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BourbonUniverse: Q&A with John Simm – Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass

Posted on 29/06/2016 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Bourbon Universe Ellie 21 June 2016 On the 21st June 2016, I had the opportunity to be present at a Q&A with John Simm at the Theatre Royal Haymarket in the heart of London’s West End. John Simm is best known for is roles in TV Shows such as Life on Mars and Doctor Who … Continue reading →

Community / Events / Performing Arts / Stage / Theatre

John Simm Masterclass

Posted on 27/05/2016 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Masterclass Tuesday 21st June 2:30-4:00pm Theatre Royal Haymarket For our third Masterclass in June, come on down and see us for an opportunity to put your questions to award winning actor John Simm! About John John Simm’s prolific career encompasses extensive theatre, film & television credits. His theatre work includes Pinter’s The Homecoming and The Hothouse at … Continue reading →

Interview / Podcast / Radio

John Simm joins David Morrissey on Soho Radio

Posted on 18/01/2016 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Soho Radio 10-12pm David Morrissey and Friends 18 Jan 2016 Be sure to join my on my show on @sohoradio this Monday at 10-Midnight. My guest this week is the great John Simm. — David Morrissey (@davemorrissey64) 13. Januar 2016 Play radio interview (00:55:09): Continue reading →

Events / Literature / Live/Recorded Reading

Watch John Simm’s Reading of The Iliad Live: Part 20

Posted on 27/10/2015 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Almeida Theatre 17 October 2015 On 14 August, we brought you The Iliad. Sixty-six artists, 18,255 lines of text and audience of more than 50,000 people across the world, watching online or in person at the Almeida and the British Museum. Now, the full capture of all 68 sections of the event is available to … Continue reading →

Community / Events / Literature / Live/Recorded Reading / Twitter

The Iliad Online: John Simm takes part in epic 15-hour live performance

Posted on 15/08/2015 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Almeida Theatre Almeida Greeks – The Iliad 14 Aug 2015 – 14 Aug 2015 This summer, [there was] a rare opportunity to experience a reading of Homer’s The Iliad. From morning until night, more than 50 artists [read from] individual sections – beginning at the British Museum and culminating on the Almeida stage with the wrath … Continue reading →

Gig/Concert/Performance / iTunes / Music / Spotify

Magic Alex Celebrate Band’s 20th Anniversary with Headline Gig at Barfly

Posted on 04/05/2015 by Administrator • 2 Comments

Barfly Magic Alex 25 Jun 2015, 7:00 pm BUY TICKETS “There’s only three bands that have ever mattered. Echo & The Bunnymen, The Velvet Underground and Magic Alex” ~ Ian McCulloch, Echo & The Bunnymen Formed in 1995 by childhood friends, vocalist Dean Taylor and guitarist John Simm over the course of the next 12 months … Continue reading →

Drama / Radio

Radio Drama: Mrs Robinson, I Presume – Starring John Simm as Director Mike Nichols

Posted on 28/04/2015 by Administrator • Leave a comment

BBC Radio 4 – Drama, Mrs Robinson, I Presume Fri 24 Apr 2015 14:15 “John Simm gives Nichols humility and vulnerability – notably when recounting his origins as a Jewish refugee from Nazism” ~The Stage In 1963, fledgling producer Lawrence Turman read a novel by Charles Webb called The Graduate. He knew he had to … Continue reading →

Awarded / Awards / Community / Royal Television Society - RTS

John Simm receives Royal Television Society North West award for his performance in Prey

Posted on 24/11/2014 by Administrator • 1 Comment

Prolific North 17 Nov 2014 David Prior Full list of winners from the Royal Television Society North West awards Indies from across the region were recognised on Saturday at the Royal Television Society North West awards. Red Production Company took home the Judges’ Award and also saw performers in two of its hit dramas of … Continue reading →

Digital / Interview / iTunes / Online

Esquire Weekly – Q&A Interview: John Simm talks acting, raving and being “a twat”

Posted on 03/10/2014 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Esquire Weekly Issue 51 Amy Raphael 25 September 2014 Esquire Weekly is the 100% original iPad and iPhone magazine from the people who bring you esquire.co.uk. Click the Gallery of circles below to view the digital interview. [To exit Gallery, find and click on the x in upper left corner of viewer] Continue reading →

Interview / Online / Series / Television / TV

John Simm discusses his new role in BBC America’s ‘Intruders’ …and reveals his Elvis fandom.

