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Scoop
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scoop
The Morning Shift Announce "Is That Us!? World Tour (Sort Of...)" Eight Dates Across Aotearoa & Australia This Spring
After humble beginnings in a garage, to a record-breaking rise to the top of the podcast charts, Aotearoa's favourite trio — Jordan Vaha'akolo, Brook Ruscoe, and Marc Peard — are taking The Morning Shift to the people. This August and September, they'll be bringing eight massive shows across Aotearoa and Australia in their first-ever LIVE tour. Real people, real talk and now real life. Expect all the stuff you love from the podcast: deep kōrero, big laughs, a few tears, spontaneous/questionable singing, plus whatever Jordan decides to overshare that night. The live show brings the podcast to life, with that signature Morning Shift energy that turns commutes into therapy sessions and takes gym workouts to another level. Beginning at The Star Theatre on the Gold Coast on Thursday 7 August, the tour then heads to the Enmore Theatre in Sydney on Friday 8 August. In true trans-tasman style, the boys will then pay homage to Marc's hometown of Gisborne on Saturday 16 August at the War Memorial Theatre, followed by Clarence Street Theatre in Hamilton on Sunday 17 August. Rotorua is next up at the Sir Howard Morrison Centre on Friday 22 August followed by Wellington's Michael Fowler Centre on Saturday 23 August before wrapping up with two massive shows in Christchurch at the Town Hall on Sunday 14 September and Auckland's Kiri Te Kanawa Theatre on Saturday 27 September. 'This is a dream for us. To be living in these times making a living off a podcast backed by the people!? I am so thankful this is even a possibility. I hope people are ready for an action packed show! If people are willing to spend their hard earned money to come then we want to make sure it's a night they won't forget. I want people to leave with laughter still in their belly and hope in their hearts. Lessspushhhh.' - Jordan River "Is That Us" the rallying cry of our people... During such trying times in human history... A chance to hangout with the Shifters, have some moments, share some stories, some laughter, shed some tears during a night we will always remember! That's us.' – Marc 'Honestly, I'm a mix of excited, nervous and GRATEFUL. To be on tour with our people is something I never thought I'd get to say out loud. So if you're coming out, just know you're FAMILY and if you see me getting emotional, mind ya business! Let's make it a night to remember. That's us!' - Brook The Morning Shift is more than a podcast, it's a community. Having now ticked over two years of being #1 in your hearts (sometimes #1 in the charts), their podcast has become a staple for thousands of New Zealanders who tune in daily. Whether you're a Day One Shifter or just joined the movement last week — this is your moment. Rally the crew, book the babysitter, and get ready for a night that promises to shift you. Thanks to Nando's, who've helped take this dream from the garage to the stage. Shift Nation, we on. Tickets go on sale Friday 4 July at Midday NZST. See for more information.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Emma Forrest's Upcoming Novel ‘Father Figure' Set for See-Saw Films Adaptation
See-Saw Films (part of the Mediawan group) has optioned Emma Forrest's upcoming novel Father Figure. The book will be adapted for television by See-Saw's label, Fanboy, run by executive producer Patrick Walters. Following Fanboy's hit series Sweetpea for Sky Atlantic, and the option of Harry Trevaldwyn's Romantic Tragedies of a Drama King, the company next turns its attention to Forrest's coming-of-age thriller. More from The Hollywood Reporter Iran Film, Dakota Johnson, Stellan Skarsgard, Peter Sarsgaard, Vicky Krieps Honors Set for Karlovy Vary KVIFF Sets Jiri Bartoska Tribute With Opening Film, Exhibition, La Roux to Perform Opening Concert APOS: 'Taxi Driver 3' Coming to Viu in 2025 as Streamer Expands Asian Originals Slate The story follows Gail, a troubled scholarship student at the exclusive girls' school Saint Saviours. 'Impulsive, bored, and yearning for connection, she's at that dangerous age when you want to be picked up by men and driven home by your mother,' a plot synopsis reads. 