NEWS FOR THE DAY 31.05.06

Michael Gambon in Eh Joe Coming to London

We told you last month about Michael Gambon's unusual performance in the title role of Eh Joe in Dublin's Beckett Centenary Festival. The play is now set to open in a limited run in London's West End, at the Duke of York's Theatre.

The 30-minute piece - in which Gambon never speaks - will run for 30 performances only, twice nightly from 29 June (previews from 27 June) until 15 July 2006.

Dan Radcliffe 17th Birthday Fundraisers

Recently, actor Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) wrote to fans asking that in lieu of gifts for his upcoming 17th birthday, donations be made in support of his favorite charity, Demelza House. As such, both DanRadcliffe.co.uk, and DanRadcliffe.com have now both launched their annual birthday charity fundraisers. "Kaleidoscope for Kids" is the name of DanRadcliffe.co.uk fundraiser; info here. DanRadcliffe.com has a three part fundraiser involving the Demelza Drive 2006, Aced Magazine, and the Greatest Fans Idol; more info on all that via this link. Demelza House is a children's residential hospice in the UK, and Dan Radcliffe has long been a supporter of this charity. Dan will turn 17 on July 23. Thanks to Page and Jenna!

New Photos of Dan, Emma, and Rupert from Bravo Awards

Page from DanRadcliffe.co.uklet us know she has some nice new photos of the Trio winning their recent Bravo "Otto" Awards. You can see some good high res photos of Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter), Emma Watson (Hermione), and Rupert Grint (Ron) on the set of Hogwarts, holding these awards via this link. Thanks Page!