Having cast a spell over the whole of Hogwarts in the Harry Potter films, Clémence Poésy has graduated to bewitching fashion designers and film directors. She's magic, says Hermione Eyre ... more
Dennis Kelly’s new play for the RSC, The Gods Weep, is inspired by King Lear. But this is a messy play, and clearly a slimmed-down version of something longer.... more
At her Kentish Town studio, the Portuguese-born
painter, the subject of a searching new film by her friend Jake Auerbach, talks candidly about her troubled life, her extraordinary art — and her fear of insanity... more
Our homegrown stars partied into the early hours today but, at Hollywood’s biggest celebration, nothing was more intoxicating than success. Nick Curtis and John Arlidge report... more
In an interview marking the Standard’s Film Awards, Channel 4 film and drama boss Tessa Ross talks about the challenges ahead and the likely merger of 4 and Five ... more
Kate Winslet, Sally Hawkins and Slumdog Millionaire's Danny Boyle are among the stars battling for honours at this year's Evening Standard British Film Awards... 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
Birthday Party was the best thing Richard Godwin has seen in ages — and doubly moving for the presence of the playwright himself in the audience.... more
Martin McDonagh’s first feature film, In Bruges, could mean theatre has lost one of its most bracing, caustic and blackly comic talents to a world where he may feel more at home.... more
Hollywood star Christian Slater is coming back to the London stage to take on the role played by Kevin Spacey in 1994 film Swimming With Sharks.... more
Nina Raine's debut play about young Londoners has won her a coveted Evening Standard theatre award. Here she tells how years of hardship have finally paid off.... 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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