Sister Wendy Beckett, a Roman Catholic nun and art historian who became a BBC and PBS television sensation, has died. She was 88.
The unlikely TV host with the oversize eyeglasses and an enthusiastic passion for artwork (including nudes) passed away Wednesday in the village of East Harling, England.
Her death was confirmed by the Carmelite Monastery in Quidenham, where she had lived in a trailer for decades, though not as a member of the Carmelite order, the New York Times reported.
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Born in South Africa, Sister Wendy moved to Scotland as a child with her family and joined a convent when she was 16. In 1950, she went to Oxford University and lodged in a convent while studying English literature. Following 16 years teaching back in South Africa, Sister Wendy was granted permission by the Vatican...
The unlikely TV host with the oversize eyeglasses and an enthusiastic passion for artwork (including nudes) passed away Wednesday in the village of East Harling, England.
Her death was confirmed by the Carmelite Monastery in Quidenham, where she had lived in a trailer for decades, though not as a member of the Carmelite order, the New York Times reported.
Also Read: Donald Moffat, 'The Right Stuff' and 'The Thing' Actor, Dies at 87
Born in South Africa, Sister Wendy moved to Scotland as a child with her family and joined a convent when she was 16. In 1950, she went to Oxford University and lodged in a convent while studying English literature. Following 16 years teaching back in South Africa, Sister Wendy was granted permission by the Vatican...
- 12/27/2018
- by Debbie Emery
- The Wrap
One of the things that mark out both Buffy's fourth season and Angel's first is the cross-over episode. Even miles apart, it's inevitable that the paths of the former lovers will somehow cross, and the first instance of this comes only three episodes into the new run. Bridging the link between the two are a shiny bauble of vampire immortality, Oz, and a returning Spike, who's naturally on the hunt for this piece of valuable bling.
It's interesting to look at these two episodes again, back to back. Despite containing some of the familiar Buffy characters, monsters and perilous situations, it's clear that Angel's pitching towards a slightly older audience. Whereas Buffy The Vampire Slayer stays on the slower path and continues its gradual look at the perils of growing up, Angel impatiently leapfrogs the latter teenage years, headlong into the 20s. So its interesting seeing the...
It's interesting to look at these two episodes again, back to back. Despite containing some of the familiar Buffy characters, monsters and perilous situations, it's clear that Angel's pitching towards a slightly older audience. Whereas Buffy The Vampire Slayer stays on the slower path and continues its gradual look at the perils of growing up, Angel impatiently leapfrogs the latter teenage years, headlong into the 20s. So its interesting seeing the...
- 8/11/2014
- Shadowlocked
This is what you get what you rile the New York-based Satanic Temple -- a beautiful statue honoring the sweet lord of the underworld. Hail, art! Let me explain: The Satanic Temple raised money to build this statue after a legislator installed a Ten Commandments statue in the Oklahoma Capitol two years ago. It seemed like a lark contrarian enterprise for a bit, but the effort has garnered $30,000 in donations. Apparently 30k is enough to hire a real sculptor, because what you're seeing is an actual mold of Satan that will soon be bronzed. Inspiring! Sister Wendy chafes in agony. The plan is to legally install the Satanic tribute at the capitol, but apparently the state stopped licensing statehouse installations when the Satan superfans' efforts gained traction. Yes, an Aclu lawsuit on their behalf is pending. Isn't this fun? Anyway, let's talk about the Satan art. Some observations: 1. "Unicorn" is what I'm getting from this.
- 5/2/2014
- by Louis Virtel
- Hitfix
Today we are talking to a versatile stage and screen actress who has scored in a number of unique roles on Broadway and around the country in addition to making a recent mark with her work on the Broadway-themed web series It Could Be Worse - the passionate and compelling Alison Fraser. Discussing her vast resume and some of her most fondly remembered performances to date, Fraser opens up about her remarkable career thus far - including her work originating parts in In Trousers, March Of The Falsettos, The Secret Garden, Romanceromance, Gunmetal Blues, The Divine Sister and more - and looks ahead to her most recent projects, current, upcoming and beyond. Most importantly, Fraser details the finer points of Love Therapy, the new Wendy Beckett play she stars in Off-Broadway and outlines her continuing collaboration onstage with the playwright, having previously starred in Charity Case, as well as what...
- 4/27/2013
- by Pat Cerasaro
- BroadwayWorld.com
Wendy Beckett's new play, Love Therapy, currently in rehearsals, will open at the DR2 Theatre 101 East 15th Street on Monday, April 29th. Directed by Evan Bergman, Love Therapy is the fourth in a series of ten of Ms. Beckett's plays that will be brought across the pacific from Australia by Peter Walters for Pascal Productions. Previews begin on Saturday, April 20th at 8Pm. For tickets, please visit Telecharge.com or call 212 239-6200. Check out photos of the cast below...
- 4/3/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
Alison Fraser will lead the reading of Wendy Beckett's Off-Broadway - bound production of Love Therapy. This new play, directed by Evan Bergman is the fourth in a series of Ms. Beckett's plays that will be brought across the pacific from Australia by Pascal Productions. The reading takes place on Sunday, February 3rd at 3Pm at Tact Studios 900 Broadway at 20th Street - Suite 905 and is open to the public by reservation only. For tickets, please contact adamgmkefproductions.com. Additional casting is soon to be announced.
- 1/31/2013
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
A Charity Case starring Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser, Alysia Reiner Sideways and Jill Shackner Les Miserables opened last week, November 2nd at The Clurman Theatre. This new play about adoption is written and directed by Australian playwright Wendy Beckett. A Charity Case will play through November 20th. Below, Broadway Beat chats with the company and takes you inside opening night.
- 11/9/2011
- by Broadway Beat
- BroadwayWorld.com
A Charity Case starring Two-Time Tony Nominee Alison Fraser, Alysia Reiner Sideways and Jill Shackner Les Miserables opened last week, November 2nd at The Clurman Theatre 410 West 42nd Street- between 9th and 10th Avenues. This new play about adoption is written and directed by Australian playwright Wendy Beckett. A Charity Case will play through November 20th. Check out photos of Shirley Knight, who just visited the show, below...
- 11/7/2011
- by BWW News Desk
- BroadwayWorld.com
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