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This article presents information about the book "Orson Welles: The Road to Xanadu," by Simon Callow. Callow has brought a welcome expertise to the discussion of Welles's stage work. He knows what Edward Gordon Craig, Max Reinhardt and Erwin Piscator did as directors and how Welles's theater grew out of theirs. The first play Welles directed professionally, had something to do with social justice. It was the play "Macbeth" for the Federal Theatre Project of the W.P.A. After this, Welles went on to stage the musical drama "The Cradle Will Rock," written by the dedicated Communist Marc Blitzstein.

An introduction to the periodical is presented in which the editor about several brief profiles string players, musicians and of the contributors including David Cairns, Simon Callow and Bonnie Hampton.

The article presents British actor, director, and author Simon Callow's recollections of a teachers' influence on his life. At the London Oratory School in England, Callow encountered Nic Fizelle, a Frenchman who taught language and history. He describes Fizelle as an exceptional, intellectual man who stood apart from other teachers. Fizelle engaged his students in discussion and taught them to question history, and he formed a close relationship with Callow, acting as a godfather of sorts.

This article provides a review of the theatrical production "Merry Wives: The Musical," starring Judi Dench and Simon Callow.

Reviews the DVD version of the concerto music recording "L'Amfiparnaso," composed by Vecchi and performed by Simon Callow and I. Fagiolini.

Reviews two motion pictures directed by James Ivory. "A Room With a View," starring Simon Callow; "Maurice."

The article offers information on the video titled "The Leagl Aid Team" that describes the cuts to the legal aid system and Judicial Review in Great Britain. Joanna Lumley and Simon Callow have done the voice over for this video that is based on the Cuts Reform Action Plan (CRAP) of Lord Chancellor Chris Grayling.

An interview with actor and author Simon Callow is presented, in which he talks about his book "Being an Actor," music composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and about the claims that opera singers could never act.

The article reviews the one-man show "Juvenalia," by Simon Callow, presented at Assembly Hall until August 30, 2014.

The article reports on a project Our Tribe by the Augustine United Church, Edinburgh, Scotland and the Metropolitan Community Church to welcome into church community lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, queer, questioning and intersex (LGBTQI) people. It mentions the Community Project runner-up award won by the project and the events held by it including creating lanterns to honor people who have supported LGBTQI equal rights like actor Simon Callow, singers Elton John and Madonna.

The multi-hyphenate British actor-author-director Simon Callow, still best known to many Americans for his roles in ''Four Weddings and a Funeral'' and ''Shakespeare in Love,'' says writing was his first ambition. In Britain, his second memoir was released last year and his new book on Charles Dickens will be published early next. His first, ''Dickens' Christmas,'' was for children. This week on Page 20, Callow reviews four children's books about Dickens, ranging from a picture book on his childhood to an illustrated work of nonfiction for older readers about Dickens and the street children of London. Callow's own first encounter with Dickens came when he was 12 and tormented by a bad case of chickenpox. ''My grandmother placed 'The Pickwick Papers' in my hands,'' he recalled in an e-mail. ''I never scratched again. A whole world of characters danced into my life and have never danced out.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

The article highlights the life of the young composer Wolfgand Amadeus Mozart with his family in London, England. English actor Simon Callow unveiled a plaque on September 23, 2011 to commemorate Mozart's first London address, in Cecil Court near Leicester Square. The Mozart family arrived in London in 1764 and stayed in rooms at Cecil Court for three and a half months. Mozart performed twice for George III during his stay in London.

The article reviews the music release featuring the works of José Serebrier, performed by various artists including Gary Karr, Simon Callow, and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra.

The article presents publishing and book industry news briefs. The publishing company Pickering and Chatto has released the book "The Unpublished Writings of Edith Wharton," edited by Laura Rattray. The play "Death and the King's Horseman," by Wole Soyinka is in revival at the National Theatre in London, England. Comments from actor and biographer Simon Callow regarding the closing of independent bookshops in London, England are presented.

The article reviews the music release "Children's Cello," by Steven Isserlis, Stephen Hough and Simon Callow.

The article reviews the film "Four Weddings and a Funeral," starring Hugh Grant and Simon Callow released on DVD format, Deluxe Edition.

The article reports on the revival of pantomimes by the casting of respected actors, C-list celebrities and reality TV stars. Ian McKellen and Simon Callow can both be seen on stage this year, as can a number of less well known performers. The author questions the wisdom of reviving an unenjoyable and poor-quality theater tradition.

Actor Simon Callow discusses his role in a Christmas pantomime of "Aladdin." The actor, who has been in the stage version of "Amadeus," "A Room With a View," and "Four Weddings and a Funeral," describes his odd career trajectory and expresses his admiration for popular theater. "Serious" British stage actors do not suffer from appearing in soaps and Hollywood blockbusters.

Reviews two plays presented in London, England. 'Hitchcock Blonde,' written and directed by Terry Johnson at the Royal Court Theatre; 'Jus' Like That,' directed by Simon Callow at the Garrick Theatre.