who aren't seen as 'normal'—only next to it. 'Hopefully, when you watch it, you feel seen. Even if there's a part of you that you hide from everybody, we want you to feel validated when you watch,' says Reb Atadero, who plays Terry. Above Ivan The Selfie Magician performing during The Sandbox Collective's 'Side Show: The Musical' press conference In an effort to enhance the circus aesthetic and vibe, The Sandbox Collective enlisted the help of Ivan the Selfie Magician as their magic consultant. As a master illusionist and performer, Ivan has been teaching the cast how to do close-up magic and other seemingly impossible tricks. While The Sandbox Collective has playfully dodged questions on the extent of their stunts, it's safe to assume The Sandbox Collective's Side Show: The Musical opens on July 26 and runs until August 16 at the Power Mac Center Spotlight Black Box Theater, Circuit Makati. For more information, visit their social media pages. NOW READ Reimagining the narratives of the past: the UP Vargas Museum highlights works by Lee Paje and Ampannee Satoh The Playbook Club's 'First Love, Last Love: A Twinbill' tells intimate stories of time and connection Repertory Philippines brings Yasmina Reza's acclaimed comedy play to the stage, offering insights into art's true value
IOL News
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- IOL News
What's On: July 5
Clive Sithole with one of his ceramic works. He is among artists exhibiting with the Durban Art Gallery at the House & Garden Show this weekend. Image: Supplied MARKETS Shongweni Farmers & Craft Market: Spend time with family (pets included) and friends outdoors. Traders sell everything from fresh produce and deli food to arts and crafts. Walk the short nature trail or have a zipline adventure. Open rain or shine, and wheelchair accessible from 7am to 1pm. Musgrave Market: Head to Berea Park for food, music, arts and crafts. From 9am to 2pm. Buzz Market: Community market at 38 Pitlochry Road, Westville, 9am to 2pm. Ballito Farmers Market: More than 150 traders offer fresh farm produce, cut flowers and a nursery, retail, fashion, kids' entertainment, art, hobbies, crafted goods and lifestyle products. R103 at Umhlali. 7am to 2pm. Harlequins Flea Market: Every Saturday from 8am to 1pm. New vendors welcome. WhatsApp 083 595 7033 or email harlequinsmarket@ Rotary Uvongo Flea Market: Crafts, toys, bead work, wire work, clothing and food every Saturday from 8.30am to 1pm and Sunday 9am to 2pm, opposite Douglas Mitchell Sports Grounds. Call 082 829 0059. Golden Hours Market: (tomorrow) Family-friendly market at Golden Hours School, 10am to 2pm. Live music and food stalls. Call 083 262 3693. uMhlanga Farmers Market: Autumn Drive, Prestondale, every Wednesday from 8am to noon. Call Ethel at 060 303 3957. SHOWS Playhouse Opera: (today and tomorrow) KZN Young Performers Project presents the musical, Annie, the story of the plucky youngster and her quest for a bright new life outside of the walls of Miss Hannigan's dreary orphanage. Directed by Daisy Spencer; with musical direction by Des Govender; and choreography by Evashnee Pillay. The cast comprises 120 performers. Until July 13. Tickets R150-R280 from Webtickets and Pick n Pay stores nationwide. Playhouse Drama: (today and tomorrow) Little Shop of Horrors comes to the Playhouse. A ridiculous and hilarious horror-spoof, in which a plant, which has a desire for world domination, grows by eating people with all the lead characters falling prey to its voracious appetite. July 5 at 2pm 7.30pm and July 6 at 3pm. Tickets R50-R100 from webtickets. Milkwood Theatre: (today) Shri Manesh Maharaj presents his students in an offering