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Billy Elliot�s nan turns 80 on West End stage

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:21:10 GMT

Billy Elliot�s grandma Ann Emery has no intention of hanging up her dancing shoes from the West End show just yet at the age of 80

Boyzone bandmates join West End to pay tribute to Stephen Gately

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 07:26:14 GMT

Video: A star-studded evening of music and tributes was held in memory of Stephen Gately

�12m redevelopment of Billy Elliot theatre to upstage its West End rivals

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:01:24 GMT

This is the first image of how the Victoria Palace Theatre - home of Billy Elliot - will look after a �12million redevelopment

Theatre guide reveals best and worst seats in West End

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:25:44 GMT

It might not be of help if a 7ft boxer sits in front of you. But a new theatre guide offers hints on booking the best and avoiding the worst seats in the West End

The Queen�s secret trip to theatre stuns audience

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 07:53:46 GMT

Queen stuns London theatre audience by slipping in to see a performance unannounced, minus an entourage

Boris on Broadway: Mayor on New York stage

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 07:42:31 GMT

Mayor praises Billy Elliot�s American success as part of his four-day New York visit to boost tourism and investment to London

Jason Donovan - My London

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 09:15:33 GMT

Jason Donovan loves the bohemian vibe of Notting Hill and avoids Oxford Street at all costs

Boris: I'll block Victoria towers until firm pays Crossrail cash

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:47:25 GMT

Boris Johnson threatens to halt billion-pound project to transform the streets around Victoria Station in a row over Crossrail funding

Free tickets to see Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical

Wed, 13 May 2009 13:38:42 GMT

The cast of West End show Priscilla Queen Of The Desert The Musical took to the streets of London to hand out copies of the new-look London Evening Standard.

What to see over Easter

Thu, 09 Apr 2009 15:48:39 GMT

We pick the top five exhibitions, films, shows and egg hunts in London for the Easter weekend.

Theatre to get revamp in �1bn new look for Victoria

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 10:19:49 GMT

A billion-pound plan to transform the streets around Victoria Station is due to be agreed this week

50 ways to have fun in 2009

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 10:12:38 GMT

Priscilla on stage, Blur reunited, Michael Sheen as Brian Clough � we bring you the highlights of London�s arts calendar for the coming months.

From outcast to ornament � a luvvie�s life has never been better

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:00:40 GMT

With a star-studded guest list, this week's Evening Standard Theatre Awards were a testament to the extraordinary vigour of the London stage

A winning year for leading lights of the London stage

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 12:48:27 GMT

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.

Donmar dominates the London stage at ES Theatre Awards

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 14:15:17 GMT

The Donmar Warehouse, one of the smallest venues in the West End, has stormed the Evening Standard Theatre Awards

The 2008 ES Theatre Awards shortlist

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 12:16:52 GMT

Josh joins the cast at Evening Standard theatre awards

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:30:08 GMT

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

Co-stars in contest for best actress at Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Fri, 07 Nov 2008 09:18:37 GMT

Comedy co-stars Penelope Wilton and Margaret Tyzack will go head to head for honours at this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Heavyweights of the stage battle for best actor prize

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 08:51:50 GMT

Kevin Spacey, Alan Rickman and Kenneth Branagh are in the running for honours in this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards

Jason Donovan camps it up in the desert

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 08:55:01 GMT

Jason Donovan is to star in a stage version of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert

Fox is first Londoner to take role of Billy Elliot

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:29:39 GMT

In three years, there have been 15 Billy Elliots on the West End stage. But there's never been a Londoner - until now