Now into its 45th Year, this event is the continuation of a legacy that started back in the
early seventies, and over the years have seen different names and
organizers but its roots orginate from the original Collector’s Film
Convention’s that were organized by Ed Mason. Now under new management,
the future of the event is secured.
The event’s are held at London’s Central Hall Westminster, with up to 6 events a year. The conventions presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US,
Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and
modern film memorabilia. Items cover the history of cinema from the
silents to the present day blockbusters.
The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students. A must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television!
The
next Fair takes place on 11 November and the guests announced so far
suggest more of a Hammer Horror theme to the event. Rest assured there
will still be guests of note for fans for classic British comedy. The
delightful Jacki Piper will be present to meet fans and sign
autographs. Jacki joined the Carry On team for Up The Jungle in 1969
with further roles in Carry On Loving, Carry On At Your Convenience and
finally, Carry On Matron. A long career in film and television has seen
Jacki work with the likes of Sir Roger Moore, the Two Ronnies, Eric
Sykes and Dick Emery. Another noteworthy guest is former actress and now hugely successful fashion designer Edina Ronay.
Edina forged an eye-catching career in British film in the 1960s before
putting all that to one side to follow another of her passions. She
first came to our attention in the 1965 comedy film, The Big Job,
playing Sally, the daughter of Joan Sims' character alongside the likes
of Sid James, Lance Percival and Dick Emery. The same year she made her
one and only appearance in the Carry On series, as Dolores, a supporting
character in Carry On Cowboy. Edina is part of one of my favourite
scenes in the film, engaging in a wonderful cat fight with Joan Sims and
Angela Douglas.
Also attending will be actress and Misty Moon Patron Judy Matheson. Judy is a very good friend to this blog so it's great to hear she's attending the Film Fair once again. Perhaps best known for her roles in several 1970s horror films, Judy also appeared in films such as Percy's Progress and Confessions of a Window Cleaner. On stage she worked for the legendary Sir Tyrone Guthrie and spent a year touring with Richard O'Sullivan and Yootha Joyce. On the small screen roles included parts in Coronation Street, Blake's 7, Citizen Smith, The Professionals and The Sweeney. You can read about Judy's greatest influences in the acting profession in her wonderful blog here
And finally, small part Carry On actress Angela Grant will
also be in attendance. Angela had small but eye-catching roles in a
number of Carry Ons - Follow That Camel, Up The Khyber and finally, as
Miss Bangor, one of the beauty contestants in the 1973 film Carry On
Girls. More guests to be announced soon, so watch out for that!
The
next London Film Fair will take place on Saturday 11 November at the
Central Hall Westminster. Further details can be found on the Film Fair Website
Now into its 45th Year, this event is the continuation of a legacy that started back in the
early seventies, and over the years have seen different names and
organizers but its roots orginate from the original Collector’s Film
Convention’s that were organized by Ed Mason. Now under new management,
the future of the event is secured.
The event’s are held at London’s Central Hall Westminster, with up to 6 events a year. The conventions presents dealers from all over the UK, Europe, US,
Canada, Australia and South America that specializes in vintage and
modern film memorabilia. Items cover the history of cinema from the
silents to the present day blockbusters.
The London Film Fair will appeal to avid film buffs, collectors, archivists researchers and students. A must for anyone with an interest in cinema and cult television!
The next Fair takes place on 11 November and the guests announced so far suggest more of a Hammer Horror theme to the event. Rest assured there will still be guests of note for fans for classic British comedy. The delightful Jacki Piper will be present to meet fans and sign autographs. Jacki joined the Carry On team for Up The Jungle in 1969 with further roles in Carry On Loving, Carry On At Your Convenience and finally, Carry On Matron. A long career in film and television has seen Jacki work with the likes of Sir Roger Moore, the Two Ronnies, Eric Sykes and Dick Emery. Another noteworthy guest is former actress and now hugely successful fashion designer Edina Ronay. Edina forged an eye-catching career in British film in the 1960s before putting all that to one side to follow another of her passions. She first came to our attention in the 1965 comedy film, The Big Job, playing Sally, the daughter of Joan Sims' character alongside the likes of Sid James, Lance Percival and Dick Emery. The same year she made her one and only appearance in the Carry On series, as Dolores, a supporting character in Carry On Cowboy. Edina is part of one of my favourite scenes in the film, engaging in a wonderful cat fight with Joan Sims and Angela Douglas.