of Hindustani classical and modern music titled Swaranjali. Sitar, Tabla, Harmonium and vocal music come together in a spiritual experience in a delightful evening of North Indian music. July 5 at 6pm. Tickets R100 from webtickets. Rhumbelow Theatre, Durban: (today and tomorrow) Rock Across America features Barry Thomson & The Reals celebrating America's top rock hits in the 1970s. This is a genre of rock music characterised by a straightforward, often roots musical style, often with a focus on blue-collar workers, and a conviction that rock music has a social or communal purpose beyond just entertainment. July 5 at 7.30pm, July 6 at 2pm. Tickets R200 from webtickets. MUSIC Durban Jewish Club: (tomorrow) An afternoon of music featuring world-class soloists, pianist Christopher Duigan and guitarist James Grace. Their programme includes many of their own arrangements on classic melodies, jazz standards, Latin milongas and Spanish classics. Sunday July 6 at 2.30pm. Tickets: R140 at the door. Contact or 071 505 1021 The Barn at Westown Square: (tomorrow) Catch Sunday Sounds every Sunday from noon to 3pm featuring a line-up of Durban's finest musicians. FILM Rhumbelow Theatre Film Club: With cinemas closing or really expensive, and Netflix becoming stay-at-home-predictable, enjoy the notion of an old-fashioned movie night out with friends… with a drink in your hand (an adult beverage – at club prices) and affordable snacks and light meals (other than popcorn). The club opens its doors every Wednesday for a smorgasbord of films from vintage and classics to more modern and interesting films. Membership is R300 for six months, with a WhatsApp group informing you of what's on and what's coming. SASSA grant recipients can join for free. Call Roland on 082 499 8636 or email: roland@ ART KZNSA: The gallery hosts its annual Members' Award Show. The theme of the exhibition is Imisinga (Currents) with submissions thinking about how water holds memory, movement, and meaning. It is a source of life, ritual, conflict, and celebration. In Durban, water surrounds and sustains us culturally, historically, environmentally but it also reminds us of our vulnerabilities. House and Garden Show: (today and tomorrow) Durban Art Gallery is showcasing the work of the city's exciting emerging artists who will be exhibiting alongside established artists at the Durban Exhibition Centre. Ends Sunday. Artists include Joseph Manana (painting); Clive Sithole (pottery); Thobi Shange (painting); Frank Sesing Morai (ceramics); Mzamo Mlambo (mixed media); Niamh Walsh-Vorster (photography); Ncamisile Nala (pottery); Njabulo Vezi (painting); Sboniso Sithole (painting); Lungisani Ndlovu (woodcut); Manqoba Bhengu (painting) and Mzamo Dlungwana (charcoal). Woza Moya Gallery, Hillcrest: The exhibition Behind Closed Doors opened last night. Features the work of artist Sinethemba Ndimande, and photographers Masibulele Nako and Manelisi Nene. OUTDOORS Amblers Hiking Club: (tomorrow) At 2pm July 6 we hike New Golf Driving range at second Hillcrest off-ramp from M13. An interesting hike to the top waterfalls of Giba Gorge. Pizzas after at Hayways. Call David 072 615 0559. Recycles Group: Meet at 9am on Tuesdays at the parking area behind Pirates life saving club. For a 20 km ride on the promenade. Open to beginners, sociable, safe and an option for a breakfast at Pirates coffee shop. Call Ian to join on 083 675 2125. Retreads walking group: Join for a 3 or 5 km social walk on Tuesdays at 9am on the promenade followed with an option of breakfast at Pirates. Call Michele on 083 779 7443 Mountain Biking Rides: Saturdays at 6am, meet at Dura Cycles, Uvongo. Call 039 315 7359.