'Ezra is rich, powerful, and successful, haunted by the wildness of his youth — and by anxiety over his teenage daughter, Agata. When Agata joins Saint Saviours, Gail and Ezra's lives collide, setting off a chain of events more dangerous than either could ever predict.' Also executive producing the series will be Helen Gregory, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman and Forrest herself. Father Figure is the latest in a series of literary options for See-Saw, who also recently acquired the rights to Shifters by Benedict Lombe, and Welcome to Glorious Tuga by Francesca Segal, alongside a first-look deal with writer Ben Vanstone. Forrest's book will be published July 3 with Weidenfeld & Nicolson, an imprint of Orion Publishing Group. 'Not to be too on theme, but I am as giddy as an unbalanced teenage girl to have found at See-Saw and fanboy people so connected to my material, whose ambition and aesthetic so closely mirror my own,' said Forrest. 'I know Patrick and Natasha are without question the ones to help me translate my novel to must watch TV.' Walters added: 'Father Figure is an incredible novel and we're so excited to be adapting it for television. Emma is a singular talent I've long admired since the seminal Your Voice in My Head. In Gail she has created an extraordinary literary heroine who I've no doubt will burst on to the screen with an electric force.' Best of The Hollywood Reporter 'The Studio': 30 Famous Faces Who Play (a Version of) Themselves in the Hollywood-Based Series 22 of the Most Shocking Character Deaths in Television History A 'Star Wars' Timeline: All the Movies and TV Shows in the Franchise
Yahoo
06-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Adrien Brody and Cate Blanchett among stars attending Olivier Awards
Adrien Brody, Cate Blanchett and John Lithgow were among a host of stars walking the 'green carpet' ahead of the Olivier Awards in London on Sunday. The annual event, which celebrates theatrical productions, is being co-hosted by British singer Beverley Knight and Pose star Billy Porter at the Royal Albert Hall. Nominated in the best actor category is Hollywood star Brody, who won his second Oscar earlier this year for immigration story The Brutalist. Brody, who made his debut West End performance in The Fear Of 13, about a man on death row for a crime he did not commit, is up against Conclave actor Lithgow for his portrayal of Roald Dahl in Giant, and The Morning Show actor Billy Crudup in conman thriller Harry Clarke. They will face competition from I May Destroy You star Paapa Essiedu for his role in Death Of England: Delroy, about a black working class man confronting his relationship with Britain, and movie and TV star Mark Strong for Greek tragedy Oedipus. Lithgow, 79, was asked how he feels about playing Professor Albus Dumbledore in a new Harry Potter TV series. He joked he had 'never heard' of JK Rowling's headmaster of Hogwarts. Lithgow told the PA news agency: 'For the moment, I'm concentrating on one giant then I move on to another.' The theatre awards are taking place amid discussions about dynamic pricing, which has seen soaring ticket prices on the West End. Strong told PA: 'This dynamic pricing is obviously a new thing, and what worries me about it is that it will prevent young people coming to the theatre. 'It will prevent people who can't afford it from coming to the theatre. And the theatre should be for everyone.' At the Oliviers, musical Fiddler On The Roof scored the most nominations with 13 nods, including best musical revival. Kyoto, about the 1997 climate protocol of the same name, love story Shifters, Giant, about children's author Dahl grappling with whether to make a public apology, and Annie Ernaux memoir The Years are both tied for most nominated play with five nods each. Meanwhile, British stars Lesley Manville and Indira Varma are up for the best actress award for playing the same role of Jocasta in different productions of Oedipus. Also nominated is Joy actress Heather Agyepong in Shifters, Chernobyl's Rosie Sheehy in Machinal, about a woman who was executed for her husband's death, and comedian Meera Syal for family drama A Tupperware Of Ashes. Other stars nominated include Dame Imelda Staunton, known for Harry Potter, who is up for best actress in a musical for her performance in Hello, Dolly!, and Paddington star Ben Whishaw for best supporting actor in Bluets. Emma actress Romola Garai will also compete against herself for supporting actress in Giant and The Years.
