Brad Pitt surprises everyone with appearance at première

brad-pittBrad Pitt surprised everyone last night by showing up, unannounced, to the première of new Hollywood blockbuster “The Time Travellers Wife”. The film, which Pitt produced, was being shown for the first time at the Zeigfield Theatre in New York when Brad arrived in a black lincoln town car limo to the shock of all of the fans, cast and crew of the film. Pitt attended the première alone, just two days after the première for Quentin Tarrantino’s film Inglourious Basterds in which he is the lead actor.

The film, an adaptation of the popular novel of the same name from Audrey Niffenegger, is about the story of a man who carries a genetic disorder that causes him to fall through time each time he becomes stressed and stars Eric Bana, who recently played Doctor McCoy in the recent successful Star Trek reboot, as the time traveller. The film has been receiving mixed reviews with some critics praising its outlandish plot whilst others condemning it for being “ridiculous”.

The film has spent a long time in production due to the rights being owned by Plan B Entertainment, which was founded by Pitt and former partner Jennifer Aniston. It took a few years but Pitt took full ownership of the troubled firm in 2006 and now has several films in the pipeline for the next two years. His surprise appearance yesterday will certainly do no harm for the publicity or success of his latest film.

James Morrison comes to Cardiff CIA

James Morrison

James Morrison

James Morrison has revealed he is to include a show in Cardiff in his biggest ever UK tour.

The singer-songwriter will open his latest jaunt in the Welsh capital at the Cardiff International Arena on 25th November.

He will include later dates in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham, Glasgow and Aberdeen on the tour.

This is the third British tour in the last eight months from Morrison, but his continuing popularity should ensure there are plenty of limousines bound for the shows.

His last album Songs For You, Truths For Me has been a success around the world, selling more than one million copies.

However, fans will be hoping to hear older tracks from album Undiscovered, such as the You Give Me Something and Wonderful World.

Recently, he has had a number two chart hit with Broken Strings, which is a duet with Nelly Furtado and his most successful single so far.

Annual festival set for Cardiff

Annual festival set for Cardiff

The highlight of the cultural year in Cardiff is fast approaching, with the Cardiff Festival only one month away.

The festival will take place around the Welsh capital at various venues on every weekend throughout July and August.

Included in the celebrations will be street theatre events, live music and family entertainment.

However, people may want to arrive in stylish limousines for theatre shows being put on in the open air.

These include versions of Shakespeare’s timeless play Twelfth Night on July 2nd and 3rd, which will be performed by Lord Chamberlain’s Men.

Those looking for musical fun can head to St David’s Hall from July 9th to 25th, where the Welsh Proms are taking place.

Meanwhile, a Harry Potter-themed day will be held at the Red Dragon Centre Family Festival on July 26th.

It is sure to leave children of all ages spellbound by the adventures in JK Rowling’s popular books.ADNFCR-1946-ID-19204357-ADNFCR

Jane Horrocks for new musical in London

Jane Horrocks for new musical in London

Annie Get Your Gun is set to be performed in a West End theatre for the first time in 18 years.

The famous show will star Jane Horrocks in the gun-slinging role of heroine Annie Oakley.

From October 3rd, people will be able to head to the Young Vic theatre in limousines to see the musical.

Julian Ovenden is co-starring in the production, having previously appeared in musicals including Marguerite and Merrily We Roll Along.

The songs in Annie Get Your Gun have gone down as all-time classics, including There’s No Business Like Showbusiness, Anything You Can Do (I Can Do Better), Doing What Comes Naturally.

However, a plot involving a contest to get into Buffalo Bill’s Wild West Show keeps the action moving along at a fast pace.

The Prince of Wales Theatre was the last London theatre to stage the musical in 1992, while it was debuted on Broadway in 1946.ADNFCR-1946-ID-19204353-ADNFCR

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