Reposted by David BenedictStephen Farrow @stephenfarrow.bsky.social · 3hNot going to post a link to the story, obviously - it's the Daily Mail, there isn't enough disinfectant in the world - but yes, this is a genuine headline. And it's very, very special: 2132
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 5hA reminder that when Richard E Grant played Algernon in The Importance of Being Earnest to the Lady Bracknell of Maggie Smith, she referred to him as “Richard, ‘E Can’t”. #celebritytraitors 0184
Reposted by David BenedictJames Austin @jamesdaustin.bsky.social · 02/10/2026When you've got senior members trying to find places to hide and are having to rule out physical violence from proponents... ...maybe a motion is slightly dodgy? 2013828
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Marianne Elliot’s acute, wise and tremendous rethink strips away all misconceptions about Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Not just bitter and sardonic, it’s genuinely funny: not a forgone conclusion in sight. Never-better Gillian Anderson and Billy Crudup are riveting leading a superb quartet. GO! 4302
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Since it’s #nationalpoetryday, a rueful, wistful favourite by Wendy Cope.  0135
Reposted by David BenedictLev Parikian @levparikian.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Even if I rarely watch the programme in question, I will always read a Dempster review. 2312
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Off to see Gillian Anderson climb the hill that is Martha in Albee’s Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? I know exactly how steep that hill is because, in my last year at school, I played her. They talk of it still… well, my chum Paul Twivy does because he played George. 8473
Reposted by David BenedictAdam Bienkov @adambienkov.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Kemi Badenoch condemned Reform's ban on critical journalists covering their conference as "authoritarian", saying her own party would never do the same as "we believe in free speech. We believe in a free press." Now the Conservatives have banned Byline Times from their conferencebylinetimes.comKemi Badenoch's Conservatives Ban Byline Times From Conference After Condemning Reform for Journalist BanThe ban comes just weeks after the Conservative leader called Reform's barring of critical journalists from their conference an "authoritarian" attack on the free press 651064538
Reposted by David BenedictParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Andy Burnham is coming for your pension! By... er... increasing it by slightly less. Whereas Reform will scrap it completely. 26975367
Reposted by David BenedictOtto English @ottoenglish.bsky.social · 30/09/2026This is so very funny youtu.be/SHUvSffmLIQ?...youtu.beMost TV is Just This NowYouTube video by Michael Spicer 55969307
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 29/09/2026“I am not ‘a Eunice Burns’…” Happy Madeleine Kahn’s birthday. youtu.be/ft0CDRuyNxU?...youtu.beWhat's Up, Doc? Eunice BurnsYouTube video by erogersjr 5244
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Name a film with a female director: the superb and insanely neglected The Passionate Stranger directed by Muriel Box. Made in 1957, it’s wonderfully surprising, gorgeous to look at (it plays with colour and black and white) and predates all the alternative reality movies by decades. 0131
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 28/09/2026I was asked about my favourites… mathewlyons.substack.com/p/the-writer...mathewlyons.substack.comThe writer’s bookshelf: David BenedictEight questions about writers, books, and reading… 1132
Reposted by David BenedictParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 27/09/2026I know the next election is not until 2029, but quite frankly I'll do anything to avoid going to either Parliament or Clacton and doing the actual job I'm paid £98,000 to do. 34546135
Reposted by David BenedictWilson @wilsonjettone.bsky.social · 27/09/2026The Magnificent Cuckold is magnificently funny. A deeply bitter and ultimately ironic look at male jealousy, but played as witty farce. It is gorgeously filmed sex comedy, directed with real skill by Antonio Pietrangeli, the camera moves elegantly, the framing is exquisitely upper-class. 2185
Reposted by David BenedictMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 27/09/2026“The water in Majorca...” HEINEKEN (1985) Sylvestra Le Touzel nailing it an iconic ad from back in the day when Commercials had some wit & guile about then and therefore cultural impact 1459
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Film you've watched more than six times with a GIFstatic.klipy.comBarbra Streisand in What's Up Doc?ALT: Barbra Streisand in What's Up Doc? 7131
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Given how much I love Lily Tomlin - let us count the way - how is it possible I have never seen The Late Show? Egged on by @wilsonjettone.bsky.social, I’m going in. 6183
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 26/09/2026On Oct. 17 we’re singing the world premiere of Elysian Ode, a lovely work for double choir and cello written for us by the great James MacMillan. Don’t know James’ music? Listen to us singing this then book to hear us in this concert of seriously lush music. youtu.be/QKDX6gz20PU?... 2125
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 24/09/2026#books question: Aged 11 I read The Hobbit. Found it OK. Later I failed to get through The Lord of the Rings THREE times before accepting I was bored of the rings and simply didn’t care. Am now wondering: are there any women or gays who love his work or is Tolkien solely for straight boys? 14102
Reposted by David BenedictMichael Warburton @michaelwarburton.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Behind the scenes on THUNDERBIRDS (1965-66) Fellow fans will love this. 611624
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 23/09/2026How? How come I have only ever watched Waiting for Guffman once before? Ten minutes in and already in heaven. #ChristopherGuest #genius 1190
