Eileen Atkins

Last Sunday, the Times of London published a scathing article attacking the BBC for spending so much money to win Hollywood awards. Yesterday's Emmy nominations gave the Beeb hefty ammunition to fire back. ... Full Article

Dame Eileen Atkins is to replace Vanessa Redgrave in Ridley Scott's version of Robin Hood. The role would have been 72-year-old Vanessa's first film role since the death of her daughter Natasha Richardson, who died following a skiing accident earlier... ... Full Article

"She Fell Among Thieves" may rank as one of the most enjoyable bad movies you've seen in a long time, thanks largely to over-the-top performances by superb actors in an over-the-top and completely unbelievable story. ... Full Article

This play caused shock, scandal, laughter and admiration in roughly equal quantities when, starring Eileen Atkins and Beryl Reid, it first hit the stage in 1964 and, again in 1969, when it appeared as a film. ... Full Article

Dame Eileen Atkins says it sets a bad example for young actors who, if they are encouraged to retain their regional accents, are likely to talk themselves out of playing the leading roles in Shakespeare. ... Full Article

One of the unique challenges actors face is the demand of playing a particular style. Style is understanding the type of play/program/film you are doing and sculpting your performance to fit the parameters of the piece. ... Full Article