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08-09-2004, 01:47 PM
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 Alan Rickman says festivals changed his life - Actor who plays Snape Summary:
Nearly three decades ago, in his first appearance on an Edinburgh stage, Alan Rickman appeared in the playwright John Barnes’ adaptation of Ben Jonson’s play The Devil is an bottom. He was just out of drama school, and it was his first major part Article:
Thanks to Wizardnews Quote: HARRY Potter actor Alan Rickman has told how Edinburgh festivals have delivered some of the seminal experiences of his working life.*
Nearly three decades ago, in his first appearance on an Edinburgh stage, Rickman appeared in the playwright John Barnes’ adaptation of Ben Jonson’s play The Devil is an bottom. He was just out of drama school, and it was his first major part.*
Rickman, now an acclaimed stage and screen actor made famous for a new generation by his Harry Potter role, made a lightning visit to Edinburgh at the weekend to see the play Swansong, directed by his friend Conor McDermottroe. The two men are working on a film project together.*
He was hoping to catch actors Christian Slater and Frances Barber in One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest, but the show has been delayed by Slater going down with chickenpox.*
"I was hoping to see Christian and Frances, but I think I will wait until he’s better. We were in Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves together," he said.*
The actor said he thought the Fringe had lost some of its "theatrical clout" in recent years due to the growing role of comedy shows. "Its reputation now is more about stand-up, which I find sad," he said.*
But he added: "I’ve had some of the most profound theatrical experiences of my life up here. Scotland is inextricably tied up with my life."*
Rickman grew nostalgic when he drove past the university halls where he once stayed.*
"He has fond memories of doing shows here," McDermottroe said. "He tries to get up here for every Festival, even if he is not working."*
Rickman picked out two plays to see at the weekend: When the Bulbul Stopped Singing at the Traverse Theatre, and Fatboy, starring Mike McShane. He also worked with McShane on Prince of Thieves.*
Rickman first acted in Edinburgh in 1976, in a double bill at the Assembly Rooms. He played Friar Peter in Shakespeare’s Measure for Measure, and Wittipol in The Devil is an bottom. He would later describe his part in Jonson’s play as his first major role.*
"It just defines the word theatre when you come to the Festival," he said. "I’ve had amazing times here."*
Rickman recalled seeing the work of legendary Japanese director Yukio Ninagawa for the first time. Ninagawa’s Macbeth, set in feudal Japan, electrified the Festival in 1985.*
"There are things that change your working life when you see a production," Rickman said.*
In 1991, Rickman was fast becoming a film star, partly on the back of Prince of Thieves. It was after seeing Rickman as the villain in Die Hard, and as the ghost of an amusing lover in Truly, Madly, Deeply that Ninagawa cast him in another Edinburgh production.*
Rickman appeared in The Tango at the End of Winter, with Ninagawa as director, at the King’s Theatre.*
"That was the last time [he appeared on an Edinburgh stage], and it seems long ago," he said.*
Recently, Rickman has become one of the most memorable figures in the series of Harry Potter films as the flamboyantly sinister Professor Severus Snape. It is the latest in a long line of villainous screen roles he’s played - including the Sheriff of Nottingham.*
He said he would be starting work next month on his part in the latest to be filmed, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.*
"I haven’t reported for duty yet. I’ve no idea even where the locations are. My contract doesn’t give out much."*
Rickman wouldn’t be drawn on his plans for any future Harry Potter films. "It’s looking at one movie at a time from here on. It just depends what else you are up to."*
Last year, Rickman was in Love Actually, along with Emma Thompson, with whom he also starred in The Winter Guest.*
Rickman and McDermottroe met on the set of Quigley Down Under in Australia about ten years ago.*
"I was an actor, playing a character employed by Alan to kill Tom Selleck," he said. "We were in Alice Springs in the middle of Australia for about ten weeks. It was not high art."*
They renewed their friendship when McDermottroe later moved to London to work at the National Theatre and start writing.*
Rickman is executive producer on McDermottroe’s film script Waiting for the Healer. It has backing from the Irish Film Board, and Edinburgh’s Moonstone International - linked to the Sundance Institute in the United States - has taken it on for development.*
Swansong is a one-man play set in 1960s Ireland. Its story is launched when a young woman leaves the country to have an abortion. Rickman gave the play glowing praise, saying it had all of the Irish literary inheritance about it. "It’s incredibly powerful, and has brilliant, brilliant acting," he said. The Scotsman  | |
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anyway it is cool i love Alan RIckman he is such a great Actor.
