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Earlier this month Sir Ian McKellen became the latest famous face to buy a pub. His premises, The Grapes in Limehouse, was built in 1720 and…
Sir Ian McKellen has become the landlord of a traditional ‘East End boozer’
The last time I was on stage in New Zealand was at the Isaac Theatre Royal in Waiting for Godot ... I love this beautiful old theatre and want to help restore it as soon as possible.More quotes »
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Stars Who Share Roles
From Josh Brolin and Tommy Lee Jones to Michael Fassbender and Sir Ian McKellen, there are numerous pairs of actors who both play the younger and older versions of the same character. Take a look back at many of the great (and sometimes different) portra 5/31/12 from Bella Sugar Read more »
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Why does the Evening Standard love The Grapes in Limehouse
RUTH Bloomfield tells Evening Standard readers that Limehouse is a great place to be – and a great place to drink! “…Gordon Ramsay is not the only household name with a pub in the area. Sir Ian McKellen, a long-time resident, is the co-owner of The Grape from Anorak Read more »
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Celebrity birthdays on May 25
Actor Ian McKellen is 73. Actress-singer Leslie Uggams is 69. Director-Muppetteer Frank Oz is 68. Actress Karen Valentine is 65. Singer Klaus Meine of Scorpions is 64. Actress Patti D’Arbanville (“New York Undercover”) is 61. Actress Connie Sellecca is 5 from Miami Herald Read more »
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Hollywood celebrities raise funds for Christchurch theatre
Hollywood stars are supporting an online auction, benefiting a Christchurch theatre company. Ian McKellen, Elijah Wood, Beyoncé, Orlando Bloom and Dame Maggie Smith are among a group of Hollywood A-list celebrities donating items, with all proceeds going from TVNZ Read more »
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'The Hobbit' Set Photos Give A Glimpse Of Sir Peter Jackson's 'Lord Of The Rings' Prequel
Photos showing a bird's-eye view of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey set in New Zealand have been released, giving J.R.R Tolkein fans a further glimpse of what to expect from the Lord of the Rings prequel. The aerial shots from the set of Sir Peter Jack from The Huffington Post Read more »
