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Julia McKenzie (born 17 February 1941) is an English actress, singer and theatre director. On television, she is known for her BAFTA Award nominated role as Hester Fields in the sitcom Fresh Fields (1984–86), its sequel French Fields (1989–91), and as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's Marple (2008–13).
McKenzie has also starred in numerous musicals, receiving a 1977 Tony Award nomination for her work in the Broadway revue, Side by Side by Sondheim. For her work in the West End, she has twice won the Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Musical; for the 1982 revival of Guys and Dolls and the 1993 revival of Stephen Sondheim's Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street. She also starred in the original London productions of the Sondheim musicals Follies (1987) and Into the Woods (1990).
She was born Julia Kathleen McKenzie on 17 February 1941, in Enfield, Middlesex, England, the daughter of Kathleen Rowe and Albion McKenzie.
McKenzie's early West End musical credits include Maggie May (1966), Mame (1969), and Company (1971). She appeared in the West End revue Side by Side by Sondheim in 1976, and made her Broadway debut when the show transferred to New York in 1977 receiving a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. She also received a Drama Desk Award nomination. For her role as Miss Adelaide in the 1982 West End revival of Guys and Dolls, she won the first of two Olivier Awards for Best Actress in a Musical.
Julia McKenzie's first on set interview as Miss Marple after filming 'A Pocket Full of Rye' Produced by Helen James Productions Ltd office@helenjamesproductions.co.uk www.helenjamesproductions.co.uk
with Anton Rodgers, George Hearn, Millie Martin Julia McKenzie is an English actress, singer and theatre director. On television, she is known for her BAFTA Award nominated role as Hester Fields in the sitcom Fresh Fields (1984–86), its sequel French Fields (1989–91), and as Miss Marple in Agatha Christie's Marple (2008–13). source wikipedia 2015
From the 1991 Royal Variety show. A tribute to Cameron Macintosh
From the 1992 special 'Lavishly Mounted'. Julia McKenzie sings Stephen Sondheim's 'The Boy From...', a parody of The Girl From Ipanema. Kit and The Widow have been likened to Tom Lehrer, Anna Russell, Fascinating Aida, Victor Borge and Flanders & Swann.
An extract from a National Histories Platform where key NT figures answer ten questions, including their favourite NT performance. Adrian Lester names Julia McKenzie and remembers watching her performance as Mrs Lovett in 'Sweeney Todd', from the rehearsal room to the Cottesloe Theatre. For our podcast collection on the Scene Changes looking at the developments and changes in theatre, both off and on stage, over the past 50 years go here: http://snd.sc/18MI7ZC For more information on upcoming Platform events: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/whats-on/platforms Discover more about the art of making theatre with the National Theatre: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/discover Bookshop: http://www.nationaltheatre.org.uk/bookshop Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/nationaltheatre Facebo...
London's National Theatre cast at the Olivier Awards 1994. The film is very dark, particularly to start, but stick with for a great rendition of The Worst Pies in London by Julia McKenzie.
Part four of "COLE", a musical revue featuring the music and lyrics of Cole Porter, with book by Benny Green and Alan Strachan, recorded at London's Mermaid Theatre, July 2nd, 1974. Starring Ray Cornell, Lucy Fenwick, Peter Gale, Bill Kerr, Julia McKenzie, Rod McLennan, Kenneth Nelson, Elizabeth Power, Angela Richards and Una Stubbs. This is from a cassette recording of the LP, hence the less than ideal audio quality. Lowering your audio treble setting may reduce tape hiss.
The 2nd Act of 'Sweeney Todd' at the National Theatre in 1993. Alun Armstrong - Sweeney, Julia McKenzie - Mrs Lovette, Dennis Quilley - Judge Turpin. This recording was an official recording for deputy musicians and is not for sale to the general public. I do not own the copyright on the musical Sweeney Todd and have no intention of infringing any rights by posting this material. It is simply for the interest of enthusiasts of Musicals in general and Sondheim specifically. It is NOT the BBC Radio recording made at the end of the run (which starred Dennis Quilley as Todd). Please do not copy or distribute this recording, it is for archive interest only, than you.
Part one of "COLE", a musical revue featuring the music and lyrics of Cole Porter, with book by Benny Green and Alan Strachan, recorded at London's Mermaid Theatre, July 2nd, 1974. Starring Ray Cornell, Lucy Fenwick, Peter Gale, Bill Kerr, Julia McKenzie, Rod McLennan, Kenneth Nelson, Elizabeth Power, Angela Richards and Una Stubbs. This is from a cassette recording of the LP, hence the less than ideal audio quality. Lowering your audio treble setting may reduce tape hiss.
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Marple - Nemisis, réalisé par Nicolas Winding Refn. http://www.filmosphere.com/
You Can Choose Your Friends, 2007 TV Drama by Richard Herring. As well as writing the script, Herring performed alongside Gordon Kennedy, Claire Skinner, Rebecca Front, Sarah-Jane Potts, Robert Daws, Anton Rodgers and Julia McKenzie. The show was broadcast on ITV1 on 7 June 2007.
Here are some Psychic Readings by Julie McKenzie at "The Infinite Connection" February Full Moon Event Julie McKenzie -- The Natural Medium is one of Australia's leading, loved and respected Psychic Mediums and Authors who grew up in a remote area of country Queensland. With no electricity and a vastness of land Julie connected with Spirit on many levels naturally. She dedicates her life's work to sharing the knowledge and wisdom of spirit world and beyond bringing comfort to people so they may find healing and clarity through their connection to the spirit world. Julie's inspiration motivates people empowering them to live their life and embrace the spirit within. Julie provided us with a Mediumship Demonstation the quality of which enabled her to be awarded Queenslands 2011 Psychic of...
Actress Julia McKenzie shares her space memory of humans walking on the moon. To celebrate Tim Peake's Principia mission and our Cosmonauts: Birth of the Space age exhibition we've asked some famous faces (including a few astronauts) to share their memories of space. Share your #SpaceMemory with us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/sciencemuseum) or Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/sciencemuseumlondon/). Our Cosmonauts exhibition reveals the most significant collection of Russian spacecraft and artefacts ever to be shown in the UK. Come face-to-face with Vostok-6, the capsule flown by Valentina Tereshkova, the first ever woman in space, and examine the fascinating gadgets cosmonauts need to live in space, including a shower, toilet, medical instruments and survival kits for crash landings...
Amazon-DE: http://kayzz.us/amb1/2/de/B01EGQT3RY/detail Australia released, Pal/region 0 Dvd: it Will Not play on standard Us player. You need multi-region Pal/ntsc to view it in Usa/canada: Languages: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), Special Features: 3-dvd Set, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Synopsis: The British family from 'fresh Fields' (1984) moves to France. center around their adjustment to and difficulties dealing with French culture. Much humor is also derived their maid, an elderly woman who speaks an obscure, old dialect of that no one understands. Season 1 1, 1: Chunnel Vision 1, 2: William the Conquered 1, 3: A Moving Experience 1, 4: Ou Est La Plumber De Ma Tante? 1, 5: Who's Been Eating My Porridge? 1, 6: Le Week-end 2 2, 1: Long Legged Beasties and Things That Go Bump in the...
Little cover of Lost Stars from the movie 'Begin Again.' Enjoy! :)
A little cover of Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood :) Hope you enjoy!