Juliet Stevenson

To see the Almeida production of Duet for One at Bath Theatre Royal last night. Juliet Stevenson is stunningly good as the world renowned violinist Stephanie Anderson, who has to give up her beloved instrument as multiple sclerosis starts to take over her body. Her regular visits to psychiatrist Dr Feldmann (played with feeling by Henry Goodman), lead her through a series of highly charged encounters to examine her deepest emotions and finally to consider a future without music. Stevenson brings her all to this demanding role, leaving the audience wanting more after a two-and-a-half-hour emotional rollercoaster. This splendid revival of Tom Kempinski's 1980 ... Read Full Story

We reported recently on the passing of one of cinema’s finest talents Anthony Minghella [ EA 03.18.08 ] who like David Lean, the director he was most often compared to, directed sweeping, prestige films like The English Patient, The Talented Mr. Ripley and Cold Mountain. In a piece out of Slate , Dana Stevens notes her absolute affection, deep regard, and inclusion on her all time favorite movie list for Minghella’s first directorial debut, a film entitled “Truly, Madly, Deeply,” a 1990 made-for-television comedy that was successful enough to gain a big-screen release and a BAFTA for Best Original Screenplay. Thanks to another fan, ... Read Full Story

Juliet Stevenson graduated from RADA with the highly prestigious Gold Bancroft Medal and her numerous appearances since then have marked her as one of the most admired British actresses working today. ... Read Full Story

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