• Gothic theatrics in actors society

    Gothic theatrics in actors society
    A vicious luvvies’ spat has torn the Actors Benevolent Fund apart. Set up by the legendary Sir Henry Irving in 1882 to help poverty stricken theatricals, it has been run by Penelope Keith since 1990 who replaced Laurence Olivier as president. Under her leadership, the value of the charity’s portfolio grew from £2 million to £31 million through shrewd investment and market growth. There have been allegations of bullying, not found, and mayhem over electing new younger trus
  • Angela Kelly – what goes around, comes around

    Angela Kelly – what goes around, comes around
    Angela Kelly, the late Queen Elizabeth’s dresser, confidante and latterly her carer, so close they could have been sisters, has no place in the new regime. Surprisingly friendly with her erstwhile Royal boss, she was disliked amongst other staff in the household for her tendency to throw her weight around. And was clearly not well regarded by other family members. Her publication of two books about the Queen raised eyebrows given previous strictures about publicising even anodyne informati

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