The Guardian
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Taio Lawson to shepherd London's Bush theatre as new artistic director
Taio Lawson has been appointed as the new artistic director of the Bush theatre in west London. He will succeed Lynette Linton, who is leaving after six years in charge of the venue which is known for nurturing new playwrights. Lawson, whose first season of work will be presented early next year, will also act as co-CEO in partnership with Mimi Findlay. He said he was honoured to be taking over 'at a time when the need for enduring original narratives is so important'. Praising the work of Linton and associate artistic director Daniel Bailey, who has also stepped down, Lawson said he would build on their achievements and 'programme bold pieces that speak to our hearts and stimulate our minds, that both comfort and challenge us'. The Bush, whose previous artistic directors include Josie Rourke and Madani Younis, has gone from strength to strength under Linton and Bailey, who co-directed Lenny Henry in his playwriting debut August in England in 2023. The Bush's 2022 production of Waleed Akhtar's play The P Word won an Olivier award and another of its hits, Red Pitch by Tyrell Williams, transferred to @sohoplace last year. The West End transfer of Benedict Lombe's Shifters, which sold out at the Bush, is up for best new play and best actress (for Heather Agyepong) at next month's Oliviers. Lawson acknowledged the 'legacy of exceptional leadership that has brought the Bush to where it is today'. Currently a Genesis fellow and associate director at the Young Vic, he was previously an associate director of the Kiln theatre in London and has held resident director roles at Sheffield Theatres, the Almeida and on the West End run of the musical Hamilton. His credits as a director include An Unfinished Man at the Yard theatre and NW Trilogy at the Kiln, where next year he will direct a Black British retelling of Chekhov's The Seagull, co-written with Dipo Baruwa-Etti. Uzma Hasan, chair of the Bush theatre board, said: 'Taio is a leader in a new generation of theatre-makers. His vision, passion and commitment to artists and audiences is deeply inspiring. He shares the Bush's mission to prioritise new writing, artistic innovation, sustainability and deeper engagement with our community.' Findlay said Lawson's work 'has consistently challenged and uplifted the discourse of what theatre and new writing can be'. The Bush first opened above a pub in 1972. It has two performance spaces at its current site, a former library which underwent a £4.3m renovation and is close to Shepherd's Bush Market.
The Independent
05-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Olivier Awards: Adrien Brody, Ben Whishaw, Mark Strong and Imelda Staunton among nominees
The nominees for the 2025 Olivier Awards have been unveiled, with a number of A-list stars up for honours at Britain's annual theatre awards. The list of nominated works and talent includes performers such as Adrien Brody, Ben Whishaw and Imelda Staunton, Paapa Essiedu, and Mark Strong. Oscar winner Adrien Brody is up for Best Actor following his performance in The Fear of 13 at Donmar Warehouse. Meanwhile, Mark Strong is nominated for his turn as Oedipus at Wyndham's theatre. Also competing in the category is Gangs of London and I May Destroy You star Paapa Essiedu (Death of England: Delroy), Billy Crudup (Harry Clarke) and John Lithgow (Giant). The Best Actress race is similarly fierce, as Oscar nominee Lesley Manville (Oedipus) goes up against lauded newcomer Heather Agyepong (Shifters), Rosie Sheehy (Machinal), Meera Syal (A Tupperware of Ashes) and her own Oedipus co-star Indira Varma. Fiddler on the Roof is the most nominated production of the year and is up for 13 awards, including Best Musical Revival, Best Director, Best Actor in a Musical and Best Actress in a Musical. The Olivier Awards will take place on Sunday, 6 April at the Royal Albert Hall, hosted by Beverley Knight and Billy Porter, with highlights shown on ITV1 later that evening. You can find the full list of nominated shows and talent below: Best New Play The Fear of 13 by Lindsey Ferrentino at Donmar Warehouse Giant by Mark Rosenblatt at Jerwood Theatre Downstairs at Royal Court Theatre Kyoto by Joe Murphy and Joe Robertson at @sohoplace Shifters by Benedict Lombe at Duke of York's Theatre The Years adapted by Eline Arbo, in an English version by Stephanie Bain at Almeida Theatre and Harold Pinter Theatre Best New Musical The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, music and lyrics by Darren Clark, book and lyrics by Jethro Compton at Ambassadors Theatre MJ The Musical, book by Lynn Nottage at Prince Edward Theatre Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812, music, lyrics and book by Dave Malloy at Donmar Warehouse Why Am I So Single?, music, lyrics and book by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss at Garrick Theatre Best Revival The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde at National Theatre – Lyttelton Machinal by Sophie Treadwell at The Old Vic Oedipus by Robert Icke at Wyndham's Theatre Waiting For Godot by Samuel Beckett at Theatre Royal Haymarket Best Musical Revival Fiddler on the Roof, music