Sunday World
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sunday World
Ex-Love/Hate star Johnny Ward is relishing playing a new ‘psychotic' part
Johnny Ward is relishing his moment on state at the Bord Gais as an evil dentist 'I think this is the most psychotic part I'll ever play,' Johnny tells the Sunday World , referring to his upcoming performance as an evil dentist in the musical Little Shop Of Horrors at Dublin's Bord Gais Energy Theatre. 'Little Shop Of Horrors is a love story about a guy call Seymour who works in a flower shop that's not doing well,' Johnny explains of the 1980s movie and stage production. 'He discovers that one of the plants that he bought from a random man in a Chinese shop eats people. Actors David O Reilly, Johnny Ward and Jacqueline Brunton 'Seymour is attracted to Audrey who works in the shop and, here we go yet again, I'm Audrey's abusive boyfriend Orin, a biker dentist. 'He beats her up and takes great pleasure in getting pain out of a lot of people when doing dental surgery on them.' Johnny's character ultimately meets a grisly end involving the human-eating plant. 'It's a far-fetched story, but it's phenomenal and the music is amazing,' he says. 'The songs I get to perform are Dentist Song, and a duet song with Seymour, played by David O'Reilly, called It's Just The Gas. So I'm really looking forward to it. We start rehearsals on Monday.' The Little Shop Of Horrors role is the latest in Ward's hectic work life, which these days involves teaching young people in drama classes. 'Teaching is my bread and butter and I absolutely love it,' Johnny says. 'On a Monday I teach out in Dizzy Footwork Drama Academy opposite The Square in Tallaght… Tuesdays I'm in a primary school in Wicklow, Wednesday I'm in Cavan, Thursday in Leixlip, Friday I'm in Trim and I'm off Saturday and Sunday. The cast of the Little Shop of Horrors musical 'Thankfully the people that I work for are like brothers and sisters to me and when something acting-wise comes up they provide cover for me. They are very accommodating. 'Usually at this time of the year I do summer camps, but this year I can't because my hands are tied with the Little Shop Of Horrors' 'I love passing on what you've learned to young kids. I love it when they come in in September and they are all shy and nervous and by June they are like a different kid. You can't shut them up, they are full of confidence and they become the role models for the next year's kids. 'And I really love writing scripts for kids to perform. We had an amazing show just there on Monday. The popular entertainer says he would encourage parents to get their children involved in drama. 'It's great for kids, especially in this day and age because kids don't have the attention span that they used to. That's not their fault, it's just the modern world. 'Our attention span back in the day was going to watch a movie like Jurassic Park for two hours on a Saturday. Kids don't do that anymore because their attention span is just flicking through their TikToks and stuff… their attention span is a max of about 30 seconds. 'I do think that for an hour or two hours a week putting the phone down is good for the head. I go to a philosophy class every Monday with my mother and I love it. David O'Reilly and Jacqueline Brunton in the Little Shop of Horrors musical 'My mother started it in 2022 and she said, 'I've signed you up.' And it's the best thing I've ever done. It's just a reminder of the tools that are so simply accessed that we don't use. Little things when you are in a situation of anxiety, pause, take three seconds, breathe and ask yourself 'What would a wise man do in this situation?' It's very good and you meet some really great people.' Johnny credits his mother, Kathy, with fostering his love of acting. 'Without her I wouldn't have made a career in this,' he says. 'My mum was very much adamant that we all do drama growing up. Just before this interview we went over the script of Little Shop of Horrors together.' Johnny's mum, Kathy, has suffered a series of health issues since the passing of her husband in 2019. She was diagnosed with Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, which is also referred to as a broken heart. Johnny as Ciaran in Fair City 'Last July Mum was diagnosed with cancer and we all feared the worst. Her pancreas, gallbladder and a large part of her bowel were taken out. 'Then she got Covid, she had a fall and it was one nightmare after another. But she's brilliant and she's doing well and she's back to her usual self now.' Johnny also paid tribute to his wife, Brenda, who, he says, is his 'biggest supporter.' The couple met while out walking in the Curragh when lockdown restrictions were relaxed and will be two years married next month. 'Brenda is an amazing person, there is never any arguing and if there is we just have a laugh about it,' Johnny reveals. 'And she has just been magnificent with my mother — she's just like another daughter to her.'
