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Glasgow Times
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
EastEnders legend Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88
According to a statement from his agency Scott Marshall Partners, Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The statement read: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88. 'He died peacefully at home, with his wife Mary and daughter Julia.' The Yorkshire-born actor from Scarborough played Edward Bishop in the BBC soap from 2010 to 2011. His character was the leader of the local church choir and embarked on a romance with Dot Cotton, played by the late June Brown. On the stage, Barrie was a member of Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic, and was praised for his numerous Shakespearean and other stage roles, including The Woman In Black and Lunch With Marlene. His one-man show Macready! played in 65 countries worldwide, representing GB at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Arts Festival in Australia. Barrie also made more than 150 screen appearances, including in shows such as Emergency Ward 10, No Hiding Place, Softly, Softly, Special Branch, On Giant's Shoulders and Queen Of Swords. In 1983, he played Eglamour in the BBC TV adaptation of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen Of Verona. Recommended reading: He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally. Barrie's writing credits include Wellington, The Family At Ham, The Devil You Know and The Other Woman, which was broadcast by the BBC, starring the late Dame Thora Hird. The actor met his wife while attending Hull University, where he was president of the debating union.
South Wales Argus
10-07-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
EastEnders legend Frank Barrie has died at the age of 88
According to a statement from his agency Scott Marshall Partners, Barrie died peacefully at home surrounded by his family. The statement read: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our beloved client, Frank Barrie, at the age of 88. 'He died peacefully at home, with his wife Mary and daughter Julia.' The Yorkshire-born actor from Scarborough played Edward Bishop in the BBC soap from 2010 to 2011. His character was the leader of the local church choir and embarked on a romance with Dot Cotton, played by the late June Brown. On the stage, Barrie was a member of Sir Laurence Olivier's National Theatre Company at the Old Vic, and was praised for his numerous Shakespearean and other stage roles, including The Woman In Black and Lunch With Marlene. His one-man show Macready! played in 65 countries worldwide, representing GB at the 1982 Commonwealth Games Arts Festival in Australia. Barrie also made more than 150 screen appearances, including in shows such as Emergency Ward 10, No Hiding Place, Softly, Softly, Special Branch, On Giant's Shoulders and Queen Of Swords. In 1983, he played Eglamour in the BBC TV adaptation of Shakespeare's The Two Gentlemen Of Verona. He also found success as a director on productions of Shylock, JM Barrie and The Life And Loves Of Edith Wharton, all of which toured internationally. Recommended reading: Barrie's writing credits include Wellington, The Family At Ham, The Devil You Know and The Other Woman, which was broadcast by the BBC, starring the late Dame Thora Hird. The actor met his wife while attending Hull University, where he was president of the debating union. Tributes have been made on social media since Barrie's passing was announced, as someone posted on X: "Very sad to hear about the passing of the great actor, Frank Barrie. I worked with Frank only once, but it was a rich experience. He was a gentleman, a teacher and a supportive wing man. A true man of the theatre, who will be sadly missed. RIP."
CairoScene
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- CairoScene
Karan Aujla to Make Abu Dhabi Debut at Etihad Park This November
Karan Aujla is set to perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time as part of his world tour, with tickets now available via Live Nation Middle East. Jul 09, 2025 Punjabi singer and songwriter Karan Aujla is set to perform live in Abu Dhabi for the first time, bringing his 'It Was All A Dream' World Tour to Etihad Park, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 29th. Known for hits like 'Softly', 'Admirin' You', and 'On Top', Aujla has become one of the most prominent voices in contemporary Punjabi music. His upcoming Abu Dhabi concert promises a dynamic setlist featuring crowd favourites alongside new material, supported by a large-scale production and visual setup. The event marks a key stop in Aujla's global tour Tickets start at AED 195 and can be purchased through the official Live Nation Middle East website.
What's On
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- What's On
Karan Aujla to headline Etihad Arena with his biggest UAE show yet
Punjabi music fans, get ready, global superstar Karan Aujla is bringing his record-smashing It Was All A Dream world tour to the United Arab Emirates for the first time, and it's set to be huge. The chart-topping artist will perform one-night-only at Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Saturday, November 29, 2025. Fresh off his wildly successful India tour (which drew over 200,000 fans), this will be Aujla's first-ever stadium show in the region, and it's expected to welcome more than 30,000 fans. Presented by Live Nation Middle East and Team Innovation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi and Miral, this performance marks a major milestone in Aujla's career — and a big moment for Punjabi music in the UAE. From 'Admiring You' to 'Softly' , and new releases like 'Courtside' and 'Tell Me' (his collab with OneRepublic), the concert will be packed with fan favourites and never-before-seen moments. He'll be joined on stage by longtime collaborator Ikky, with a full-scale production featuring immersive visuals and soundscapes. 'I can't wait to share this experience with the UAE,' said Aujla. 'Let's make history for Punjabi music.' 2025 has already been a banner year for the singer-songwriter, with multiple JUNO Award nominations and massive international collaborations. His video for Courtside , filmed at the Miami Grand Prix, hit 23 million views and became the most-watched video on YouTube within 24 hours of release. Location: Etihad Arena, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi When: Saturday, November 29 Tickets: Tickets go on presale for Emirates NBD customers on Friday, July 11 at 12pm GST, with early access for Yas Annual Pass Holders and Live Nation members on Saturday, July 12. General sale opens on Sunday, July 13 at 12pm GST via Prices start from Dhs195, with special VIP packages also available. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
Observer
01-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Observer
Banksy reveals lighthouse image in undisclosed location
Banksy has put an image of a lighthouse and the words "I want to be what you see in me" in an undisclosed location. The image on his Instagram has two older people walking their two dogs near the artwork, which is in black and white with the lighthouse tower shining outwards. Another picture shows a blurred person riding a scooter and a graffiti tag close by the artwork. The Bristol graffiti artist has seen his works fetch millions at auction, and led to speculation over his identity. The latest work, revealed on Thursday, has a tag that seems to say"Yaze," which is the mark used by Canadian graffiti artist Yaze, who also goes by the name Marco The Polo and cites Banksy as an inspiration. The quote used by Banksy could also have been taken from a song by Tennessee-based country band Lonestar, called "Softly," which features the lyric: "I want to be what you see in me. I want to love you the way that you love me." Online speculation has claimed that the new piece could be in French city Marseille, a location where French street artist Invader has brought his pixelated style. Last year, London saw a swathe of animal-themed Banksy works including a rhino seemingly mounting a silver Nissan Micra, two elephant silhouettes with their trunks stretched out towards each other, and three monkeys that looked as though they were swinging ona bridge. Since putting one of a gorilla lifting the shutter at London Zoo, Banksy has also posted another image, of a Madonna with baby Jesus and what looks like a bullet hole. The lighthouse is his latest image. —PA Media/dpa
