Darren Criss says he will no longer play LGBT characters
Darren Criss has said he will no longer play LGBT characters because he does not want to deprive gay actors of potential roles.
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Sir Ian McKellen shares cheeky Buckingham Palace throne room exploits
Sir Ian McKellen has said that he and Dame Judi Dench once sneaked into the throne room in Buckingham Palace without anybody knowing they were there.
Lord of the Rings star Sir Ian McKellen to visit Dundee as part of tour to celebrate 80th birthday
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken about how regional theatre launched his career as he prepares to embark on an 80-date tour of the United Kingdom - including Dundee.
In his own words: Sir Ian McKellen on the regional theatres he will tour
Sir Ian McKellen will celebrate his 80th birthday with an 80-date tour of the UK in support of regional theatre.
Sir Ian McKellen: Regional theatre nurtured passion for acting that never faded
Sir Ian McKellen has spoken of how regional theatre in Lancashire helped nurture a “passion for acting which has never faded”.
Jodie Whittaker and Tom Hardy among stars calling for end to homelessness
Jodie Whittaker, Dame Emma Thompson, Tom Hardy and Sir Ian McKellen are among a slew of stars calling for an end to homelessness in the UK in a new campaign.
Maxine Peake wins award for her contribution to British theatre
Maxine Peake has hailed the importance of regional theatres in her career as it was announced she will receive a top industry award for her outstanding contribution to British theatre.
Sir Ian McKellen turned down role in Jeremy Thorpe scandal drama
Sir Ian McKellen turned down a role in a BBC drama series about the former Liberal MP Jeremy Thorpe’s homosexual affair, director Stephen Frears has said.
Troye Sivan reveals he felt ‘really sick’ after he was first attracted to a man
Pop star Troye Sivan has revealed he cried and felt “really sick” after he was first attracted to a man at the age of 13.
Sir Ian McKellen: Young people don’t want labels, fluidity is the future
Sir Ian McKellen has said young people are doing away with labels over their sexuality, and that “fluidity is the future”.
Sir Ian McKellen returning to the stage where he made his West End debut
Sir Ian McKellen is returning to the stage where he made his West End debut to star in the title role of King Lear.
Celebrities get doodling for charity auction
Ed Balls, Sir Ian McKellen and Eleanor Tomlinson have put pen to paper and created doodles for charity.