Posted on 25/08/2014 by Administrator • 1 Comment

Entertainment Weekly Community Kelly Connolly 23 Aug 2014 John Simm interview: Intruders star says he heard voices on set On BBC America’s new drama Intruders, acclaimed British actor John Simm plays Jack Whelan, a former cop whose life is upended when his wife Amy (Mira Sorvino) disappears under mysterious circumstances. The EW Community talked to … Continue reading →

iTunes / Music / Spotify / Twitter

John Simm Tweets: ‘Dated & Sexist’ by Magic Alex is Available on iTunes and Spotify

Posted on 05/07/2014 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Good morning pop pickers. Dated&Sexist by Magic Alex is LIVE again on iTunes, spotify, etc! https://t.co/RJGwK4ZQ8G http://t.co/VqYKq4qgm9” — John Simm (@john_simm) 3. Juli 2014 About Magic Alex Formed in 1995 by vocalist Dean Taylor (ex lead singer with the brilliantly baggy Cherrydales) and bass player Simon Borkin (from music press darlings Sign Language), over the … Continue reading →

Drama / Radio

Radio Drama: Inspector Resnick – Cutting Edge with John Simm

Posted on 27/05/2014 by Administrator • 1 Comment

BBC Radio 4 Extra Inspector Resnick – Cutting Edge May 2014 Radio Drama: John Harvey’s thriller from 1996 stars Tom Georgeson, John Simm, Sean Baker, Kate Eaton and Paul Bazeley. A savage assault is only the first in a series of brutal assaults on hospital staff. As panic grips the city, it’s up to Detective … Continue reading →

Books / Music / Poetry

John Simm reads a selection from The Coral keyboard player Nick Power’s poetry collection

Posted on 18/03/2014 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Liverpool Echo 18 Mar 2014 Nick Power launches Small Town Chase, a collection of lyrical stories and poems The Coral’s keyboard player has released a collection of poetry. Nick Power has written Small Town Chase, a book of 87 lyrical stories and poems. A Soundcloud playlist has been set up to launch the book, with … Continue reading →

Charity / Film / Film / Film & Movie / Short Film / Television

John Simm supports Prostate Cancer UK charity film: Father’s Day

Posted on 22/06/2013 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Prostate Cancer UK One gang, one plan, one big problem. A man dies every hour and they all have to face up to it. Joe wants out but the Don won’t take no for an answer. Carl lays a plan to use Alison as the bait. Will it work, or will Joe walk away? Father’s … Continue reading →

doctor who / exclusive / Interview / Series / Television / TV / YouTube

Doctor Who Exclusives: John Simm on his Return as The Master; Missy and The Master Dance Together

Posted on 09/07/2017 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Doctor Who YouTube Channel Jun/Jul 2017 John Simm Returns As The Master – Doctor Who: Series 10 John Simm reveals what drew him back to play the Master once more. Missy And The Master Dance Together – Doctor Who: Series 10 Michelle Gomez and John Simm talk about who led the dance and who had … Continue reading →

Serial / Television / TV

John Simm to play a grieving father in new ITV thriller Trauma

Posted on 30/05/2017 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Radio Times Ben Dowell 25 May 2017 Adrian Lester also stars in the drama by Doctor Foster writer Mike Bartlett John Simm is to play a grieving and bitter father in a new ITV thriller written by Doctor Foster creator Mike Bartlett. Factory manager Dan Bowker’s life is shattered when his 15 year-old son Alex … Continue reading →

doctor who / Serial / Television / TV

Doctor Who stars John Simm and Billie Piper cast in new BBC thriller Collateral

Posted on 12/04/2017 by Administrator • Leave a comment

Radio Times Ben Dowell 7 Apr 2017 Four-part drama from David Hare sees Simm play a politician and Piper his troubled ex-girlfriend John Simm and Billie Piper have been cast as former lovers in a new BBC 2 thriller written by David Hare. The pair, whose characters of The Master and the Doctor’s companion Rose … Continue reading →

doctor who / Series / Television / TV

John Simm to return as The Master in Doctor Who

Posted on 06/04/2017 by Administrator • 1 Comment

BBC Media Centre 6 Apr 2017 GK John Simm will return as The Master to battle The Doctor (Peter Capaldi), new companion Bill Potts (Pearl Mackie) and Nardole (Matt Lucas) in the forthcoming series of Doctor Who. John Simm says: “I can confirm that it’s true, thanks to the power of time travel I’m back. … Continue reading →

season / Series / Television / TV

ABC’s ‘The Catch’ with John Simm Embracing Comedy in Season 2

Posted on 11/01/2017 by Administrator • Leave a comment

The Hollywood Reporter Lesley Goldberg 10 January 2017 Showrunner Allan Heinberg says there will be less of a procedural hook to the second-year Shondaland drama. ABC’s The Catch is rebooting itself for its upcoming second season. Showrunner Allan Heinberg told reporters Tuesday at the Television Critics Association’s winter press tour that the con-man drama starring Peter … Continue reading →

Drama / DVD / season / Television / TV

The Catch: Season One with John Simm on DVD

Posted on 12/08/2016 by Administrator • 2 Comments

TVShowsOnDVD.com David Lambert 11 Aug 2016 The Catch – ‘The Complete 1st Season’ DVD: From the Executive Producers of Scandal and How To Get Away With Murder Television’s sexiest cat and mouse game blends the wages of sin with the art of seduction for utterly intoxicating entertainment. From the Executive Producers of Scandal and How … Continue reading →