Q&A When did you start dancing? I started taking "ballet" class when I was very little; about 4 years old. But I think I really started proper classes when I turned 6 or 7. Why did you start dancing? I started ballet class because I had a hip condition: dysplasia. So, to make sure I would have good coordination, the family doctor advised my parents to get me to do … [Read more...] about Anaïs Chalendard answers the Gramilano Questionnaire… Dancers’ Edition
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The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
The story of King George VI's struggle to overcome a stammer, aided by his devoted wife, dominated the Orange British Academy Film Awards. Colin Firth continued his winning streak by taking the best actor prize for his portrayal of the reluctant monarch. Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush won the supporting actor categories. reports Anita Singh in The … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech, Colin Firth and Natalie Portman – so no surprises at this year’s BAFTAs
Sarting on Broadway tonight: Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Lindsay Duncan and Olympia Dukakis
Tennessee Williams' The Milk Train Doesn't Stop Here Anymore gets an Off-Broadway revival starting tonight, 7 January. Academy Award winner Olympia Dukakis plays Flora Goforth, a widow penning her memoirs. Michael Wilson directs the Roundabout Theatre Company staging at its Off-Broadway home at the Laura Pels Theatre. Performances play until 3 April. Also starting tonight … [Read more...] about Sarting on Broadway tonight: Alan Rickman, Fiona Shaw, Lindsay Duncan and Olympia Dukakis