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Gene Hunt joins the fight to save Barn Elms from super-sewer

27.05.11
Leading actors and television personalities join the campaign to stop Thames Water using land at Barn Elms as a construction site for the London super-sewer ... more

How English evolved … with a Victorian txt msg written B4 mobiles

18.08.10
First exhibition on the history of the English language will include Victorian texting, first printed book in English and lecture on swearing... more

Travelodge deal gives Lee Hurst chance to create comedy venue

21.05.10
An East End comedy club that helped boost the fledgling careers of Mike Myers and Paul Merton is to be rebuilt underneath a new Travelodge... more

TV’s daft gimmicks fail to give the picture

07.05.10
The nation thought TV had set the agenda for this election and made Nick Clegg a contender - but it wasn't the case... more

Greenpeace competition to build fortress to stop Heathrow expansion

28.01.10
An 'impenetrable' fortress is to be built in a bid to stop the expansion of Heathrow airport... more

Vanity and voice-overs in Timing

08.10.09
Alistair McGowan's new play, Timing, which features two plays within the play, taking place either side of a piece of sound-proof glass.... more

Unions are livid at Tory pay freeze

08.10.09
Union leaders are furious about Tory plans to impose a pay freeze on public sector workers to help cut the UK’s Everest-style debt mountain ... more

Big interview: Alistair McGowan gets serious

30.09.09
Alistair McGowan made his reputation as a comedian — but as his debut play is unveiled, he can’t stop talking about heavy subjects.... more

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

16.09.09
Electric Proms presents an array of acts including Dizzee Rascal and Motown legend Smokey Robinson, enjoy a barbecue at Edinboro Castle, and book tickets for Timing ... more

25 reasons to go to The Edinburgh Festival

01.07.09
After last year's letdown, the world's largest arts festival has got its act together to offer a thrilling array of entertainment next month.... more

Stage success tastes so sweet for Menier Chocolate Factory

17.02.09
The tiny Menier Chocolate Factory theatre is to transfer its seventh production to the West End in just five years... more

Green activists warn of 'almighty battle' ahead

15.01.09
Environmental groups warned Heathrow bosses to expect years of disruption to prevent the construction of a third runway ... more

The cause celebs

14.01.09
From Gaza to airport expansion, the big issues are stirring our famous faces into action... more

Thousands sign up to buy slice of third runway site

13.01.09
Thousands of people have signed up to join the campaign against the third Heathrow runway by buying part of a field near the airport... more

Cinders is only one not having a ball

12.12.08
It hasn't got Sir Ian McKellen starring in it, or Stephen Fry writing it, but New Wimbledon Theatre's Cinderella is as posh as panto is going to get.... more

Best Christmas shows in London

04.12.08
Clive Rowe squeezes into the dame's dress at Hackney Empire, Elton John returns to the O2 and Angelika Kirchschlager hits the high notes in Hansel and Gretel.... more

What to do in London this week

24.09.08
Enjoy tasty food at The Beaufort, don't miss They're Playing Our Song and read Philip Roth's latest installment - Indignation.... more

I'm heartbroken, says Connie Fisher as she blames Sound Of Music role for her 'soul mate' boyfriend walking out

08.09.08
The actress said winning the coveted lead role in stage show The Sound Of Music brought about the end of her five-year relationship with former soldier Neal Williams.... more

They're Playing the wrong song

05.08.08
Even Connie can't solve a problem like the throwback to the Seventies, They're Playing Our Song, says Liz Hoggard.... more

After imitating the stars, Alistair McGowan's now making a bigger impression in a controversial play

05.06.08
He made his name imitating the stars but now Alistair McGowan is making an even bigger impression in a controversial new play... more

Make the most of the Bank Holiday weekend

30.04.08
With a range of events taking place, from a May Day funfair to the Who Do you Think You Are? show, a jam-packed bank holiday weekend should be on the cards.... more

Boris lead is cut in half

14.04.08
Boris Johnson's 13-point lead over Ken Livingstone has more than halved in the past week, a Standard poll reveals... more

West End power cut blacks out first night

26.03.08
The heart of the West End was plunged into darkness for more than two hours after a major power cut... more

Hairspray collects record award nominations

07.02.08
West End hit Hairspray has received a record 11 nominations at the Laurence Olivier Awards.... more

Get this on your little list

31.01.08
Alistair McGowan's portrayal of Mikado was a cocktail of Fry, Paxman and Cleese, and well worth the wait.... more

Flower underpowered

13.03.07
In a West End groaning with the weight of American musicals Little Shop of Horrors offers too little dark relief, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more

McGowan to make West End impression

19.01.07
Impressionist Alistair McGowan is to make his West End stage debut as a sadistic dentist in rock musical Little Shop Of Horrors. ... more

Dame Judi makes merry in sorry Wives' tale

13.12.06
The Royal Shakespeare Company has embarked on an expensive gamble by inflicting this flamboyantly awful, musical version of The Merry Wives Of Windsor upon us, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more

Pick of the Christmas shows

08.12.06
From posh pantos to old favourites, London's theatres are gearing up for Christmas. Fiona Mountford reveals the best of the festive shows.... more


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