More popular than Jesus expressed regret on behalf of the group that "people with certain religious beliefs should have been offended in any way". Epstein's efforts had little effect, as the controversy quickly spread beyond the borders of the US. In Mexico City there were demonstrations against the group, and a number of countries, including South Africa and Spain, made the decision to ban the Beatles' music on national radio stations. The Vatican issued a public denouncement of Lennon's comments. The Beatles left for their US tour on 11 August 1966. According to Lennon's wife, Cynthia, he was nervous and upset that he had
An Evening with Lucian Freud the Evening Standard announced that filming for the video cameos took place on 11 May. The play ran at the Leicester Square Theatre. The opening night was 19 May and the play ended on 6 June. The play received a lot of press attention with Quentin Letts remarking in the Daily Mail that there was “a full house packed…. and Fleet Street drama critics in the front row” on the play’s Press Night. Prior to Press Night there had been a lot of press interest due to the casting of Cressida Bonas in her first major theatrical role. Details of