Also attending will be actress and Misty Moon Patron Judy Matheson. Judy is a very good friend to this blog so it's great to hear she's attending the Film Fair once again. Perhaps best known for her roles in several 1970s horror films, Judy also appeared in films such as Percy's Progress and Confessions of a Window Cleaner. On stage she worked for the legendary Sir Tyrone Guthrie and spent a year touring with Richard O'Sullivan and Yootha Joyce. On the small screen roles included parts in Coronation Street, Blake's 7, Citizen Smith, The Professionals and The Sweeney. You can read about Judy's greatest influences in the acting profession in her wonderful blog here
And finally, small part Carry On actress Angela Grant will also be in attendance. Angela had small but eye-catching roles in a number of Carry Ons - Follow That Camel, Up The Khyber and finally, as Miss Bangor, one of the beauty contestants in the 1973 film Carry On Girls. More guests to be announced soon, so watch out for that!
The next London Film Fair will take place on Saturday 11 November at the Central Hall Westminster. Further details can be found on the Film Fair Website
Here we go with another quick round up of what some of our favourite Carry On stars are getting up to. There's quite a lot going on so without further ado..
Barbara Windsor has been in the news quite a bit recently with her impending return to EastEnders. You can read more about that here Barbara has also shared why she thinks her mother would have hated her role as Peggy Mitchell. You can read that here
Finally, Babs has recently unveiled a new portrait of herself, declaring that "She looks like a proper woman" - You can check it out for yourself here
The lovely Anita Harris is working away as hard as ever, touring with her own shows and as part of someone other people's up and down the country. She's going to be appearing for a fair stint at the Brick Lane Music Hall In London soon. You can check out her touring schedule here
The next London Film Convention is due to take place on 21 May. There is already a strong Carry On presence with Liz Fraser, Jacki Piper, Fenella Fielding and Alan Curtis all confirmed. You can read more about that here
Valerie Leon will also be meeting fans soon, with an illustrated talk at the Leicester Square Theatre on 26 June. You can read more about that here
Valerie also appears to have been filming some new acting assignments. You can read more about her new projects on her IMDB page
Judy Geeson has also been back in front of the camera, filming a role in a new horror movie in the United States. You can read more about that here
The legendary Fenella Fielding will be hosting An Audience With evening at The Capitol in Horsham on 21 August. Further details can be found here
The evergreen Bernard Cribbins has been filming the role of Snout in Russell T Davies' adaptation of A Midsummer Night's Dream for the BBC. Further information on that here
Actress Angela Grant recently appeared on the BBC's Antiques Roadshow alongside a poster of Carry On Up The Khyber. You can see this here:
This one is from a good few month back but I just had to include it. At the age of 78 former Carry On and Bond girl Shirley Eaton has recreated her famous pose from Goldfinger, covered in gold paint. She said she did it "for all the older ladies". Good for her! You can read about that here Amanda Barrie has been reminiscing about her time working with and getting to know the late Billy Fury in a new documentary for BBC4. Amanda wrote about her special relationship with Fury in her autobiography. They met whilst filming the 1965 musical comedy I've Gotta Horse. The documentary is available on the BBC iPlayer
And finally, the new Absolutely Fabulous film has been in the headlines as a trailer has been released. Whatever you make of this latest incarnation of the classic BBC series, at least we still have the thought of seeing the delightful June Whitfield back on the big screen. She reprises her role as Mother alongside another veteran Carry On actress, the super Wanda Ventham. You can view the trailer here
