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Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen On Stage – One of Britain's best-loved actors
If you fancy seeing one of the nation's national treasures in action, the highly respected and much-loved Ian McKellen live and dangerous, on stage doing his remarkable thing, this is your chance. He's a wonderful man, highly entertaining, and this latest tour sees him taking a one-man show around the country, from the depths of the English countryside right up to Orkney in the far north.
The legendary actor has been busy taking this specially curated show to venues around the country to raise funds for regional UK theatres. As The Telegraph says, this is an event rich in “Warmth, wit and wizardry. Come one, come all and marvel”. And they're not wrong. McKellen is celebrating his 80th birthday by touring this brand new solo show that kicks off with Gandalf and, in the actor's words, “will probably end with an invitation to act with me on stage”. The event is billed as being packed with brilliant anecdotes and acting.
McKellen has more to say about the production: “Live theatre has always been thrilling to me, as an actor and in the audience. Growing up in Lancashire, I was grateful to those companies who toured beyond London and I've always enjoyed repaying that debt by touring up and down the country myself, with the National Theatre, Royal Shakespeare Company, Prospect Theatre, the Actors' Company, as well as with commercial productions. Sean Mathias, the director and I have worked together for stage and screen, many happy times.”
Sir Ian McKellen's incredible career covers genres as diverse as Shakespeare and Science Fiction. He has won a total of six Olivier Awards, a Tony Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, BIF Award, two Saturn Awards, four Drama Desk Awards, and two Critics' Choice Awards plus a load more nominations. He has sealed his reputation in stone with masterpiece roles like the King in 1995's awesome production of Richard III , as James Whale in Gods and Monsters, as Magneto in the X-Men and, most famously of all, as the wizard Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit.
McKellen was awarded Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1979, and was actually knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts. He was made a Companion of Honour for services to drama and equality in 2008. He's a stalwart champion of the LGBTQ social movement and was given the Freedom of the City of London in 2014. If that doesn't make him a living theatre legend, we don't know what does!
The limited London run of McKellen's solo masterpiece takes place once the UK tour is complete, landing at the West End's Harold Pinter theatre in autumn 2019 for a strictly limited run tat takes us into January 2020.
Who is this show for?
This performance is suitable for those aged 6 or more.
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Sunday, 5 January 2020
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Once in a lifetime stuffSir Ian McKellen outdid himself. The originality of the performance is unparalleled and a noble cause to boot. Must watch for theatre lovers.
H Reviewed on 24 December 2019 by Hamza
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Amazing showThoroughly enjoyed the entire show. Fantastic performance!
C Reviewed on 23 December 2019 by Charlotte
Rochford, United Kingdom
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A humble masterpieceA Reviewed on 13 December 2019 by Anita
Blagnac, France
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2,5h of theatrical phenomenon from Sir Ian McKellenAn outstanding performance from a theatrical legend. A unique journey through the milestones of his career from his early years in Manchester till his recent role as Gandalf. A must see!
A Reviewed on 11 December 2019 by Angeliki
Brussels, Belgium
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EXCELLENTD Reviewed on 30 November 2019 by David
New York, United States Of America
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Amazing!!!!!The best show I have even seen.Ian McKellen is amazing. Can’t believe that someone is so talented and educated as He is.
F Reviewed on 17 November 2019 by Fani
Hove, United Kingdom
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GeniusIt’s a privilege to witness McKellen’s talent .... and in such historic surrounds.
R Reviewed on 17 November 2019 by Rod
Cockermouth, United Kingdom
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Hats off to one of the UK’s greatest actors of all time!Hats off to one of the UK’s greatest actors of all time!
J Reviewed on 12 November 2019 by Jose
San Francisco, United States Of America
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Amazing MckellenThe guy is a genius!
L Reviewed on 11 November 2019 by Linda
Ilford, United Kingdom
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ExcellentThis was a fab show
P Reviewed on 27 October 2019 by Patricia
Sutton, United Kingdom
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Ian was his usual brilliance. XE Reviewed on 19 October 2019 by Eire
Dunleer, Ireland
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BrilliantJust brilliant! We loved it and Sir Ian McKellen was truly amazing.
C Reviewed on 15 October 2019 by Chris
St Helens, United Kingdom
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underwhelmingSorry to say, Ian McKellen seemed very tired. Highlights of the show (for me) were his performance of part of a Gerald Manley Hopkins play and his recitation from TS Eliot's Cats. Inevitably a fair bit of time was given over to Lord of the Rings, but with more emphasis on the film rather than the book - though this probably was a good choice as it appealed to the younger members of the audience. Just not to my taste, I guess.
L Reviewed on 10 October 2019 by Lisa
Newton Abbot, United Kingdom
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NiceAs not native speaker and not a student of English litarature, I appreciate how, as a result of this show, an overview of Shakespeare plays was provided to me. In an interesting and funny way. I might look some up based on this show. It made me curious. Well done.
M Reviewed on 08 October 2019 by Mario
Jaklovce, Slovakia
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Fantastic eveningI feel ptiveliged to have been to this show. Was an amazing night. What a special person
M Reviewed on 05 October 2019 by Maureen
41 Conduit Road, Hong Kong
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A Performance without the Plot to support it but nevertheless engaging ( well almost)One does not question or write about Sir McKellen's acting abilities . They are superb and in full display. Even the casual conversation( most of it) appears to be extremely well prepared and well timed. Th revelation os what he can do and how much energy he has at 80. What the performance suffers from is a play. So a solo , even by Sir McKellen is a little jaded without the plot or the movement of a well knit play. What us remarkable is that it still does hold interest reasonably well. Close to two hours and if that can sustain ( even if reasonably) by the presence of just one actor, one admits that the show fulfilled its promise of treating you to an Ian McKellen presence.
A Reviewed on 30 September 2019 by Arindam
Kolkata, India
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Outstanding - McKellen shone like the star he is!L Reviewed on 30 September 2019 by Luise
London, United Kingdom
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You don’t want to miss thisT Reviewed on 29 September 2019 by Tara
Barnet, United Kingdom
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A Great ActorNo costumes needed to get completely immersed into the dialogue. Ian McKellen at his best.
R Reviewed on 28 September 2019 by Rachel
Billingham, United Kingdom
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Incredible
K Reviewed on 27 September 2019 by Kseniia
Saint-petersburg, Russian Federation
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Just a delightful show from a delightful personI have to say that you need to do a little bit of Shakespeare homework to get all the jokes, other than that. Memorable. Tip: old theatre, gets REALLY hot. Wear breezy clothes and bring a fan.
D Reviewed on 25 September 2019 by Diana
London, United Kingdom
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Brilliant showcase of McKellen's talentsGreat show - well presented and performed. The Lord of the Rings performances were fantastic but the Shakespeare was the star of the show.
L Reviewed on 25 September 2019 by Lauren
Wantage, United Kingdom
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Unmissable eveningJ Reviewed on 23 September 2019 by Jeremy
London, United Kingdom
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Beautiful and enchantingH Reviewed on 22 September 2019 by Helen
Huntley Gloucester, United Kingdom
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FabulousB Reviewed on 21 September 2019 by Brenda
Monkstown, Ireland
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