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John Simm Interview: “Finding out my dad was not my dad spun my world”
The TimesDominic Maxwell15 Nov 2024 The actor uncovered the truth about his paternity while filming an ITV ancestry programme with his Life on Mars co-star Philip Glenister “It’s been a mad year,” says John Simm, and for once this is more than actorspeak for being a bit busy. Granted, he has been busy. He has to screw … Continue reading
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Inside the Rehearsal Room of A Christmas Carol with John Simm as Scrooge
YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre4 November 2024 Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials) and starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge. Continue reading
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Interview with John Simm: A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic
YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre15 October 2024 Starring John Simm (Life on Mars, Grace) as Ebenezer Scrooge, Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns to The Old Vic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Playing from 09 Nov 2024–04 Jan 2025. Continue reading
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Old Vic Theatre: First Look Behind the Scenes Photoshoot of John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge
YouTubeThe Old Vic Theatre5 October 2024 Come behind the scenes for a first look at John Simm (Grace, Life on Mars) as Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas in Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic, joyously adapted for the stage by Jack Thorne (Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, His Dark Materials). Continue reading
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Take a First Peek as Simm goes Scrooge
What’s On StageAlex Wood1 Oct 2024 Full cast announced for A Christmas Carol with John Simm at the Old Vic John Simm as Scrooge | Photo: © Hugo Glendinning The full cast joining John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge has been revealed for the 2024 production of A Christmas Carol at the Old Vic. Adapted by Jack Thorne … Continue reading
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Book Now: A Christmas Carol 2024 at The Old Vic Theatre with John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge
The Old Vic TheatreA Christmas Carol26 Jul 2024 John Simm will play Ebenezer Scrooge on stage in A Christmas Carol at The Old Vic Theatre from 9 Nov 2024 through 4 Jan 2025. Book Tickets John Simm as Ebenezer Scrooge | Photo: Hugo Glendinning Matthew Warchus’ big-hearted, smash hit production of Charles Dickens’ immortal classic returns … Continue reading
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ACT Exhibition by Joe Simpson Features John Simm as Rick Deckard from Blade Runner
Joe SimpsonExhibition: ACT59 Great Portland Street, London UK13th-28th August 2022 Artist Joe Simpson has asked his favourite British actors, ‘What role have you always wanted to play but have never got the chance?’. He then creates a narrative painting of them depicted as their choice on a large wide format canvas. Visit: Online Gallery of … Continue reading
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Chichester Festival Theatre: Visionary Stages with Special Guest John Simm
Chichester Festival TheatreVisionary StagesSunday 3 Jul through Saturday 31 Dec 2022 For Event Details and Booking: Visionary Stages is streaming through 31 December 2022. This event is part of Digital Stages. Take a look at the trailer to find out some of the special guests like Sir Derek Jacobi, John Simm and more! Join Chichester Festival Theatre … Continue reading
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Festival Curator John Simm: Roles of a Lifetime, Shakespeare & Shakin’ Stevens
The Line-Up with Shaun Keaveny11 May 2022 You may know him best as an actor, but John Simm is also a fine musician, just ask Echo & The Bunnymen or New Order. John shares his early guitar-playing ambitions from gigging with his dad, to switching gears to acting in The Lakes, Doctor Who, Grace and … Continue reading
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John Simm: ‘I got rid of the music and clubbing and got into some proper serious drama’
The Big IssueAdrian Lobb9 May 2022 The seven ages of Simm: actor John Simm on The Lakes, Life On Mars, Doctor Who, Macbeth, Grace… and the Game of Thrones prequel that got away John Simm in Macbeth, The Lakes, Grace, Life on Mars and Doctor Who.Photo illustration: The Big Issue (Images: Alamy / ITV) John … Continue reading
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Short Film Joey: Starring John Simm & Andrea Lowe
