Happy Birthday Dame Angela Lansbury!
Earlier this year Poplar Film held a film festival in honour of everybody’s favourite amateur detective, Angela Lansbury. Hundreds of Jessica Fletcher and Eglantine Price fans enjoyed classics including Gaslight, as well as more obscure titles such as The Company of Wolves. An undoubted highlight of The Angela Lansbury Film Festival was an hour-long interview she gave, chaired by Sir Christopher Frayling, the former chairman of the Arts Council and Governer of the BFI.
For those that were unable to attend the festival, or for anyone who wants to relive the experience, poplar film will be releasing the full interview to stream or download for one month from Dame Angela’s birthday – 16th October. In addition there will also be two free screenings alongside the monthly Bite street food market in Chrisp Street on the 31st October. The interview gives a fascinating insight into the acclaimed actress’s life and career and is a must-see for all her loyal fans!
Dame Angela Lansbury at Angela Lansbury Festival
Date: Friday 31st October 2014
Time: 12 noon & 1.30pm
Location: Emmaus East, Chrisp Street Market, Poplar E14 0EA
Admission: FREE
Transport: All Saints DLR (2mins away)
Visitors can grab tasty treats from a range of quality street food traders – maybe squeeze in a game of table tennis and listen to some live music – then head in to watch the interview. Capacity is limited to 40 people at a time on a first come, first served basis.
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About Dame Angela
During her childhood, Dame Angela frequently visited Poplar to spend time with her family, including her grandfather, George Lansbury – the local MP for Bow & Bromley. He was also the Labour Party leader from 1932-1935 and spent his political life campaigning for women’s rights, social justice and world disarmament.
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