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| November 30th 2009: |
ONE NIGHT ONLY! - Tuesday December 1st, 7:30pm
Patricia Quinn stars in The Hand Factory, a screenplay by Greg Loftin at The Movieum, London's Film Museum
The E. S. Y. P., The Movieum of London and Sarah Berger are proud to present six evenings of rehearsed readings in this dramatic venue. From Tuesday 1st December - Sunday 6th Dec there will be performances of new writing every night at 7.30 p.m.
1st December - Write On - The Hand Factory a screenplay by Greg Loftin starring Patricia Quinn. A Gothic tale about a divided family. The women make hands, the men make trouble. - 7.30pm
Admission is free but booking is essential.
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| October 19th 2009: |
Patricia remembers Stephen Gately
"I want to say how saddened I am by the demise of Stephen Gately. He was a young man I met in unusual circumstances during the rehearsals for the Rocky Horror Tribute Show. We were all sitting in the stalls of the Royal Court Theatre each waiting to rehearse our songs; many of the people were unknown to me. I noticed a young man sitting alone and when he took to the stage to sing 'Once in a While' (which was cut from the original film), I was utterly overwhelmed by his rendition and personal interpretation of the song. I had heard it many times before but never like that. I was grateful to congratulate him, unaware of who he was. He kindly thanked me and explained he had to rush off to the dentist to have his tooth fixed for the evening performance. He was the most delightful, unassuming and extremely talented young man. I am grateful to have met him and to have shared the stage with him on such a memorable occasion. I would like to offer my sincerest condolences."
Love, Patricia Quinn. |
| October 17th 2009: |
| Recently spotted! Click here for a wonderfully comprehensive collection of Patricia Quinn film and television clips, including rarities such as Fox, Fortunes of War and Van der Valk. Enjoy! |
| October 7th 2009: |
Rocky Horror icon comes to Birmingham *** PLEASE NOTE DATE ALTERATION! ***
Patricia Quinn, the actress who played Magenta in both the original stage show and iconic Rocky Horror Show film, will appear at a charity event in Birmingham on Wednesday 28th October, from 6pm.
St.Pauls Gallery working with the SHOUT festival will present an ‘audience with’ style event where Patricia will talk about her work in both the stage show and movie, accompanied by Rayner Bourton (familiar to all Rocky fans as the stage production's original Frank 'N' Furter). Patricia comments on the event, ‘I’m delighted to be coming to Birmingham to be with you all. Don’t dream it, be it. Let there be lips!’
St.Pauls Gallery will be launching an exclusive limited edition run of prints from the original film poster, called ‘Lips’. The gallery has donated two special prints, both of which will be signed personally by Patricia and be auctioned off on the night to raise money for HIV Charity ABplus.
The free event takes place from 6pm on Wednesday 28th October at St.Pauls Gallery, 94 Northwood Street, Birmingham B3 1TH.
See www.getreadytoshout.org for full details
e: info@stpaulsgallery.com
w: www.stpaulsgallery.com
t: 0121 236 5800
click for online catalogue |
| October 3rd 2009: |
Patricia Quinn to appear in Stephen Frears’ new film!
Oscar-nominated director Stephen Frears’ latest film is Tamara Drewe, based on Posy Simmonds’ comic strip and graphic novel, which is a modern take on Thomas Hardy’s classic novel, Far From The Madding Crowd.
Gemma Arterton will play Tamara, a once a shy, ugly teenager, who causes controversy among the locals when she returns to her parents’ idyllic country home having reinvented herself as a confident and beautiful femme fatale after years spent in the big bad city as a columnist. The film also stars Dominic Cooper (Mamma Mia!), Roger Allam (The Queen), Luke Evans (Clash of The Titans), Bill Camp (Public Enemies) and TV comedienne Tamsin Greig.
Tamara Drewe began as a comic strip in The Guardian, making its first appearance on 17th September 2005.
"I've loved Posy Simmonds' work for a long time," Frears said in a statement. "I've got a tremendous cast and crew. Tamara Drewe is a terrific story."