by Jerry Bock, lyrics by Sheldon Harnick, book by Joseph Stein at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre Hello, Dolly!, music and lyrics by Jerry Herman, book by Michael Stewart at The London Palladium Oliver!, book, music and lyrics by Lionel Bart, new material and revisions by Cameron Mackintosh at Gielgud Theatre Starlight Express, music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, lyrics by Richard Stilgoe at Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre Best Actor in a Supporting Role Jorge Bosch for Kyoto Tom Edden for Waiting for Godot Elliot Levey for Giant Ben Whishaw for Bluets Best Actress in a Supporting Role Sharon D Clarke for The Importance of Being Earnest Romola Garai for Giant Romola Garai for The Years Gina McKee for The Years Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical Liv Andrusier for Fiddler on the Roof Amy Di Bartolomeo for The Devil Wears Prada Beverley Klein for Fiddler on the Roof Maimuna Memon for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical Andy Nyman for Hello, Dolly! Raphael Papo for Fiddler on the Roof Layton Williams for Titanique Tom Xander for Mean Girls Best Actor in a Musical John Dagleish for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Adam Dannheisser for Fiddler on the Roof Myles Frost for MJ The Musical Simon Lipkin for Oliver! Jamie Muscato for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 Best Actress in a Musical Chumisa Dornford-May for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 Lauren Drew for Titanique Clare Foster for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Lara Pulver for Fiddler on the Roof Imelda Staunton for Hello, Dolly! Best Actress Heather Agyepong for Shifters Lesley Manville for Oedipus Rosie Sheehy for Machinal Meera Syal for A Tupperware of Ashes Indira Varma for Oedipus Best Actor Adrien Brody for The Fear of 13 Billy Crudup for Harry Clarke Paapa Essiedu for Death of England: Delroy John Lithgow for Giant Mark Strong for Oedipus Best Director Eline Arbo for The Years Jordan Fein for Fiddler on the Roof Nicholas Hytner for Giant Robert Icke for Oedipus Best Costume Design Hugh Durrant for Robin Hood Sachiko Nakahara for Spirited Away Tom Scutt for Fiddler on the Roof Best Sound Design Nick Lidster for Fiddler on the Roof Christopher Shutt for Oedipus Thijs van Vuure for The Years Koichi Yamamoto for Spirited Away Best New Entertainment or Comedy Play Ballet Shoes adapted by Kendall Feaver at National Theatre I Inside No. 9 Stage/Fright by Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Spirited Away adapted by John Caird and co-adapted by Maoko Imai Titanique by Tye Blue, Marla Mindelle and Constantine Rousouli Best Family Show Brainiac Live at Marylebone Theatre Maddie Moate's Very Curious Christmas at Apollo Theatre The Nutcracker at Polka Theatre Rough Magic at Shakespeare's Globe Best Theatre Choreographer Matthew Bourne for Oliver! Julia Cheng for Fiddler on the Roof Hofesh Shechter for Oedipus Christopher Wheeldon for MJ The Musical Best Set Design Jon Bausor for set design, Toby Olié and Daisy Beattie for puppetry design, and Satoshi Kuriyama for projection design for Spirited Away Frankie Bradshaw for set design for Ballet Shoes Es Devlin for set design for Coriolanus Tom Scutt for set design for Fiddler on the Roof Best Lighting Design Paule Constable and Ben Jacobs for Oliver! Howard Hudson for Starlight Express Howard Hudson for Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812 Aideen Malone for Fiddler on the Roof Best New Production in Affiliate Theatre Animal Farm at Theatre Royal Stratford East Boys on the Verge of Tears at Soho Theatre English at Kiln Theatre Now, I See at Theatre Royal Stratford East What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank at Marylebone Theatre Outstanding Achievement in Opera Aigul Akhmetshina for Carmen at the Royal Opera House Allan Clayton for Festen at the Royal Opera House Jung Young-doo for direction of Lear at the Barbican Best New Opera Production Duke Bluebeard's Castle by ENO at the London Coliseum Festen by the Royal Opera at the Royal Opera House L'Olimpiade by Irish National Opera and the Royal Opera at the Royal Opera House The Tales of Hoffmann by the Royal Opera at the Royal Opera House Best New Dance Production Assembly Hall at Sadler's Wells Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner at Sadler's Wells Theatre of Dreams at Sadler's Wells An Untitled Love at Sadler's Wells Outstanding Achievement in Dance Sarah Chun for her performance in Three Short Ballets Tom Visser for his lighting design of Angels' Atlas as part of Frontiers: Choreographers of Canada – Pite/Kudelka/Portner Eva Yerbabuena for her performance in Yerbabuena Outstanding Musical Contribution Mark Aspinall for Musical Supervision and Additional Orchestrations for Fiddler on the Roof Darren Clark for Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements and Mark Aspinall for Musical Direction, Music Supervision, Orchestrations and Arrangements for The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Dave Malloy for Orchestrations and Nicholas Skilbeck for Musical Supervision for Natasha, Pierre and The Great Comet of 1812 The Olivier Awards will take place on Sunday 6 April.
