Author Archives: Merlyn
Iorek play memorabilia to be auctioned
May 18, 2005
Alistair Petrie, the actor who played Iorek Byrnison in the stage adaptation of His Dark Materials, writes: “After the success of The His Dark Materials Poster auction on Ebay, The National Theatre kindly has given me a bear head and … Continue reading
From the Gutter to the Stars
May 9, 2005
The Oxford Student writes about the stage adaptation of I Was a Rat: “The Old Fire Station looks different. Ruffled posters stretch the walls, extolling local shoe-makers; merchants rub shoulders with buskers and thieves, while paper boys shout of marriage … Continue reading
Weitz Withdraws as Director
December 14, 2004
In a statement released to us this evening, New Line announced that Chris Weitz would be withdrawing as director of the His Dark Materials films. “Citing the “technical challenges of making such an epic,” director Chris Weitz has exited New … Continue reading
Name-A-Character Charity Auction on Tuesday
March 28, 2004
Just a reminder to those of you in the UK with money to burn – Philip Pullman, along with 30 other top authors, with be auctioning off the right to name a character in his next book, Tuesday March 30th, … Continue reading
Pullman to be at National Platform Tonight!
March 5, 2004
Kay from the NT tells us that Philip Pullman will now be at the platform tonight at 6pm, introducing the staged version of Heinrich von Kleist's renowned essay, performed by Iain Mitchell, Matt Wilde and Ben Wright, directed by Matt … Continue reading
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