Patricia is delighted to be asked by Stephen Frears to join the cast of Tamara Drewe and begins filming in November. |
| September 16th 2009: |
"Patricia Quinn’s portrayal of this gloriously witty, poignant and intuitive woman is a joy."
Click to read recent reviews:
Telegraph
Pink Paper Magazine
What's On Stage Review |
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| August 28th 2009: |
I am pleased to report that Patricia will be starring in 'Til I Die, an exciting new play written by Benjamin Cooper and directed by Samuel Miller. The play will be performed at the Old Red Lion Theatre in Islington, London, September 8 - 26th 2009. Also starring Sebastian Hurtado, Cai O'Leary and Leona O'Sullivan, 'Til I Die is a play about growing up, the problems of love and loyalty, and the nature of a passionate friendship.
For full details and ticket purchase information, click here to visit The Old Red Lion Theatre website! |
| July 13th 2009: |
| Click here for a review of Rayner Bourton's 'The Rocky Horror Show: As I Remember It'! |
| June 27th 2009: |
"It's the first night revisited and if you weren't there you will be now. It's hilarious! A must! A seventies dream! If you don't have this - don't build a bookshelf!" ~ Patricia Quinn, London - 24 June 2009
Essential reading for all Rocky Horror fans! Pat would like to bring to your attention this brand new book written by her friend and co-star Rayner Bourton, the original Rocky from the very first production of the Rocky Horror Show at London's Royal Court Theatre.
“THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW: As I remember It”
A personal retrospective by the Original ‘Rocky Horror’ Rayner Bourton. Packed with anecdotes concerning Richard O’Brien, Tim Curry, Patricia Quinn, Little Nell and the rest of the Original London Cast and production team. It tells of the fun we had rehearsing this ‘little’ show, the excitement of the first night at The Theatre Upstairs and the subsequent ‘hottest show celebrity’ status we enjoyed during that first wonderful ‘Creation of Rocky’ summer of 1973!
Signed copies now available worldwide from:
www.rockyhorrorbook.com |
| June 14th 2009: |
I am thrilled to report that Patricia has just returned to London after filming scenes in Belfast for her new film, Your Number's Up. This is a brand new comedy written and directed by Jonson Wilkinson and produced by Karlene Page. Pat talked to Belfast Telegraph's Maureen Coleman about the project - click here to read the article and watch this space for further updates! |
| December 22nd 2008: |
Just in time for Christmas! - Click here to view Pat's scene from the 1977 version of A Christmas Carol!
I would like to wish everyone a wonderful Christmas - and extend my thanks to all visitors (regulars and newbies!) of this site for your support, suggestions and encouragement. 2008 has been a great year for Pat fans, with plenty of opportunities to see the lady herself in person at many different events, and of course the recent return to the London stage in The Dreamers of Inishdara. Let's all look forward to a bright and brilliant 2009! |
| December 3rd 2008: |
New interviews! Click on the links below to read recent interviews with Patricia as she talks about her new play, The Dreamers of Inishdara.
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| November 28th 2008: |
| Click here to check out LSQ TV's coverage of The Dreamers of Inishdara press-night, featuring an exclusive interview with Patricia Quinn and Peter Dunne! |
| November 10th 2008: |
The Rocky Horror Tribute Show, performed in 2006 at the Royal Court Theatre has finally been released on DVD!
This fantastic show features performances from many stars of both the film and various stage versions.
Patricia opens the show with Science Fiction Double Feature.
Click here to order at Amazon.co.uk or Play.com |
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| October 15th 2008: |
Patricia returns to the London stage!
