The League of Austen Artists: lynn redgrave

Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Vanessa Redgrave heads up gala for the newly named Lynn Redgrave Theatre in honour of her late sister By CASSIE CARPENTER (MAIL ON LINE)

In her name: Lynn Redgrave, seen here with Vanessa in 2010, perished at age 67 of breast cancer in 2010

And Vanessa Redgrave paid loving tribute to her younger sister by heading up the commemorative gala renaming 45 Bleecker Street - the Lynn Redgrave Theatre.

The 76-year-old actress donned a grey dressing-gown over matching trousers and black loafers for the Culture Project Gala at Stage 48 in New York on Monday.

The Atonement star is still the only British actress ever to win an Oscar, Emmy, Tony, Cannes, Golden Globe, and Screen Actors Guild award.

Vanessa was joined at the touching tribute by Kyra Sedgwick and husband Kevin Bacon as well as Trudie Styler.

'Lynn was a professional inspiration,' said the soiree's host Kyra, according to Broadway World.

'So to be opening a theater named for her and reflective of her wonderful ability to make a difference in people's lives through performance, is a touching and humbling privilege.'

Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Liam Neeson attends tribute event to Redgrave acting dynasty... and family of late wife Natasha Richardson By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Liam Neeson, 60, attended the American Theater Wing's Annual Gala in New York with the mother and sister of his late wife Natasha Richardson.

Vanessa Redgrave, 75, and 47-year-old daughter Joely Richardson stepped out for the event at the Plaza Hotel on Monday night, which paid tribute to the six generation acting dynasty and their contribution to theatre.

The Taken actor, Natasha, Vanessa and Joely were among the family members honoured, with the long list also including Corin, Michael, Lynn Redgrave and Rachel Kempson.

Joey Richardson looked stunning in a silver dress for the event, while Vanessa opted for an all-in-black outfit.

Executive director of the organisation Heather Hitchens said before the event: 'I don't know of another family with six generations of actors in it.'