Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU

Ian McKellen on Stage: With Tolkien, Shakespeare, Others and YOU (2020)

June 11th, 20202h 36min

Drama, Comedy
60%

Overview

One-man stage performance by English stage and screen actor Sir Ian McKellen. McKellen reprises roles over his career in the theatre (such as the works of William Shakespeare) and on film (such as Gandalf in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings film series), while discussing anecdotes throughout his life and career.


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