Toby Stephens: What my mum Maggie Smith taught me about acting by Patrick Smith

As the son of thespian royalty takes on Peter Shaffer’s ‘Equus’ at the Menier Chocolate Factory, Patrick Smith meets the celebrated stage actor to discuss Bond, the perils of being cal…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:20am on May 9, 2026☆⚑

Sarah Parish: ‘Sex scenes in the Nineties could get pretty awkward’ by Patrick Smith

From ‘W1A’ to ‘Industry’, Sarah Parish has carved out a place as one of the most watchable actors on British TV. As her new play ‘Eclipse’ opens in Chichester, she talks to Patri…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:00am on May 3, 2026☆⚑

Chris Martin loves her. Yungblud thinks she's a 'rock star': Meet the eightysomething vocal coach essential to the stars by Patrick Smith

Mary Hammond has helped everyone from Adele to Cruz Beckham to sing better. Coldplay's Chris Martin and Yungblud, among others, tell Patrick Smith what makes her so special " 'The bigger you…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:48am on April 19, 2026☆⚑

Billy Crudup on Method acting and Trump's America: 'It is becoming an increasingly lawless community' by Patrick Smith

The star of 'Almost Famous' and 'The Morning Show' talks to Patrick Smith about forcing out tears in 'Jay Kelly', playing the lawman in 'High Noon', and bumping into 'golden god' Robert Plant

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 2:02am on December 6, 2025☆⚑

Alan Cumming: 'After my rant about trans rights, I was worried I would be deported' by Patrick Smith

The actor is also a deeply concerned US citizen. He talks to Patrick Smith about the fear gripping the US, JK Rowling, the star-studded mini-festival he's holding in tiny Pitlochry, and work…

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 1:36am on November 15, 2025☆⚑

Michael Shannon on stage acting, General Zod, and performing as REM's Michael Stipe: 'I've had a career that's all over the shop' by Patrick Smith

The admired actor talks to Patrick Smith about the painful truths of Eugene O'Neill, the treatment of Zack Snyder, and his issue with autograph hunters

SOURCE: www.the-independent.com at 2:18am on July 12, 2025☆⚑

Jack Davenport: 'What would Shakespeare make of a trigger warning?' by Patrick Smith

The star of 'This Life' may hate actors 'sounding off' about politics, but he has strong views on everything from Brexit and Andrew Tate to soaring London ticket prices. As his new play abou…

SOURCE: The Independent at 1:02am on March 3, 2024☆⚑

Andy Serkis on his 'shocking' new play, AI and cancellation: 'I defy anyone not to tap their foot to Michael Jackson. Your body won't let you by Patrick Smith

The actor and director goes to the pub to tell Patrick Smith why he thinks 'Ulster American' might start a riot, how his 'Animal Farm' will land in a Britain that has abandoned democratic pr…

SOURCE: The Independent at 2:12am on December 9, 2023☆⚑

Bruce Willis to make his Broadway debut in Stephen King's Misery by Patrick Smith

The actor will star in a stage version of Stephen King's Misery

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 4:13am on March 5, 2015☆⚑

Lenny Henry to star in Educating Rita at Chichester by Patrick Smith

Chichester Festival Theatre's newly announced season also features a Chekhov trilogy adapted by David Hare, starring Anna Chancellor and Samuel West

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 10:00am on February 26, 2015☆⚑

Secret Cinema presents Back to the Future, review: 'triumphant' by Patrick Smith

Secret Cinema's recreation of Back to the Future is a feat of triumph over adversity, says Patrick Smith

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 7:54am on August 1, 2014☆⚑

Secret Cinema presents The Grand Budapest Hotel, review by Patrick Smith

Patrick Smith delights in a live theatrical production inspired by Wes Anderson's stylish new film    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 3:00am on March 8, 2014☆⚑

Five things to do in London: London Ice Sculpting Festival and 12 Years a Slave by Patrick Smith

Haven't made plans for this weekend, Londoners? Patrick Smith offers some tips on how to fill your diary. This week includes: the London Ice Sculpting Festival and 12 Years a Slave &nbs…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 8:22am on January 10, 2014☆⚑