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The Sohemian Society
Presents
PATRICK McGOOHAN and THE PRISONER
Speaker Rupert Booth (author of Not a Number: Patrick McGoohan, a Life)
When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as the Danger Man in 1960 audiences were immediately impressed by his fiery persona and on-screen charisma. By the time he took on the role of Number 6 in cult show The Prisoner his fanbase was global, Hollywood beckoned and many of the actors and directors that he worked with regarded him as enigmatic genius. But who was this man who had worked variously as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before launching a hugely successful acting career simply by chance? In NOT A NUMBER Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man known for his peculiar off-screen b_ehaviour as much for his acting, directing and writing abilities. Why was he so puritanical, refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why did he identify so greatly with the individual's need to assert himself in the face of suppression and mediocrity and how has he become an icon of subversion? A timely exploration of the man whose declaration 'I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered!' continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction.
The Sohemian Society
Presents
PATRICK McGOOHAN and THE PRISONER
Speaker Rupert Booth (author of Not a Number: Patrick McGoohan, a Life)
When Patrick McGoohan first hit UK screens starring as the Danger Man in 1960 audiences were immediately impressed by his fiery persona and on-screen charisma. By the time he took on the role of Number 6 in cult show The Prisoner his fanbase was global, Hollywood beckoned and many of the actors and directors that he worked with regarded him as enigmatic genius. But who was this man who had worked variously as a chicken farmer and bank clerk before launching a hugely successful acting career simply by chance? In NOT A NUMBER Rupert Booth reveals the true character of a man known for his peculiar off-screen b_ehaviour as much for his acting, directing and writing abilities. Why was he so puritanical, refusing to even kiss a woman for any part he played? Why did he identify so greatly with the individual's need to assert himself in the face of suppression and mediocrity and how has he become an icon of subversion? A timely exploration of the man whose declaration 'I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, de-briefed or numbered!' continues to resonate with audiences decades after it was first uttered with such conviction.
Upstairs at The Wheatsheaf, Rathbone Place, W1
September 29th, 7.30 pm
Admission £4
Speaker(s): |
Mr Rupert Booth | talks |
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Date and Time: |
29 September 2014 at 7:30 pm |
Duration: | 1 hour |
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Venue: |
The Wheatsheaf |
Organised by: |
Sohemian Society |
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Tickets: |
£4 |
Available from: |
From door on evening. |
Additional Information: |
Contact David.Fogarty@prsformusic.com |
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