The Apollo Theatre will play host to David Mamet’s two hander A Life in the Theatre, starring Patrick Stewart and Joshua Jackson. Rather fittingly it’s about a veteran actor teaching his craft to a younger newcomer – Stewart has appeared in numerous West End outings whereas Jackson, best known for Dawson’s Creek, is making his West End debut. The last time we saw Patrick Stewart on stage was in 2003 when he headlined Ibsen’s The Master Builder - quite a contrast to Joshua Jackson, who has not appeared on stage since he was eight. The play is directed by regular Mamet director Lindsay Posner, who has attracted such celebrities as Matthew Perry, Minnie Driver and Julia Stiles.

Traffic Jam in "Prius Only" Lane

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Nov. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrity attendees and presenters at the 14th annual Environmental Media Awards (EMA) on November 17, 2004, were counting on actions speaking louder than words when they arrived at the ceremony in hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles. But no one expected a traffic jam in the "Prius Only" lane.
Over 60 celebrities and Hollywood glitterati demonstrated their commitment to the environment by arriving in the super ultra low-emission hybrids. To underscore the Environmental Media Association's dedication to recognizing environmentally conscious programming, a special "Prius Only" lane had been designated but actual use went well beyond expectations.
Some of the presenters and guests who benefited from Prius Privileges included: Woody Harrelson, Jeffrey Tambor of the Emmy winning series "Arrested Development," Jason Schwartzman of "I Heart Huckabees," comedienne Sarah Silverman, actresses Wendie Malik, Sara Rue ("Less Than Perfect"), Poppy Montgomery ("Without A Trace"), Frances Fisher ("House of Sand and Fog"), Dana Delany, Julie Warner ("Baseball Wives"), actors Peter Horton ("While I Was Gone"), Dean Cain, and Joshua Jackson ("Dawson's Creek"). Special honorees Daryl Hannah and Willie Nelson also drive alternative fuel vehicles.

"I believe that cars like the Toyota Prius are moving in the right direction and taking the appropriate steps to help create a more sustainable environment for future generations," states television star Dean Cain.
By showing their support for fuel efficient cars to decrease our dependence on fossil fuels, reduce air pollution, and stem climate change, these attendees joined the growing list of celebrities who already demonstrate their concern for the environment by owning and driving a Toyota Prius including Cameron Diaz, Leonardo DiCaprio, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Will Ferrell, Tim Robbins, and many more.
For the third consecutive year, Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. was the Presenting Sponsor of the Environmental Media Awards. The awards recognize the creative teams behind television, film and music productions that raise public awareness of environmental issues by incorporating positive environmental messages in their work.
Toyota, the recognized leader in hybrid technology, is attracting a mainstream audience for its environmentally advanced vehicles. Sales of Toyota's gas-electric hybrid Prius recently passed 200,000 units worldwide, making Prius the world's best-selling hybrid. Sales in the U.S. are expected to be nearly 50,000 for 2004 and double that for 2005.
Quelle: Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A.

"...To underscore the organization's dedication to recognizing environmentally
conscious programming, a special "Prius Only" lane for high-mileage, super
ultra low-emissions hybrid vehicles will be designated for attendees and
presenters. Prius Privileges will be extended to attendees arriving in Toyota
hybrids including: Woody Harrelson, Jeffrey Tambor of the Emmy winning series
"Arrested Development," director David O. Russell and Jason Schwartzman of I
Heart Huckabees, comedienne Sarah Silverman, actresses Sara Rue ("Less Than
Perfect"), Poppy Montgomery ("Without A Trace"), Frances Fisher (House of Sand
and Fog), Julie Warner ("Baseball Wives"), actors Peter Horton ("While I Was
Gone"), Dean Cain, and Joshua Jackson ("Dawson's Creek"). "

Fernando Eimbcke's Duck Season (Temporada de Patos) won the Grand Jury Prize of the International Feature Competition at AFI Fest 2004, which concluded Sunday. Jury awards were handed out Friday. The audience award in the feature category, announced Sunday, went to Hotel Rwanda, directed by Terry George and starring Don Cheadle, which will be released domestically by United Artists. Wash Westmoreland's Gay Republicans took the audience award in the documentary category, while the audience award for best short went to Neele Leana Vollmar's My Parents. The International Feature Jury, which consisted of Joshua Jackson, Emily Mortimer and Peter Scarlet, hailed the Mexican feature Duck Season, the story of two 14-year-olds spending a Sunday afternoon together, as "an extraordinarily well-crafted, well-acted debut film. Its impressive formal control is matched by its refreshing and original sense of humor."

Miramax may be ailing, but they held their position as best party-thrower at the film industry tradeshow American Film Market, wrapping up tomorrow in Santa Monica. There were lots of unsuccessful crashers at this event last Friday, held at the restaurant Akwa. The celebs attending spanned Hollywood young and old. Quentin Tarantino and producing pal Lawrence Bender spent most of the evening in conversations with buyers and fans at the indoor bar. Outside on the patio, Joshua Jackson entertained a gaggle of ladies gathering around him. David Carradine, looking better in person than in Kill Bill volumes 1&2, wandered around chatting to people, as did Anthony Minghella. And Schuyler Fisk, daughter of Sissy Spacek, was constantly surrounded by adoring men (which didn't seem to make it easy for her burly bearded bodyguard straight out of a Shaw brothers movie). But the highlight of the evening was the entrance of the Weinstein brothers and Kate Beckinsale. Radiant in a gold dress, she stopped quite a few conversations. She was gracious to the throng around her angling for face time. However, Harvey made it less than pleasant for the peasants that tried to engage him in chit-chat. Was his attendance predicated on chatting up potential suitors in anticipation of his impending divorce from the Mouse House? He and Bob hid away in the back VIP room for the rest of the party.

Thanks to Claire for letting us know that tickets are on sale for "A Life in the Theatre". Buy tickets here.

The play will be previewing January 27, 2005, and run from February 2nd through April 23rd, 2005

Apollo
Shaftesbury Avenue London, W1V 7HD
Tube Piccadilly Circus
Telephone 0870 890 1101

LIFE IN THEATRE, A
by David Mamet

Location West End
Genre Comedy
Previews from 27 Jan 05
Opens 2 Feb 05
Booking to 23 Apr 05
Closes
Time Mon to Sat at 7.45pm, Mats Thurs & Sat at 4pm
B/O Price Ł15 - Ł40
B/O Tel Fee!
Standby Concs
Tickets
Performers Patrick Stewart as (Robert), Joshua Jackson (John)
Director Lindsay Posner

Synopsis A play about two actors, stage veteran 'Robert' and aspiring young newcomer 'John'. Set both on stage and behind the scenes in a fading small town rep, the piece follows their friendship and their rivalry as they battle with the cruel uncertainties of their profession.
Length 1hr 30min (No Interval)