Gemma Whelan
Gemma Whelan will be bringing her upper class character Chastity Butterworth (“named after the belt”) to Soho Theatre in the guise of a chat show host. The show is a trial run through, with refreshments provided (sounds intriguing!). Two shows were sheduled but one is already
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October 16, 2015 // 0 Comments
This weekend sees the launch of the latest series of Doctor Who – the ninth since its return in 2005, and the thirty-fifth overall since 1963. Led once more by Peter Capaldi as The Doctor, with Jenna Coleman as Clara Oswald and the sublime Michelle Gomez (Psychobitches) as Missy, this
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September 19, 2015 // 3 Comments
Gemma Whelan will be returning to Game of Thrones next year, according to fansite Winter Is Coming. The comedian and actress, most recently seen on our screens in Murder in Successville, plays Yara Greyjoy – fierce warrior and loyal sister to the tormented Theon (Alfie Allen). First
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September 2, 2015 // 0 Comments
If, like us, you’re enjoying BBC Three’s new game-show sitcom whodunnit hybrid Murder in Successville, you’re no doubt already looking forward to this week’s episode on Wednesday evening. Starring Tom Davis on magnificent form as rough-n-ready DI Sleet, the series
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June 1, 2015 // 0 Comments
Welcome to The Velvet Onion – the central hub for an interconnected range of alternative comedy and more. Click through for the latest news, and see what’s so hot right now THIS WEEK below… DOLL & EM RETURNS Doll & Em, Wednesday, 10:00pm, SKY ATLANTIC A year after their near-perfect
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June 1, 2015 // 0 Comments
This week sees the launch of brand new, madcap BBC Three comedy Murder in Successville, with Tom Davis right in the middle of it all as tough, uncompromising hardman of crimesolving, DI Sleet. Each week, a celebrity guest is made rookie partner, and asked to solve a murder in a town where famous
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May 6, 2015 // 3 Comments
May 4, 2015 // 0 Comments
It’s almost time to pay a visit to Murder in Successville, the new sitcom-gameshow hybrid featuring a cavalcade of familiar faces to TVO readers. As we told you back in February, the series is set in a fictional town brimming with celebrities – and a high incidence of surreal homicide,
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April 18, 2015 // 0 Comments
Welcome to The Velvet Onion – the central hub for an interconnected range of alternative comedy and more. Click through for the latest news, and see what’s so hot right now THIS WEEK below… PIECES This week sees the online debut of Jack Weatherley‘s sublime short
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April 6, 2015 // 0 Comments
BBC Three and Tiger Aspect have officially confirmed that, following a non-broadcast pilot last year, Murder In Successville will be appearing on the channel as a full series later this year. The series is set in a fictional town brimming with celebrities – and a high incidence of surreal
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February 2, 2015 // 1 Comment
It’s the news we’ve been waiting for… The Day They Came To Suck Out Our Brains is becoming a movie – and YOU can get involved with the production! Written and created by Bob Pipe (the man behind The Forgery Club) and James Wren (the man behind The Hen & Chickens),
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October 24, 2014 // 2 Comments
There’s just over a week to go until Game of Thrones returns, and as its fandom goes into meltdown, there’s some great news for those who just can’t wait a second longer than necessary. And with Tony Way returning as Dontas Hollard this season alongside Gemma Whelan (The Day
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March 28, 2014 // 0 Comments
Some of the country’s most exciting female stand-up, sketch and character comedians, including a few with TVO connections, are coming together for a night of comedy to raise money for homeless women. Bring it Home for Homelessness takes place on Saturday 18th May at Islington’s Union Chapel.
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May 5, 2013 // 0 Comments
Richard Sandling‘s latest Squat Betty spoken word night looks set to be a corker, with some familiar guest stars. The show fuses poetry, storytelling, sketch and character comedy with music, book readers, lectures and, of course, stand-up. MC Sandling will attempt to write at least one
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April 7, 2013 // 0 Comments
As we mentioned back in July, the new, third series of Game of Thrones will feature Paul Kaye as red priest turned fire wielding warrior Thoros Of Myr. The series begins next week (1st April) on Sky Atlantic, just one day after it airs in America. Series three has more newcomers including Dame
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March 27, 2013 // 3 Comments
The Forgery Club is celebrating it’s 2nd birthday this February and how else to celebrate than with a night out in Londontown with some oh-too familiar names. Compered by Rachel Stubbings of Jackal Films fame and Luke Mcqueen – the night will also be welcoming the presence of TVO faces
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January 30, 2012 // 0 Comments
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