The distinguished classical actor and co-founder of the English Shakespeare Company has passed away aged 82. Early in his career he played opposite Marianne in the acclaimed Free Theatre production of ‘Hamlet’ at the Roundhouse. Here, he recalls the production: “I played Laertes in the first full-scale theatrical production at the Roundhouse, home of Centre 42, idealism battling in the place ...

Fans in Marianne's old home town can see the acclaimed documentary at the Dublin Film Festival on the 25th of February at Lighthouse 1 'Broken English' Theatrical poster 2025

Calling all London fans: on Wednesday 18th March, the Barbican are screening an exclusive preview of the film Broken English, the career-spanning portrait of Marianne ahead of its UK & Ireland theatrical release on 20 March 2026 followed by live music performances from the film's house band: Anna Calvi, Rob Ellis, Ed Harcourt, Anna Phoebe, Adrian Utley (Portishead). The band will ...

Marianne's mother Eva Sacher-Masoch is the subject of a new article on the online Austrian dance magazine tanz.at. Written by Philip Ward, the piece called A Life Split In Half gives a fascinating account of Eva's dance career in Germany and Austria before the Second World War. Featuring new research that builds on the anecdotes given in Marianne's autobiographies and the ...

Burning Moonlight, the acclaimed four track EP of Marianne’s final recordings is out now to stream and download. The Telegraph ******“A spookily beautiful gift from beyond the grave. The voice smoky and blue, and full of ancient wisdom.” The Times ****“A remarkable final bow” The Arts Desk“A fitting and thoughtfully put together final release from an icon. The whole EP feels ...

29/12/1946 - 30/01/2025 It is with deep sadness that we announce the death of the singer, songwriter and actress Marianne Faithfull. Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed.

“I’m so sad to hear about Françoise. Although we were very different characters, I always felt a recognition with her as we had both survived being young pop stars and graduated into careers more suited to our true selves. I got to know her a little in Paris, and I liked and admired her very much and I shall miss her. ...