Ben Barnes will take the leading role in Sebastian Faulk’ Birdsong. It will be performed at the Comedy Theater, in London’s West end, from 29th September onward.
Here’s the synopsis of the play:
The play tells the story of one man’s journey through an all-consuming love affair and into the horror of the First World War: While staying as the guest of a factory owner in pre-First World War France, Stephen Wraysford embarks on a passionate affair with Isabelle, the wife of his host. The affair changes them both for ever. A few years later Stephen finds himself back in the same part of France, but this time as a soldier at the Battle of the Somme, the bloodiest encounter in British military history. As his men die around him, Stephen turns to his enduring love for Isabelle for the strength to continue and to save something for future generations.
Click on the picture to discover more about the play!
You can find more detail about it HERE
So, who wants to book a flight to London for the end of September?
Source: www.whatsonstage.com
Thanks to Regys for the info!
Thanks Regys! You’re wonderful!
Dias De Cine clip
Lots and lots of news for you dear Barnians! Let’s start with a clip from the tv show Diaz de Cine! Click HERE to watch the clip courtesy of RTVE.ES.
P.s. Unfortunately it is dubbed in Spanish!
Thanks Regys for the news!!!!
Last day shooting
Dramatic finish to Belfast’s Killing Bono movie
Friday, 19 February 2010
Killing time: Ben Barnes, star of Killing Bono, on set last night in Belfast's Library Street as shooting of the rock comedy draws to an end around the city centre
The sounds of car crashing and classic U2 tunes reverberated around Belfast city centre last night — as the final scenes of the movie Killing Bono were shot in Belfast.
With Joshua Tree LP adverts, retro wear and vintage cars, Royal Avenue, Library Street and Little Donegall Street were made over to look like 1980s Dublin.
During almost six hours of filming, the Belfast crew captured what one insider described as “the biggest scene in the film”.
Filming of the story, set around the formative school years of the Dublin supergroup, whose hits include I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For, has been taking place across Belfast for weeks.
It tells the story from the point of view of the less successful rival band which a classmate of Bono’s, Neil McCormick and his brother, set up in the late 1970s.
At around 11pm last night the film’s main character McCormick, played by Ben Barnes, was filmed racing to the Frames Complex in search of Bono.
Unfortunately he doesn’t make it, instead smashing into a parked car outside the venue.
Location manager Andrew Wilson described last night’s filming as “action-packed”.
He said: “These scenes make up the penultimate scenes of the film.
“They are crucial to the overall theme and are very exciting. We are, as you can see, taking over much of Royal Avenue.”
The Bono character was sadly nowhere to be seen, but that didn’t discourage onlookers who lined the streets to catch a glimpse of the actors.
Described as a low budget film, Killing Bono is the latest in an increasingly long line of film productions to hit the streets of the Belfast.
Mr Wilson described the film industry here as “booming”.
He said: “Northern Ireland is popular because crews can be within pretty much anywhere within an hour. That means they can move from a city to the country in that short space of time.
“When time is money — as it is within the film industry — that becomes hugely important. Film crews can fly into Belfast and be on the Antrim Coast in under an hour. There is a huge amount of money to be made in the industry here — thankfully the Northern Ireland film industry has never been stronger.”
Killing Bono wraps on Saturday morning and its expected release date is later in the summer.
Source: The Belfast Telegraph
Click HERE to read a great set report by Allison!
Thanks to that wonderful Regys and to the BenBarnesFan for this lovely pic!!!
This is Ben on the set of Killing Bono! Enjoy!
