Sir Ian McKellen to star in 'world first' play in Manchester
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Tue, 13 October 2026
What it is about
Florentina HolzingerChris ThorpeDarren PritchardIan MckellenRosie SheehyPhelim McdermottPhilip GlassHetain PatelVicki AmedumeGregory MaqomaManchester Camerata Hannah RobertsJohn McgrathJavaad AlipoorKarthika NairGolda RosheuvelRussell T DavieSimon StevensBashar MurkusNubya GarciaEnglish National Opera
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The Guardian World
13 Oct, 11:00over 1 hour13 Oct, 11:00
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 13 October 2026
2 reports- manchestereveningnews.co.uk11:00first to report
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- The Guardian World11:00
Audiences in Manchester will be asked to wear smart glasses for An Ark, which debuted in New York this year Ian McKellen will star in a groundbreaking new play that gets its UK premiere in Manchester next spring. But the veteran actor will not set foot on stage. The Lord of the Rings star is taking part in An Ark, a “mixed reality” play that had its debut in New York earlier this year. Theatregoers are asked to wear smart glasses, which project the actors into the room. Continue reading...