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Wales Online
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff
Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff The Sister Act and Ghost star will be heading to the Welsh capital later this year. Whoopi Goldberg will be returning to the UK later this year for two special events. (Image: Getty Images for The Met Museum/ ) Good news for movie buffs, as EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony) winner Whoopi Goldberg is coming to Cardiff. The comedian, author, and actress will be returning to the stage this year, marking her first UK appearances in almost ten years. The actress will only be hosting two events in the UK this year. The first will be held in London on Thursday, September 4 at the Eventim Apollo, Hammersmith. The second gig will be held in our very own capital city, at Cardiff's Utilita Arena on Friday, September 5. She is best known for starring in films like Sister Act and Ghost, among numerous other popular titles. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here . Now, audiences are invited to experience an intimate evening with the multi-award-winning actress, author, and producer as she reflects on her extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour. She'll be sharing stories from her formative years to reflecting on her ground breaking career in film and television. In classic Whoopi fashion the event is bound to be unfiltered, as we often see in her role as a moderator and co-host of the American chat show The View. Whoopi said: " I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth." Article continues below The event will also include an audience Q&A segment, which gives Whoopi fans an unmissable opportunity to ask her anything they want (within reason of course). Pre-sale tickets will be available from Thursday, June 19 through the Fiery Entertainment website. To apply for pre-sale all you need to do is sign up for their mailing list here for access to the exclusive presale link. General sale begins at 10am on Friday, June 20 and more information can be found here. Whoopi shared on social media: "Hey y'all. I'll be in the U.K. this September stepping on the stage for two nights only in London & Cardiff. Tickets on general sale this Friday, June 20th. Sign up now for pre-sale. Hope to see you there!" Content cannot be displayed without consent Fans shared their excitement over the announcement in the comments of Whoopi's post. One said: "Let's goooooo." Another added: "Glad to see you getting back on stage." Some people are even thinking of travelling from across the world for the events. One person said: "I'll do my best to grab a ticket and fly there to see you on stage." You can find more ticket information here. Article continues below
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows
Whoopi Goldberg is bringing her Whoopi Goldberg: Live show across the pond for her first UK appearances in a decade. The 69-year-old award-winning actress, comedian, activist, and philanthropist will share tales from her "extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour." The show will head to London's Eventim Apollo on September 4, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on September 5. Audience members will be invited to ask the Sister Act and Ghost legend questions during a Q+A segment. Whoopi said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' For tickets visit Meanwhile, Whoopi recently revealed that there are plans to shoot some scenes for Sister Act 3 in Italy as a tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith. The Hollywood icon will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Clarence in the highly anticipated Disney+ sequel to 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and the original Sister Act film, which was released in 1992. During an appearance on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa, Whoopi revealed that the script was changed after Maggie's death in September 2024 at the age of 89 to acknowledge her character Reverend Mother in the sequel. When asked if Sister Act 3 might have some scenes shot in Italy and why, Whoopi answered: "I hope so. It would be wonderful because we want to do it for a couple of reasons. Because we lost Maggie, you know, and we want to bring all the nuns here to kind of share that. "It's the perfect place. Italy is the perfect place. "We are waiting for Disney to say yes or no. Keep your fingers crossed." Whoopi and Maggie were the main cast members in Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The original film saw Whoopi star as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who goes undercover at a convent as Sister Mary Clarence after being put in a witness protection programme. It was a huge hit and banked $232 million at the box office. Elsewhere, Whoopi talked about her five-decade spanning career which has also featured acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Whoopi earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as psychic Oda Mae Brown opposite Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in supernatural romance Ghost. But Whoopi admitted her career has also seen her appear in some less than impressive movies and she cited 1996's science-fiction buddy cop movie Theodore Rex, in which she played a police detective partnered with an anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus named Theodore Rex, as being the worse. She said: "I am very lucky. I've had some really good movies and some very bad ones too. "There is a very bad one. It's called 'Theodore Rex'. It's about me and a talking dinosaur, in the future ... it was pretty bad."
Perth Now
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Whoopi Goldberg announces first UK appearances in a decade with pair of live shows
Whoopi Goldberg is bringing her Whoopi Goldberg: Live show across the pond for her first UK appearances in a decade. The 69-year-old award-winning actress, comedian, activist, and philanthropist will share tales from her "extraordinary career and trailblazing journey, delivered with her trademark wit, warmth and razor-sharp candour." The show will head to London's Eventim Apollo on September 4, and Cardiff's Utilita Arena on September 5. Audience members will be invited to ask the Sister Act and Ghost legend questions during a Q+A segment. Whoopi said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' For tickets visit Meanwhile, Whoopi recently revealed that there are plans to shoot some scenes for Sister Act 3 in Italy as a tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith. The Hollywood icon will be reprising her role as Sister Mary Clarence in the highly anticipated Disney+ sequel to 1993's Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and the original Sister Act film, which was released in 1992. During an appearance on Italian TV show Che Tempo Che Fa, Whoopi revealed that the script was changed after Maggie's death in September 2024 at the age of 89 to acknowledge her character Reverend Mother in the sequel. When asked if Sister Act 3 might have some scenes shot in Italy and why, Whoopi answered: "I hope so. It would be wonderful because we want to do it for a couple of reasons. Because we lost Maggie, you know, and we want to bring all the nuns here to kind of share that. "It's the perfect place. Italy is the perfect place. "We are waiting for Disney to say yes or no. Keep your fingers crossed." Whoopi and Maggie were the main cast members in Sister Act and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. The original film saw Whoopi star as Deloris Van Cartier, a singer who goes undercover at a convent as Sister Mary Clarence after being put in a witness protection programme. It was a huge hit and banked $232 million at the box office. Elsewhere, Whoopi talked about her five-decade spanning career which has also featured acclaimed movies like The Color Purple, and Jumpin' Jack Flash. Whoopi earned a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her performance as psychic Oda Mae Brown opposite Patrick Swayze as Sam Wheat in supernatural romance Ghost. But Whoopi admitted her career has also seen her appear in some less than impressive movies and she cited 1996's science-fiction buddy cop movie Theodore Rex, in which she played a police detective partnered with an anthropomorphic Tyrannosaurus named Theodore Rex, as being the worse. She said: "I am very lucky. I've had some really good movies and some very bad ones too. "There is a very bad one. It's called 'Theodore Rex'. It's about me and a talking dinosaur, in the future ... it was pretty bad."
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Whoopi Goldberg vows stories, laughs and ‘a little truth' in UK shows
The shows, her first UK appearances in almost 10 years, will see audiences experience an 'intimate' evening with the actress, comedian and writer, as she reflects on her long career. She said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. 'I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' Goldberg is one of a small number of people who have Egot status, meaning she has won all four of the major US art awards, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Whoopi Goldberg: Live will give the audience the chance to have a question-and-answer session with the star. She will appear at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, on September 4 and Cardiff Utilita Arena on September 5.
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- South Wales Guardian
Whoopi Goldberg vows stories, laughs and ‘a little truth' in UK shows
The shows, her first UK appearances in almost 10 years, will see audiences experience an 'intimate' evening with the actress, comedian and writer, as she reflects on her long career. She said: 'I've always loved performing for UK audiences. 'I can't wait to take the stage at these two incredible venues and share some stories, some laughs, and maybe even a little truth.' Goldberg is one of a small number of people who have Egot status, meaning she has won all four of the major US art awards, the Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony. Whoopi Goldberg: Live will give the audience the chance to have a question-and-answer session with the star. She will appear at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith, London, on September 4 and Cardiff Utilita Arena on September 5.