Joey James Swift – Director of Photography 3 Nov 2020 Joey Short films & Music videos Short film starring John Simm as ‘Joey’. Written & Directed by Will Ash & Andy Knott. Currently on festival circuit. Full film available on request. JOEY is a dark love story set in a forgotten seaside town. It follows … Continue reading
John Simm and Dervla Kirwan interviews | Macbeth at Chichester Festival Theatre
Whats on Stage – YouTube 24 Sep 2019 We sit down with the two stars of Chichester’s Macbeth – Dervla Kirwan and John Simm – to chat about starring in Paul Miller’s new revival at the Chichester Festival Theatre. Find out more: https://www.whatsonstage.com/chichester-theatre/news/macbeth-chichester-john-simm-full-casting_49645.html Continue reading
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John Simm Interview – The Guardian
The Guardian Sam Wollaston 27 Sep 2019 John Simm: ‘I don’t feel anything when I film any more’ From his Life on Mars cop to Crime and Punishment’s Raskolnikov, Simm does a fine line in the troubled and conflicted. Next up? Macbeth John Simm doesn’t do any of that superstition nonsense. It’s not the Scottish … Continue reading
Radio Interview: Chris Evans Chats with BAFTA-Nominated Acting Royalty John Simm
Virgin Radio UK Chris Evans Breakfast Show 4 Sep 2019 Listen below as Chris Evans chats with BAFTA-nominated acting royalty John Simm about making his debut at Chichester Festival Theatre in the title role of Macbeth, plus his upcoming role in the new prequel series to Game of Thrones. Play Radio Interview (00:17:16): Continue reading
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John Simm and Dervla Kirwan head the cast of Macbeth
Chichester Festival Theatre 21 Sep- 26 Oct Present fears Are less than horrible imaginings Book Tickets for Macbeth (Priority booking from 24 Feb, General booking from 2 March) Much celebrated for his forthright bravery, Macbeth is a state hero. After the bloody defeat of a rebel army, he encounters a trio of strangers who predict … Continue reading
Radio Interview: John Simm Joins Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 Jo Whiley 16 Jan 2019 John talks with Jo Whiley about doing Harold Pinter plays, Party Time and Celebration, plus what projects he has up next. Play Radio Interview (00:11:17): Music Played New Order – Temptation – THE EDGE OF THE EIGHTIES (VARIOUS ARTISTS). SONY BMG. David Bowie – TVC 15 – … Continue reading
Philip Glenister and John Simm In Conversation – Orange Tree Theatre
Orange Tree Theatre Philip Glenister and John Simm In Conversation BOOK NOW for Sun 16th Sep 2018 19:00 Philip Glenister and John Simm are reunited following the hugely popular TV series Life on Mars, Mad Dogs, Prey and State of Play for an exclusive In Conversation at the Orange Tree. With just half of the OT’s income coming from ticket sales, the … Continue reading
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John Simm among 24 Influential Ambassadors supporting Theatres Trust
Theatres Trust Ambassadors 27 Jun 2018 “As a young actor attending College in Blackpool, I appeared in three productions at ‘The Blackpool Grand Theatre’, It was the first theatre stage I ever appeared on, and because of that wonderful old place I have been in love with theatre ever since. The Theatres Trust supports The … Continue reading
John Simm has joined the extraordinary company of Pinter at the Pinter
Pinter at the Pinter Party Time/Celebration 20 December – 26 January 2019 The Jamie Lloyd Company presents an extraordinary season of Harold Pinter’s one-act plays on the tenth anniversary of the Nobel Prize winner’s death, performed in the theatre that bears his name. Find out in this casting announcement video why John Simm and his … Continue reading
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Radio Interview: John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work
BBC Radio 6 Music Sound and Vision Miranda Sawyer 29 April 2018 John Simm joins Miranda Sawyer to discuss the use of music in his work. From Human Traffic to Life On Mars to Doctor Who, John Simm is one of the UK’s finest actors. Play radio interview (00:55:55): Music Played The Stone … Continue reading
Edith Bowman welcomes John Simm to Soundtracking
Soundtracking with Edith Bowman Edith Bowman 20 Apr 2018 In a unique weekly podcast, Edith Bowman sits down with a variety of film directors, actors, producers and composers to talk about the music that inspired them and how they use music in their films, from their current release to key moments in their career. The … Continue reading
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BourbonUniverse: Q&A with John Simm – Theatre Royal Haymarket Masterclass
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
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