Things we may have missed at Glastonbury 2025

 SIR IAN McKELLEN 

“Oh, Ian McKellen!” In one Glastonbury’s most heartfelt moments that weekend, 86-year-old Sir Ian McKellen (@ianmckellen) made a surprise appearance on stage alongside Scissor Sisters’ Jake Shears - and was met with a tidal wave of love and admiration from the crowd.

As thousands chanted his name, the legendary thespian - who’s unforgettable roles include Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Shakespearean theatre, and countless stage triumphs - stood visibly moved, soaking in the affection of generations united in appreciation.

A national treasure, lifelong advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, and one of the greatest living actors, Sir Ian embodies the power of performance to transcend age and era. His presence was more than a cameo; it was a powerful reminder that talent, authenticity, and cultural icons & talents like him have a unique ability to bring us together across generations and backgrounds.

Thank you, Sir Ian, for a continued lifetime of brilliance, talent, bravery, and connection. 🫶✨

🎥 Clip via @bbcradio2 @scissorsisters

SIR IAN McKELLEN was 84 yesterday! Happy Birthday !

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR IAN!

I think he might be gay you know?

Young and beautiful!

Sir Ian McKellen takes on Hamlet at 81

 20 or 7,000 years old who cares!?

Sir Ian McKellen on playing 'young prince' Hamlet at 81

Sir Ian McKellen is set to play the role of Shakespeare’s Hamlet, a role typically played by an actor around 50 years younger.

Famous for his classical roles, as well as playing Gandalf in The Lord of the Rings, McKellan is now set to star in a staging of the work that will be one of the first major new productions to open when UK lockdown restrictions on theatres are eased in June.

BBC Arts Editor Will Gompertz met Sir Ian at the start of rehearsals at the Theatre Royal Windsor to talk about the challenges of playing the young Prince of Denmark at 81

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Ever since I first heard him (you know THAT single) I have enjoyed the work of George Ezra and this appearance on the One Show I enjoyed and is my summer Hit Single choice. Not hip enough?
It don't matter now . . . . . . . . check out the previous single too the official video here . . . . special guest appearance from some old dude. I LOVE IT!







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