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Hair transplant for West End's Sir Cameron Mackintosh

17.11.09
Four decades ago, he was a backstage assistant on a show which epitomised the Sixties counter-culture... more

A relaxing weekend in London

24.03.09
From a superb hotel and delicious meal to a top West End show, here is a suggestion for a relaxing weekend break in the capital.... more

War Horse leads the charge as West End shows sell £5million tickets in advance

17.03.09
A peculiar triumvirate of Waiting For Godot, Calendar Girls and War Horse is heading a storming start to the year in West End theatre with almost £5million in advance ticket sales... more

Darling, you’ve changed your sums so fast...

08.01.09
Alistair Darling says the Treasury will abandon its forecast that the economy will start growing again in the second half of 2009... more

Now teachers are having the last laugh on bankers

18.12.08
Away from the classroom, it doesn't take much to make overworked, stressed-out teachers cackle hysterically... more

Show must go on despite star’s heart scare

24.10.08
Actor Ian McDiarmid insisted on finishing his performance in a West End play despite suffering a suspected heart attack... more

Bill Bailey is frustrated Roy Castle

09.10.08
Bill Bailey's Remarkable Guide To The Orchestra was a terrifically entertaining mainstream classical music primer, a less terrific comedy gig.... more

Steadman breathes life into Alan Bennett flop

22.09.08
An Alan Bennett play that was a flop when premiered in London 28 years ago is coming back as a hit with Alison Steadman... more

Rain Man takes to the stage

28.08.08
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

Web scam adds 25% to price of theatre tickets

11.04.08
Theatre-goers are being hit with 25 per cent ticket mark-ups by misleading internet sites... more

Theatreland up in arms over Arts Council sexuality quiz

02.04.08
The Arts Council has encountered ridicule and anger over attempts to force theatre and museum trustees to disclose their sexuality to obtain funding... more

West End power cut blacks out first night

26.03.08
The heart of the West End was plunged into darkness for more than two hours after a major power cut... more

God given chance of a new hit

12.03.08
From the writer of Art and starring Ralph Fiennes, Tamsin Greig, Janet McTeer and Ken Stott, God of Carnage should be a polished comedy, says Nick Curtis in his preview.... more

Hairspray sweeps the board at Laurence Olivier Awards

10.03.08
West End musical Hairspray has swept the board at the Laurence Olivier Awards, scooping four of the prestigious accolades. Its star, Leanne Jones, was named best actress in a musical for her role as teenager Tracy Turnblad... more

Stage-struck Kristin's triumph

10.03.08
Kristin Scott Thomas took the top award of Best Actress at the Olivier Awards and declared there was nothing like working in British theatre.... more

Hairspray collects record award nominations

07.02.08
West End hit Hairspray has received a record 11 nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards.... more

Get this on your little list

31.01.08
Alistair McGowan's portrayal of Mikado was a cocktail of Fry, Paxman and Cleese, and well worth the wait.... more

The man who made us love Macbeth

28.09.07
London's most promising theatre director, Rupert Goold, takes a moment to talk about his latest show and future plans.... more

Goolden boy of theatre

25.09.07
Prolific 35-year-old director, Rupert Goold, is the new darling of theatreland and has two new major plays opening in London this week.... more

West End prepares for autumn of high drama

28.08.07
Christian Slater, Stockard Channing and Patrick Stewart head a list of big name stars gearing up for a spectacular autumn at the West End.... more

Frost heats up Broadway

23.04.07
It was one of last year's top West End draws. Now Frost/Nixon is basking in a triumphant opening on Broadway.... more

The show won't go on without Harry Potter star

20.04.07
Daniel Radcliffe's play Equus is closing in June - just three months after it opened to critical acclaim.... more

Harry is wizard of West End

28.02.07
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe today admitted his West End debut - in which he appeared nude in front of a packed first night audience - was a terrifying experience.... more

Giving us the full Monty

27.02.07
The talk is all about Harry Potter getting his kit off, but Equus also stars Olivier and Tony winner Richard Griffiths. Claire Allfree meets the veteran actor.... more

Tonight's the night Daniel dares to bare

16.02.07
Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe spends 10 minutes of his West End debut on stage naked. But could the full-on display damage his film career?... more

From Harry to hunk

02.02.07
Daniel Radcliffe is baring all for his first stage role in Equus. "I could hardly do it with my pants on," he tells Fiona Maddocks.... more

Plays fight back against musicals

06.12.06
A string of high-profile plays has been planned for next year to take on the likes of musicals such as The Sound Of Music and Spamalot.... more

The big West End showdown

21.11.06
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

Stars to announce our 52nd theatre awards

20.11.06
Jeremy Irons, Kathy Burke and Alan Cumming are among the stars who will take leading roles at the 52nd Evening Standard Theatre Awards at The Savoy next Monday.... more

Stars vying to win our 52nd stage awards

09.11.06
There is plenty of intrigue thrown up by the shortlist for the 52nd Evening Standard Theatre Awards. Who will take the honours?... more

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