Monthly Archives: November 2010

Thinking of Renée on her birthday

Posted on November 21, 2010 by admin

Renee Rich and I had happy days in the 1980s and we spoke regularly all the years afterwards. She died at home in Memphis on Christmas 2006. Where I walk, and life is warm Sun and breath, hopefully here All … Continue reading →

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Gemma Arterton claims the stage in Ibsen classic

Posted on November 20, 2010 by admin

Gemma Arterton and Stephen Dillane at the Almeida Theatre By Ray Bennett LONDON – When conscience and vanity come wrapped up in a package as enticing as Gemma Arterton, it’s no wonder that Stephen Dillane is mesmerized in the title … Continue reading →

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Fine music, inspired acting in Tennessee’s ‘Glass’

Posted on November 20, 2010 by admin

Sinéad Matthews as Laura in ‘The Glass Menagerie’ at The Young Vic By Ray Bennett LONDON – In a dream, there is always music, says Leo Bill as Tom, the nostalgic wanderer who narrates Tennessee Williams’ autobiographical play “The Glass … Continue reading →

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Concert for Care shows richness of film music

Posted on November 2, 2010 by admin

By Ray Bennett LONDON — The richness and range of modern film scores were on display Monday at London’s Royal Albert Hall as James Bond composer David Arnold’s Concert for Care International showcased some of the best of today’s movie … Continue reading →

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‘Flashdance’ catches fire on the London stage

Posted on November 2, 2010 by admin

Victoria Hamilton-Barritt stars as the high-energy dancing steelworker By Ray Bennett LONDON – There is so much exciting singing and dancing talent onstage in the West End debut of “Flashdance the Musical” that it makes you wonder how all the … Continue reading →

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