Stage stars called for subsidised theatre to be protected from planned "brutal cuts" as they marked an "outstanding year" at the Olivier Awards... more
The ambassador for London theatre, Nica Burns, said at the Olivier Awards on Sunday night that her industry had bucked the recession and could teach the Treasury a thing or two... more
London theatre hailed a new generation of young playwrights today in Olivier Award nominations which also recognise one of the starriest years in West End history... more
As Keira Knightley prepares to make her stage debut and Ben Whishaw sells out the Royal Court, the signs are good, says Matt Wolf, for a theatrical boomtime.
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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
Sir Alan Ayckbourn, one of Britain's most popular and prolific playwrights, is set to do more work in London after the huge success of his Norman Conquests trilogy at the Old Vic... more
Big musicals may dominate the West End and box office receipts, but straight drama continues to thrive. These are the key people who make this city the global capital of theatre. ... more
Whenever Hollywood star Josh Hartnett finishes a performance of Rain Man, a crowd of a hundred or more is standing to thank him for taking the time... 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
Five leading West End theatres are in darkness amid fears that traditional plays are being squeezed out of theatreland by the economic downturn and an excess of musicals... 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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