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'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Oxford
'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Oxford

'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Oxford

November 16, 2008 -  Oscar Wilde's 'An Ideal Husband', an examination of love, honor and  acceptance, is presented at the Playhouse Theatre in Oxford from Monday 17 November to Saturday 22 November. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael) is a leading government official whose idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal. In slinks Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara), a woman with a dark secret regarding a youthful misconduct.  Can Sir Robert escape her clutches?  Mark Piper directs the Sir Peter Hall revival.

 

New artwork is up.
New artwork is up!

There is new artwork! 

November 16, 2008 -  The unforgettable face of Michael Praed encourages some of us to attempt to create works of art celebrating his features.  Here are two new attempts.  One is a fantasy of Michael as James Bond, and the other is a rendering of an idealistic young hero called Robin of Loxley. The artists are Ilse Gopal and a webmaster who lets power go to her head. (Ahem!)

 

There are new encounters with Michael!
There is a new Encounter to read!

An 'Ideal' Encounter

November 16, 2008 -  We always enjoy hearing about Michael's interaction with his fans.  He does his best to make each fan feel special whenever he can.  Here is a new Encounter with a lucky fan.

 

'An Ideal Husband' enters Edinburgh
'An Ideal Husband' enters Edinburgh

'An Ideal Husband' enters Edinburgh

November 9, 2008 -  Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband' returns to Scotland this week, Oscar Wilde's comedy is presented at the King's Theatre in Edinburgh from Monday 10 November to Saturday 15 November. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

The career and marriage of an esteemed government official (Michael as Sir Robert Chiltern) is threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets.  Will Sir Robert atone for his mistake but destroy his career?  Will his idealistic wife (Carole Royle) still love him when she discovers his past?

 

'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Sheffield
'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Sheffield

'An Ideal Husband' onstage in Sheffield

November 2, 2008 -  Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband', Oscar Wilde's examination of love, honor and  acceptance, is presented at the Lyceum Theatre in Sheffield from Monday 3 November to Saturday 8 November. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

Exemplifying the highest principles, Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael) is a leading government official whose idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal. Both his career and marriage is threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets. 

 

Richmond receives 'An Ideal Husband'
The Richmond Theatre in Richmond receives 'An Ideal Husband'

Richmond receives 'An Ideal Husband'

October 25, 2008 'An Ideal Husband', Oscar Wilde's examination of love, honor and  acceptance, moves to Richmond Theatre in Richmond from Monday 27 October to Saturday 1 November. 'Mark Piper directs this Bill Kenwright production,  Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

Known for exemplifying the highest principles, Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael) is a leading government official whose idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal. Both his career and marriage is threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets. 

 

'An Ideal Husband' bows at Bromley
'An Ideal Husband' migrates north to Aberdeen

'An Ideal Husband' bows at Bromley

October 19, 2008 - The cast of Bill Kenwright's production of 'An Ideal Husband' will be taking their bows at The Churchill in Bromley from Monday 20 October to Saturday 25 October. 'Mark Piper directs Oscar Wilde's unexpectedly relevant comedy regarding public and private honor,  Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

The apparently ideal marriage and career of government official Sir Robert Chiltern is threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets.  Michael plays the man in the middle of the storm.. Kate O'Mara and Carol Royle also star.

 

'An Ideal Husband' migrates north to Aberdeen
'An Ideal Husband' migrates north to Aberdeen

'An Ideal Husband' migrates north to Aberdeen

October 12, 2008Oscar Wilde's unexpectedly relevant comedy regarding public and private honor, 'An Ideal Husband', moves north to Aberdeen this week.  The play runs from Monday 13 October to Saturday 18 October. Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall revival and is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

Known for exemplifying the highest principles, Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael) is a leading government official whose idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal. Both his career and marriage are threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets. 

 

'Timewatch: The Boxer Rebellion' © 2008 BBC
'Timewatch: The Boxer Rebellion' © 2008 BBC

Michael narrates 'Timewatch: The Boxer Rebellion'

October 7, 2008 - Michael Praed narrates 'Timewatch: The Boxer Rebellion' on Saturday, 11 October 2008 at 18.50 on BBC2. This is the second, and last, episode Michael will narrate this series.

In 1910, fearing western influence, a Chinese faction (the Boxers) resists the growing strength of foreign powers. In response, 3,000 foreigners are entrapped. 'Timewatch' tells how the foreign nations unite, to do battle with 'The Boxer Rebellion'. Told through Chinese sources and the diaries and memoirs of the outnumbered European defenders, the siege helped to bring down the imperial monarchy, precipitating a century of destruction, revolution and ultimate renewal.

Check the Timewatch website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, discussions and videos.  (Unfortunately, video clips are available to those in the UK only.)

 

Guildford gets 'An Ideal Husband'.
Guildford gets 'An Ideal Husband'.

Guildford gets 'An Ideal Husband'

October 5, 2008 - Early misconduct threatens the career and marriage of a leading government official (played by Michael Praed) in Oscar Wilde's An Ideal Husband' at the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in Guildford this week.  The play runs from Monday 6 October to Saturday 11 October.   The production, based on Peter Hall's direction, is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

 

'An Ideal Husband' moves to Malvern.
'An Ideal Husband' moves to Malvern.

'An Ideal Husband' moves to Malvern

September 28, 2008 - Oscar Wilde's surprisingly relevant comedy regarding respectability and honor, 'An Ideal Husband', moves to Malvern this week.  The play will be presented at the Festival Theatre from Monday 29 September to Saturday 4 October.   Mark Piper directs the Peter Hall revival.  The production is produced by Bill Kenwright. Please view our venue database here for ticket and contact details.

Wealthy Sir Robert Chiltern (Michael) leads an exemplary life as a leading government official known for his principles.  His idealistic wife (Carol Royle) has placed him on a pedestal. Both his career and marriage are threatened when the scheming Mrs Cheveley (Kate O'Mara) materializes with evidence of wealth based on selling government secrets and an inclination to blackmail.. 

 

There is a new encounter with Michael!
Who is the lucky person who recently met up with Michael?

New encounter with Michael

September 24, 2008 - Along with the prospect to see Michael in 'An Ideal Husband', the new tour provides opportunities to meet Michael. Check here to see a photograph of  the latest encounter!

 

'Timewatch: Stonehenge - The Healing Stones' © 2008 BBC
'Timewatch: Stonehenge - The Healing Stones' © 2008 BBC

Michael narrates 'Timewatch' special

September 23, 2008 - With autumn, comes the much anticipated return of 'Timewatch', the BBC's flagship documentary series, narrated by Michael Praed, 'Timewatch: Stonehenge - The Healing Stones' airs on Saturday, 27 September 2008 at 8.05 pm on BBC2.  It will be a one-hour special.  

Archaeologists Tim Darvill and Geoff Wainwright, digging the first excavation at Stonehenge allowed in four decades, think they have pinpointed when the mysterious structure was first erected.  They also  explain their theory that Stonehenge was a place of pilgrimage and healing, a Neolithic Lourdes. 

Check the Timewatch website for updates, glimpses behind the scenes, panoramic views from inside the stone circle, and videos.  The introductory audio/video clip, narrated by Michael, will be available online for a short while here.

Thanks go to Joan for spotting this in the television schedule, and to Janet for letting us know last spring that it was in the works!

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