I am very excited to announce details of Patricia's forthcoming show, The Dreamers of Inishdara, at the Jermyn St Theatre, November 24th - December 13th. Click here for more details! |
| September 3rd 2008: |
| I am delighted to confirm that Patricia will be a guest at this year's Bermondsey Street Festival, held at Tanner Park, London, on Saturday September 13th. She will be attending a screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show (from 7pm) - accompanied by London's very own shadow-cast, Less Vulnerable! See you there! |
| July 7th 2008: |
| The Rocky Horror night at this year's Peterborough Festival (July 5th) was, by all accounts, a huge success (despite some technical errors!). Click here to view Martin Barber's photo gallery of the evening on the BBC Cambridgeshire website. |
| May 28th 2008: |
| PatriciaQuinn.co.uk would like to wish Pat a very Happy Birthday! Also new videos have been added, check out Patricia's iconic performance as Christabel Pankhurst in 'Shoulder to Shoulder' and an ultra-rare clip from a TV adaptation of James Joyce's Ulysses! |
| May 26th 2008: |
| Site Update: I am thrilled to announce that Patricia has very kindly given permission for a selection of her own photographs to be used on this website. You'll find them via the main Images page or you can click here. Also uploaded is a fun and flirty interview from 1995, taken from the Daily Mail. Click here to view! |
| May 10th 2008: |
Patricia's Summer 2008 appearances!
July 5th 2008
Patricia is a confirmed guest at this year's Peterborough Festival. She will be participating in a Q&A session and signing autographs, followed by an outdoor screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Click here to visit the festival website.
September 13th 2008
Patricia and Richard O'Brien have been invited as guests at a RHPS screening at this year's Bermondsey Street Festival in London. (Held at Tanner Street Park.)
September 25th - 28th 2008
Patricia is a confirmed guest for Rocky Con 2008 in Atlantic City! Click here to visit the Convention's MySpace site.
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| April 7th 2008: |
| A new Theatre Programme Gallery has been added to the Images section. This will be updated as regularly as possible (as and when I acquire more items!) with new scans of programmes issued for productions starring Patricia. Many programmes contain biographies and rarely-seen images that are sure to be of interest to fans of PQ! Also the Resumé page has been updated. |
| January 1st 2008: |
| Patricia would like to wish all of her friends and fans a Happy New Year and all the very best for 2008! |
| November 5th 2007: |
| New photographs taken at Denton Affair 2 have been added! Click here to view! |
| October 7th 2007: |
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I am very pleased to report that Patricia has just been confirmed as a guest at the forthcoming Denton Affair 2 Rocky convention! Following the success of last year's Denton Affair in Manchester, this year's events (all in London) will be spread over three nights as follows:
- October 18th - The Hard Rock Cafe, Old Park Lane
- October 19th - Film screening at the Genesis Cinema, Mile End Rd
- October 20th - The Printworks, Clerkenwell
(Please note that Patricia will be a guest on the 18th and 20th. She will not be appearing on the 19th.) Many other guests have also been confirmed. For further information please click here to visit the Denton Affair 2 site. |
| May 26th 2007: |
| On behalf of myself, everyone at the forum and Patricia Quinn fans everywhere, I would like (if I may...) to wish Patricia a very Happy Birthday in advance for Monday May 28th! Have a wonderful day, Pat! Click here or here to view Chell's birthday tribute video! |
| April 17th 2007: |
| Patrick Wolf names Patricia as one of his heroes! Click here to view the Q&A session at VMagazine.com! |
| April 11th 2007: |
Patricia will be making a surprise guest appearance at Patrick Wolf's show at London's Astoria tonight. She will be singing with him on his song 'Accident & Emergency'. Click here to visit the Astoria's website. If anyone takes photographs please contact me! |
| December 9th 2006: |
As Christmas is nearly upon us, I thought I would upload a clip of Patricia as Sylvia Daisy Pouncer in The Box Of Delights (the BBC's classic children's television series, first broadcast in the run up to Christmas in 1984!) Click here and enjoy!