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I would like to Alan Rickman in a good theater part. On stage his presence would be amazing. I would love to see in him in "Midsummer's Night Dream" there are so many parts he could play in that one or "Long Journey into Night", an American play but has some bite to it.
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I think Alan Rickman is a wonderful actor! He seems like the best person who can play the part of Severus Snape...
Good job Alan Rickman!!!!!!!!!! :flowersmile:
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^^^ i agree! I can't imagine if any other actor would portray the role so perfectly!!! I think the same with the old dumbledore (ssssss! can't remember his name so suddenly!!!! :unsure:
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herminoe fan u are so right no 1 can play him better
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alan rickman is a really cool actor. he's brilliant as prof. snape too!! i think it'd be really cool to see him in a theatrical play. | |
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That's really cool!
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He's an excellent actor
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I think Alan Rickman is a brilliant actor. I love the way he plays baddies, sinister but never too serious. I just can't imagine anyone else playing Snape now, he has made the character his own too much.
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Wow nice...
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I think Alan Rickman is a brilliant actor. I love the way he plays baddies, sinister but never too serious. I just can't imagine anyone else playing Snape now, he has made the character his own too much.
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I think Alan Rickman is a brilliant actor. I love the way he plays baddies, sinister but never too serious. I just can't imagine anyone else playing Snape now, he has made the character his own too much.
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I think alan rickman is a great actor, i have seen all of his films..... cool!
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I think alan rickman is a great actor, i have seen all of his films..... cool!
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08-09-2004, 10:42 PM
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Agreed, he plays Snape's part better than I think anyone could. He was born to play the part  I seriously cant think of a better actor to play him.
He's such a great actor, I loved him in Robin Hood and Love actually as well as Harry Potter.
Go Alan!
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Well, coolio!!! Alan rocks!!!!!!
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Quote: Originally posted by *Snivellus*@Aug 9 2004, 07:51 PM Wow nice...
Always love reading bout him Hehehe, I knew you would post on here Sniv!
That is a nice report, and I love Alan, he is a very talented actor who can play so many parts, he is so versatile which makes him a favourite. And yes, I agree with all of you, no-one could play Snape better than our Alan!
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Cool,  Go Alan! He's such a great actor, he IS Snape :sorcerer:
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wow thats cool, alan rickman is a fantastic prof. snape!!
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Our Alan? Our Alan? Ugh.. Kel, I thought we went over this. ::wink::
Since Rickman's going to be on the set, does this mean that all the fangirls are going to start making pilgrimages to the shooting locations?
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Quote: Originally posted by Siriusly in Love@Aug 10 2004, 06:56 AM Our Alan? Our Alan? Ugh.. Kel, I thought we went over this. ::wink::
Since Rickman's going to be on the set, does this mean that all the fangirls are going to start making pilgrimages to the shooting locations? 
And nah... I dont have the money nor the time...and Im not that desperate ...or am I?  No....No Im not...
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Quote: Rickman and McDermottroe met on the set of Quigley Down Under in Australia about ten years ago.
"I was an actor, playing a character employed by Alan to kill Tom Selleck," he said. "We were in Alice Springs in the middle of Australia for about ten weeks. It was not high art."
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He portrays Snape perfectly!
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Quote: Originally posted by phoenixtears489@Aug 10 2004, 09:35 AM
He portrays Snape perfectly! I sooo agree!!!
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