Billy Elliot was the toast of New York as Sir Elton John's musical picked up 10 Tony Awards, spearheading a triumphant night for British theatre... more
I adore musicals - the cheesier and more ridiculous the better. I loved Never Forget, the Take That extravaganza, and when Merrily We Roll Along was on at the Donmar a few years ago, I went to see it three times... more
Ballet lessons are all the rage in and out of school – and not just among girls. Here are some of the best places for men to kick up their heels.... more
Education: Drama, singing and dance schools group Stagecoach Theatre Arts is shrugging off the recession as youngsters continue to dream of a life on the big screen or stage.... more
His musical, Billy Elliot, is a hit on Broadway. Now Lee Hall is bringing his Evening Standard Award-winning The Pitmen Painters back by popular demand.... more
As the Evening Standard Film Awards shortlist is announced, one writer who has reviewed film and stage for 20 years says our theatre is the key to our Hollywood glory... more
More than 100 award-winning producers, directors and writers called for action to tackle illegal downloads of films and TV shows which they say are threatening jobs... more
The Pitmen Painters, in Max Roberts's perfectly pitched and acted production, manages to be tragic, funny and illuminating in one fell swoop of energy.... more