Tears for a clown – but Philippe Gaulier leaves the stage in good humour
At an unconventional wake in Paris, ex-pupils tell tales of the entertainer who taught them with brutal and hilarious wit – and bought their secrets with champagne, @thejohnsimpson
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How a 1937 film pulled off one of cinema’s creepiest transformations.
It’s hard to believe this effect was created nearly 90 years ago.
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Gene Wilder as Willy Wonka gave a performance that was equal parts whimsy and menace. He agreed to take the role only if he could make his entrance with a limp that turned into a somersault, so audiences would never know when he was telling the truth.
This weekend is the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, from 1985, and BBC will be repeating 7 hours worth. We have some extra gems I doubt they will use to tune into #LiveAid40
Calling all performers, directors, writers, composers, designers, and theatre creatives! There are two days left to shout about the best theatre debuts from the past 12 months 💖
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