Katharine the Great

Katharine the Great

She was one of the leading lady’s in the history of the medium to sustain a major career over six decades and was of the few movie stars who had performed regularly on the stage and was a model for at least three generations of women.  She was an actress who knew how...
Chaplin’s Era

Chaplin’s Era

Known as one of the greatest comedians of all time Charlie Chaplin rose to fame in the era of silent film. In this talk I’ll cover how Chaplin started his journey from growing up in the sordid realties of his South London childhood all the way to receiving an Honorary...
Michael Caine’s 15 rules for acting – part 1

Michael Caine’s 15 rules for acting – part 1

If you want to be a star kid remember this: talk low, talk slow, and don’t say too much. Those were the words John Wayne dispensed to Michael Caine in his younger acting days.  His book ‘blowing the bloody doors of’ is really a reflection and a look back on his life...
Miriam Margolyes, oh what a funny woman you are!

Miriam Margolyes, oh what a funny woman you are!

Some are born comic, some achieve comedy, while some have comedy thrust upon them.  And Miriam Margolyes is definitely in the third camp. There’s something about her face and body that makes people laugh.  This lady has no filters and doesn’t hold back, telling you...