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!
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 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
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
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.
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' 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
October
12, 2008
- Oscar
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.
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'
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
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..
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!
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!
