The National Theatre's Connections initiative brings together young actors and writers. In this year's programme, its possibilities are perfectly illustrated by Katori Hall's Children of Killers... more
Sir Peter Hall issued a rallying call for the arts in the face of government cuts as he was honoured at the 56th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
The new stars of British stage were recognised in a sweep of awards for youth led by teenage playwright Anya Reiss and former Skins actor Daniel Kaluuya... more
She plays a “dumb blonde” who confounds her critics, and Sheridan Smith today confirmed that musical stars can hold their own in the drama stakes... more
The audience rose in a standing ovation as Fiona Shaw announced Mark Rylance, with whom she had studied at Rada, as best actor for his lead role in Jerusalem... more
Vanessa Redgrave is to present the best actress award in memory of her daughter, Natasha Richardson, at this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Stars of the British stage including Rachel Weisz, Samuel West and Lenny Henry will battle it out at the 55th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
A 100-year History Cycle and an Othello reinvented, a vivacious newcomer and a brace of best actresses — our judges explain why they chose the winners of the 2008 Evening Standard Theatre Awards.... more
A glittering cast of West End stars, including Josh Hartnett, Jude Law and Kenneth Branagh are set to attend this year's prestigious Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Polly Stenham's first play, That Face, caused a sensation at the Royal Court. Now, two years after leaving school, she is nominated for the Charles Wintour Most Promising Playwright Award.... more
A dazzling year of performances on the London stage will be honoured at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007. Here, for the first time, is the longlist.
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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
A new £30,000 prize for the most promising playwright is to be introduced at the Evening Standard Theatre awards later this month. The award is to be named in honour of the late Charles Wintour - former Standard editor and passionate theatre goer.... 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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