[The Box Of Delights was released not long ago on DVD - click here or here to view product details - perfect nostalgic seasonal viewing!] |
| November 20th 2006: |
| A new Video section has been added to the site! I hope to regularly update this section with good new video clips as and when I see them. (Mainly from YouTube, but possibly from other sources in the future.) Please contact me with any suggestions you may have! |
| November 2nd 2006: |
| Series 3 of Roald Dahl's 'Tales of The Unexpected' is due for release November 13th. Patricia starred in the episode 'The Stinker'. Click here to order at Amazon.co.uk! |
| November 1st 2006: |
| The organisers of the annual Monster-Mania convention have announced Patricia as a guest. The convention takes place in New Jersey, February 16th-18th 2007. Click here to visit their site. |
| October 31st 2006: |
| Madman Mike's photographs taken at the Screamfest convention in Florida are viewable in the images section. During the convention, Patricia agreed to provide a small audio clip for a charity song created by Christopher J. Wauben, a fundraiser for children's charities in Florida. Click here to visit his site. |
| October 3rd 2006: |
| Click here to view pictures (thanks to Ed and James!) taken at Trash Palace! |
| September 20th 2006: |
Get your dancing shoes on! Patricia will be be hosting a performance by Patrick Wolf, as well as singing with him for a live performance of his new single "Accident and Emergency". This will take place at Trash Palace, 11 Wardour Street, [Soho, London] September 28th. Click here for more info! |
| September 13th 2006: |
| [Site update] New screen shot galleries have been added to the images page. Hopefully more to follow in the near future. Hope you will find them useful - now there's no excuse for not getting a costume just right! |
| August 7th 2006: |
| Taken from BBC Northern Ireland:
Snow Patrol played an intimate set last week at the wedding of Bradley Quinn, the band’s regular photographer and brother of drummer Jonny Quinn. The party also featured a special version of Rocky Horror Show classic ‘The Time Warp’, led by aunt Patricia Quinn, who starred as Magenta in the film. |
| July 26th 2006: |
| Just a small site update! The home page and welcome page have both been updated with pretty new pictures designed by me :-) |
| July 17th 2006: |
| The Images section has been updated with some pictures taken at 'The Quentin Follies' held at the picturesque Charleston House. Patricia performed her Dorothy Parker monologue. |
| July 1st 2006: |
| A new Rocky Horror article, written by Patricia's good friend Michael Coveney, will be published in The Times newspaper on Monday July 3rd! You can also read the article online. |
June 17th 2006: |
| Patricia has been announced as a special guest at this year's Screamfest Horror Convention in Florida, October 13th-15th. Elvira will also be a guest at the event, which will be held at the Wyndham Orlando Resort. On the Saturday Patricia will be hosting a midnight screening of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, which will be shadowed by an all-star cast! Visit www.spookyempire.com for further details. |
| June 15th 2006: |
Some of Patricia's recent interviews are now available to read online! Click on the following links to visit the sites:
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| June 14th 2006: |
| Patricia will be performing a short piece based on the work of Dorothy Parker at Charleston House, July 15th. Visit Charleston House's website for more details. |
| May 29th 2006: |
| Well, safely back home after The Denton Affair convention, I am pleased to report that the weekend was a fantastic success. Despite minor behind-the-scenes hitches, the Denton Affair was widely regarded as the most successful British Rocky Horror (and Shock Treatment) convention ever. Patricia herself had a wonderful weekend; and after receiving birthday gifts from some very attractive Bunny-Boys, declared that she'd "never had a birthday like it"!
The Images section has been updated with some pictures taken at the convention. |
| May 22nd 2006: |
The launch date of the new RHPS/Shock Treatment Lips box set. Patricia recorded today many interviews for press and radio, listed below. The Images section has been updated with some pictures taken during the day.
