Back in the Nineties, it was seen as cool to pretend to be working-class. Damon Albarn would go dog-racing, Tony Blair would practice his glottal-stops, Guy Ritchie would shoot cockneys. It was a right laugh... more
Native cultures have long been an obsession of actor Mark Rylance — now he has assembled
a star-studded cast to raise awareness of endangered tribes.... more
It is exactly a week since the ridiculous mass hysteria first erupted over the death of MJ (as he is now being called). For seven days the nation has been deluged with little else but the ceaseless outpourings of grief... more
The shock news of Michael Jackson’s death prompted extraordinary scenes outside the Los Angeles hospital where he was taken — and at any venue that he had been associated with... more
Josh Hartnett, Martin Freeman, Dervla Kirwan and Jessica Hynes are four of the stars who will take part in this year's 24 Hour Plays Celebrity Gala at the Old Vic... more
Pop has changed since the New Kids cut their musical teeth. Unlike many of today's stars, discovered through TV talent shows such as The X Factor and American Idol, they paid their dues the old-fashioned way. They sang in tough, working class clubs where they feared for their safety, before graduating to a battle- of-the-bands night at the Apollo Theatre in New York's Harlem.... more
Josh Hartnett has been a Hollywood heart-throb for a decade but he hates his celebrity status. Now he is set to be the star of the West End version of Rain Man: how on earth will he cope?... more
Josh Hartnett is starring in a theatrical version of Rain Man, the 1988 film that saw Dustin Hoffman play hospitalised autistic savant Raymond Babbit.... more
The West End is set for a musicals versus drama showdown: as the blockbusters grab big audiences and profits, serious plays are struggling for life.... more
Wicked, the quirky spin-off from The Wizard Of Oz, has become a surprise West End hit, taking almost £2.5 million at the box office last month.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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