Thursday, May 19, 2005

Two Cheers for the Culture Show

From the newsletter:

"Verity Sharp catches up with Kathy Burke, known most famously as the female half of the slobs Wayne and Waynetta. She’s moved on from acting to become one of the most sought after theatre directors, and is currently working on a revival of her Tricycle Theatre production of Brendan Behan’s play 'A Quare Fellow'. Kathy talks about why she chose to end her acting career, her Irish roots, her fascination with Behan’s work and her future directing plans."

One cheer withdrawn for this news:


"We also have what we think is the first appearance on British TV of Antony Hegarty. He has a voice and style that defies easy definition and a fan base that includes Lou Reed, Marc Almond, Laurie Anderson, Boy George and Rufus Wainwright. We met up with Antony on the tour that his band Antony and the Johnsons are making of Europe, ahead of his upcoming UK tour. Antony talks to the Culture Show about his career and musical inspirations. This film will also feature a rare interview with the singer Marc Almond."

Yes, Lisa, I know how you feel about Rufus, but just look at the company he's keeping.

3 comments:

Imposs1904 said...

John,

What a star you are. I absolutely love Kathy Burke and if it wasn't for your blog I wouldn't have known she was on tv tonight.

Thanks a million. I owe you one.

John said...

Cheers, Darren. We aim to please. Among other things.

Lisa Rullsenberg said...

Bugger. That will teach me to always watch the blog - Cloud will be furious to have missed her...

And on the topic of Rufus keeping company with Anthony H --- Old Whore's Diet is possibly one of my least favourite tracks on Want Two once AH comes warbling in. Butt out, Anthony!!! Shame as well because live, minus Anthony of course, the track was really fun.