National Geographic photographer Charlie Hamilton James was recognized again for his work on vultures, earning top honors in the story category. He was last recognized in 2015. A hundred photographs from the competition will be shown at an exhibit started on October 21 at the Natural History Museum in London and runs until September 2017. For more on Charlie’s vulture story visit https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/oct/15/demise-of-vulture-puts-africa-at-risk-of-disease Continue reading charlie hamilton james scoops prize at wildlife photographer of the year 2016

Star of Red Velvet Adrian Lester has been nominated for Best Actor at this year’s Olivier Awards, which take place on 3rd April. Lester is nominated alongside Sir Kenneth Branagh, nominated for The Winter’s Tale and Kenneth Cranham for The Father. Mark Rylance, fresh from his Oscar win, is also nominated for best actor for the Globe’s new production, Farinelli and the King, at Duke of York’s Theatre. The Olivier awards are … Continue reading adrian lester nominated for olivier award

Adrian Lester is brilliant in this role.. he got a standing ovation and deserved it.  The Times **** A triumphant return for Adrian Lester as pioneering black actor Ira Aldridge. Time Out **** But he’s (Adrian Lester) never been better than as Ira Aldridge, the black American actor pelted with abuse when he appeared as Othello at Covent Garden in 1833.  Evening Standard **** Lester’s magnificent … Continue reading red velvet opens to critical acclaim

Motherfucker with the Hat, starring Ricardo Chavira and directed by Indhu Rubasingham was awarded the Best Play award at the prestigious Evening Standard Theatre Awards, which took place at the Old Vic Theatre on Sunday 22nd November 2015. A roll call of stars including Nicole Kidman, Adrian Lester, Ruth Wilson, Anne-Marie Duff and Dominic West stepped out to celebrate British theatre at the annual London Evening … Continue reading motherfucker with the hat wins best play