Reposted by David BenedictDavid Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Don’t know the ravishing choral sound of James MacMillan? Listen to this track from our 5-star album of his music. On Oct. 17 we’re premiering his Elysian Ode - written for us - in a frankly fabulous concert celebrating our 40th anniversary. Cancel all other engagements! youtu.be/6qQKb_Tq-rs?... 083
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Had quite forgotten that the score for the splendid 1946 British thriller Green for Danger is by the neglected composer William Alwyn who once gave my Aunt Pat a piano lesson. It didn’t take. Settling in for a rewatch. 5243
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Don’t know the ravishing choral sound of James MacMillan? Listen to this track from our 5-star album of his music. On Oct. 17 we’re premiering his Elysian Ode - written for us - in a frankly fabulous concert celebrating our 40th anniversary. Cancel all other engagements! youtu.be/6qQKb_Tq-rs?... 083
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 19/09/2026My first crush: Ilya Kuryakin aka David McCallum – not that I was old enough to realise it back then. Happy (heavenly) Birthday to him. 3200
Reposted by David BenedictTom Reagan’s Hat @rufustsuperfly.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Rosemary Harris is 99. Alfred Molina: ‘During Spider-Man 2, Rosemary & I were suspended in harnesses 40ft above the soundstage floor. We were left hanging there for ages & ran out of small talk. At one point, Rosemary said quietly ‘I’m classically trained, you know.’ 19113
Reposted by David BenedictKevin Daly @kevinddaly.bsky.social · 18/09/2026John Wilson's complete recording of Guys and Dolls with Sierra Boggess as Miss Sarah Brown is out now.music.apple.comGuys and Dolls by Sinfonia of London, John Wilson & Frank Loesser on Apple MusicAlbum · 2026 · 57 Songs 2263
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Alan Bennett wrote his Talking Heads monologues for only the most gifted, which is why Stephanie Cole did one. Happily, via mutual friends, I once found myself spending Boxing Day with her in her house in Frome. She was a complete hoot. Happily, we can forever listen to her in Cabin Pressure. RIP 2315
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Thrilled to have written the introduction, interview with conductor John Wilson and - for those who don’t (yet) know the terrific plot inside-out - the entire synopsis of Frank Loesser’s musical comedy masterpiece for the COMPLETE Guys and Dolls: on sale/streaming today! youtu.be/KGAo4NrmMrc?...youtu.beGuys and Dolls | John Wilson | Sinfonia of London | Take Back Your MinkYouTube video by Chandos Records 1209
Reposted by David BenedictRobin Baker @robinalexbaker.bsky.social · 18/09/2026First complete recording of my favourite musical - and conducted by the great John Wilson, too. A joy. open.spotify.com/album/5aFJV3...open.spotify.comGuys and Dolls - Compilation by Frank Loesser | SpotifyFrank Loesser · compilation · 2026 · 57 songs 021
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Sparkling, I see, with stars, “gayety” and music. Story of my life. 1181
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Even Day 5 - grrr - of this ghastly lurgy didn’t stop me having a good time revisiting the gang from Call My Agent. 391
Reposted by David BenedictParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Just Zia Yusuf having a pop at his parents. 991525363
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 16/09/2026So, the other day I was wondering: whatever happened to Dianne Weist? And now we know. 270
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Confession: saw Kimberly Akimbo in NYC, it won 5 Tonys but I hated it: contrived and tonally a total mess. Weirdly, the NYC production didn’t travel but hooray because Michael Longhurst’s Hampstead Theatre version has transformed it. Quirky, and in a bizarrely convincing world of its own. 282
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 15/09/2026Superb thread on Britten’s early, other-worldly Serenade for tenor, horn and strings. 191
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The legendary costume designer Bob Mackie has died. If you don’t know his style, here’s his work in excelsis: the sensational gown he created for Mitzi Gaynor. youtu.be/wQYdbDusR6s?...youtu.beMitzi Gaynor 'Let Go!' Full 4K RestorationYouTube video by Michael Lee Stever 1245
Reposted by David BenedictBernard Hughes @bernardhughes.bsky.social · 14/09/2026The most I’ve enjoyed a book for a long long time: my review for @theartsdesk.bsky.social of Matthew Sweet’s brilliant biography of Barbara Cartland 1199
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Before it was famous: my local Borough Market in 1967 by the great Edward Bawden. In the background is Southwark Cathedral where I was singing Tarik O’Regan and John Adams on Friday night. 4425
Reposted by David BenedictAlex Andreou @sturdyalex.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This German comedy sketch (with English subtitles) perfectly captures so much of what is going on right now in the UK, the US, and across Europe. "Playing the 'Nazi Card' in the Third Reich", by Browser Ballett. 5330041272
Reposted by David BenedictAlison Booth @alidancer.bsky.social · 11/09/2026Gillian Tett enters the chat... 8/5/26 in the FT... 02510
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 11/09/2026A man who knows, as Oscar Wilde observed, the price of everything and the value of nothing. 32511
Reposted by David BenedictAnnalisa Nicholson @apuddleofmuddle.bsky.social · 11/09/2026It's just weird isn't it when the British Museum is running a sold-out exhibition, when The Odyssey reports $1billion at the box office, when the V&A has just opened the most innovative and accessible museum model in Europe....and this is what our minister for research comes out with. 361219456
David Benedict @eggsbened.bsky.social · 11/09/2026On tonight’s anniversary of 9/11 I’m singing a memorial concert in Southwark Cathedral incl. John Adams’ giant setting of words recorded on that terrible day: On The Transmigration of Souls. The music is extraordinary – only a handful of tickets left. www.theoutcryensemble.com/events/afate...theoutcryensemble.com9/11 Memorial Concert — The Outcry Ensemble 1154