BBC Wales (interviewer: Owen Money)
Junction 11 - Reading Student Station (Munir Renahal)
Metro Radio (NE England) (Stu Smith)
Downtown Radio (Dublin) (Robert Skates)
BBC Solent (Richard Cartridge)
Also, expect interviews with the following:
The Northern Echo
Sheffield Star
Press association
Sci-Fi Online
Zetaminor
Encyclopedia of Fantastic Film And Television (www.eofftv.com)
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| May 10th 2006: |
| Patricia recorded today an interview for Radio One's "OneClick/Film" show, to promote the Denton Affair Convention and the release of the special RHPS/Shock Treatment Lips DVD Box Set (released May 22nd). It is due to be broadcast very late Wednesday 17th May (into Thursday 18th) at 3am. Be sure to stay awake and listen! The Images section has been updated with some pictures taken during the day. |
| May 5th 2006: |
| There is a nice review of the Royal Court Performance available to read online here! |
| May 4th 2006: |
| The Royal Court Tribute Show is exceptionally well received by both fans and critics. In particular Patricia's performance of "Science Fiction, Double Feature" is regarded as one of the evening's highlights. Click here to view Perry Bedden's backstage photos. Photos of the show are here. |
| April 2006: |
| Patricia will be appearing in a special one-off perfomance of the Rocky Horror Show at the Royal Court Theatre, May 3rd. |
| April 2006: |
| Patricia is confirmed as a special guest at the forthcoming Denton Affair Convention, planned for May 27th-28th. |
| January 2006: |
| A blue plaque is to be placed in honour of Patricia’s late husband, Sir Robert Stephens, at his childhood home in Shirehampton. According to the press release (viewable at Bristol City Council Website): “Sir Robert’s widow, actress, Lady Pat Stephens (who, as actress Patricia Quinn, played Magenta in both the original musical and then the film of the ground-breaking Rocky Horror Picture Show) will also attend the unveiling and is expected to say a few words about Sir Robert’s life and work.” The unveiling of the plaque is due to take place January 18th. |
| May 28th 2005: |
| Happy Birthday Pat! We are sure you are celebrating in style :-) |
| May 2005: |
| The Denton Affair ~ A brand spanking new fan-run convention is planned for May 27th & 28th 2006, in Manchester. Celebrating Rocky Horror and Shock Treatment, it is sure to be a massive success. Proceeds in aid of Cancer Research UK. Visit the Website for regular updates! |
| May 21st 2005: |
Vinmag, Brewer Street, London W1
Patricia Quinn will be signing 'in the basement' at this brilliant movie-memorabilia store. 12pm-4pm. |
| March 8th 2005: |
The Albany Theatre, Deptford, London.
Patricia Quinn performs two monologues at "Wild Women", the first of an intended annual event in aid of women's charities, such as Refuge. The launch night was a great success and Pat gave fantastically entertaining performances ~ two monologues created by the writer of The Vagina Monologues. The cabaret-style audience seating was a great idea; and Richard O'Brien had a table next to the stage, cheering on Pat. Great fun! |
| November 2004: |
| November 9th-13th, Allison Carr's brilliant, original play 'Patricia Quinn Saved My Life', came to London's Hen and Chickens Theatre. It was hugely successful and very enjoyable! There are some pictures here. |
| October 22nd 2004: |
| Andrew Logan's Alternative Miss World was held at London's Hippodrome, October 22nd. This event was recommended to me by Pat, and was my first experience of Alternative Miss World! (I wasn't disappointed; It was a spectacularly creative extravaganza!) Pat was very happy to help judge the contestants, alongside Amanda Barrie, Sian Philips, Zandra Rhodes and others... check out Andrew Logan's site or the Alternative Miss World site for more details! (There should be photos from the event online soon.) |
| October 8th-10th 2004: |
| Patricia, Stephen Calcutt and Sue Blane were guests at the Dammit Janet convention. (Held near Heathrow.) Opinions differ wildly regarding the convention itself; but no one would disagree that Pat was anything less than a fantastic guest! There are some pictures here. |
| August 2004: |
A new interview with Pat, promoting the play 'Patricia Quinn Saved My Life' (see below!) Click here and enjoy! 'Patricia Quinn Saved My Life' is a brand new short play by Alison Carr. This funny, kitsch romp has received great reviews and is being performed at this year's Edinburgh Festival. Pat reportedly loves it, and was guest of honour at the August 8th-10th shows!
Click here for a review of the show! |
