The MGM musical, Summer Stock (1950) was originally intended as a starring vehicle for Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney. But producer, Joe Pasternak had second thoughts and put Gene Kelly in the picture, because the Garland-Kelly combination seemed like a stronger box office bet, after their two previous movies together. This is the third and last time they are in the same film, and this was Garland's 27th and final film for MGM. "Portland Fancy" - Gene Kelly and Judy Garland (first pretending she cannot dance!) #SummerStock #JudyGarland #GeneKelly

farewell to Into The Woods at Bridge theatre - a beautiful musical and production x

One of the earliest and most iconic revolving-set sequences ever put on film. Fred Astaire dancing on the ceiling in Royal Wedding (1951) still feels like movie magic.

One month before her 95th birthday, Patricia Routledge wrote words that still echo softly today: “I’ll be turning 95 this coming Monday. In my younger years, I was often filled with worry — worry that I wasn’t quite good enough, that no one would cast me again, that I wouldn’t live up to my mother’s hopes. But these days begin in peace, and end in gratitude.” Her life didn’t truly take shape until her forties. She had worked steadily — in provincial theatres, radio plays, and West End productions — yet often felt adrift, searching for a home within herself. At 50, she accepted a television role she assumed would be small: Hyacinth Bucket in Keeping Up Appearances. To her surprise, it carried her into living rooms around the world. That role, she later reflected, helped her embrace her own quirks. It healed something in her. At 60, she began learning Italian — not for work, but so she could sing opera in its native tongue. She also discovered how to live alone without being lonely. Each night, she read poetry aloud, not for diction, but to quiet her soul. At 70, she returned to Shakespeare’s stage, no longer burdened by the need to prove herself. She performed with stillness — and audiences felt that she was no longer acting, but simply being. At 80, she took up watercolor painting. She painted flowers from her garden, old hats from her youth, faces she once glimpsed on the London Underground. Each painting was a memory made visible. Now, at 95, she writes letters by hand. She bakes rye bread. She breathes deeply each morning. She cherishes laughter but no longer seeks to make anyone laugh. The quiet is her dearest companion. And with that quiet came her message to us all: Growing older is not the closing act. It can be the most exquisite chapter — if you let yourself bloom again. Let these years be your treasure years. You don’t need fame. You don’t need perfection. You only need to show up — fully — for the life that is still yours. With love and gentleness, — Patricia Routledge

He would have been 80 today (and hated it!) but he would be so proud of the stadium and what #davidmoyes is doing with the team. And also what ⁦@BKL_Productions⁩ is doing with their shows. 💙💔

Yesterday was the @OlivierAwards nominees lunch. It was a lovely event with a truly extraordinary finale. The nominees were told to go to Piccadilly Circus at 5pm to see an announcement. It was truly humbling to see. A moment I’ll never forget. #olivierawards

Coming this Sunday!!! We are all so looking forward to getting this Gorgeous Show on the road!!!! Featuring our Special Guest @laurenmayoakley ✨ Book now to grab those last remaining few tickets for @TheAntonDuBeke At the Musicals Tour ✨ antontour.com

Let the magic begin!!! #ThatsEntertainment ✨ Anton XX 😘🕺❤️ #AntonAtTheMusicals #2025Tour #BookNow! 🎟️ antontour.com

WINNER: BEST PERFORMER ✨ Congratulations to our DAZZLING DOLLY Imelda Staunton on her well-deserved win! @whatsonstage #HelloDollyLDN #WOSawards

'I've never talked to a man for more than five minutes without wanting to box his ears' 💁‍♀️ You can watch #TheCornIsGreen on #NationalTheatreAtHome

Wishing everybody a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from everyone at Michael Harrison Entertainment! 🎄✨🎊 Here’s to another fabulous year of incredible productions in 2025!! 🎭

I’m now at end of life care - palliative care-and will be going into a hospice for the foreseeable - thanks to everyone who sends me love and support- you’ve been amazing