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Bord Gáis Energy Theatre offers anniversary giveaway

It's a big day for Bord Gáis Energy Theatre in Dublin as it celebrates its 15th anniversary - and they've launched a social media campaign with a year-long pass up for grabs.

Music • 18 Mar

Mary Poppins to fly direct from the West End to Dublin

It's going to be a very Mary Christmas this year as the multi-award-winning musical Mary Poppins will fly direct from the West End to Dublin next December.

Theatre • 13 Apr 24

Mary Poppins rating raised from U to PG

Mary Poppins' age rating has been raised from U to PG by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) almost 60 years after its release.

Movies • 26 Feb 24

Dick Van Dyke blames Mary Poppins accent on Irish actor

US actor Dick Van Dyke, who co-starred with Julie Andrews in Mary Poppins as chimney sweep Bert, has once again defended his cockney accent in the movie 59 years later.

Movies • 17 Feb 23

Julie Andrews: "It's a huge gift, but a lot of obligation."

Andrews needed therapy after Poppins success

Julie Andrews has said she needed therapy following the success of Mary Poppins and admits she didn't feel worthy of winning an Oscar for the role.

Television • 01 Nov 19

Julie Andrews gets lifetime award at Venice Film Fest

Veteran actress and singer Julie Andrews has been honoured with the Golden Lion award for lifetime achievement at the Venice Film Festival.

Julie Andrews • 02 Sep 19

What's on? TV highlights for Monday Apr 15

It's a very busy day on TV as Game of Thrones is back, there's a new inclusive fashion show called The Fitting Room, Travel Man and Not Going Out return, while My Tribe comes to an end . . .

Television • 15 Apr 19

Julie Walters - ''It should be out there. The men were earning more money. Why? It's the same bloody job"

Julie Walters slams gender pay gap in film industry

Julie Walters has hit out at the gender pay gap in the movie industry and claims "equal pay is the answer".

gender pay gap • 26 Jul 17

Dick Van Dyke apologises for 'atrocious' Cockney accent

As Dick Van Dyke publicly apologises for 'the most atrocious Cockney accent in the history of cinema' in Mary Poppins, we take a look at some other questionable accent attempts in movie history.

Worst Movie Accents • 21 Jul 17

It's hard to believe E.T. was first released 35 years ago

ET one of fifty movies kids are urged to see before 11

E.T., Toy Story and The Lion King have all been included in a guide of films all children should watch before they grow up.

Movies To Watch Before You Grow Up • 19 Jun 17

Meryl Streep tipped to star in Mary Poppins sequel

In what would be supercalifragilisticexpialidocious casting, Meryl Streep is the latest name to be mentioned in connection with the upcoming Mary Poppins sequel.

Entertainment • 07 Aug 16

Meryl Streep is in talks for a sequel to Mary Poppins

Meryl Streep set to star in Mary Poppins sequel

Here's some news that should be like a spoonful of sugar for fans of the Disney classic Mary Poppins. Oscar winner Meryl Streep is said to be in talks to reunite with her Devil Wears Prada co-star Emily Blunt on a sequel to the much loved movie.

Entertainment • 29 Jul 16

Mary Poppins - Will the new movie go down in the most delightful way?

Quite atrocious? Mary Poppins sequel planned

Disney is to make a new live-action version of its timeless classic Mary Poppins.

Entertainment • 16 Sep 15

Julie Andrews played Mary Poppins in the 1965 classic

Watch! Mary Poppins singing death metal

Prepare to see Mary Poppins like you've never seen her before! Who knew that she was Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious at belting out a heavy metal track?

Entertainment • 27 Feb 15