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Top-quality quips from Julian Clary

20.11.09

Somehow, despite the corny filth, Julian Clary's show at the Leicester Square Theatre was a hugely enjoyable romp of a comeback... more

My London - Polly Morgan

16.10.09

Polly Morgan's taxidermied animal art works sell for up to �30,000 to clients who include Kate Moss, Harry Handelsman and Courtney Love... more

Derren Brown plans to put casino in a spin

17.09.09

Derren Brown is hoping his number is up once more - to win a fortune for a member of the public at a casino... more

All logic is defied by Paedo Files

14.09.09

When, as a go-ahead government minister, do you get the first inkling that your whiz-bang new scheme to protect children from the number one menace of our time might have gone a bit too far?... more

Illusionist Derren Brown claims successful lottery prediction

10.09.09

Illusionist Derren Brown is to explain how he apparently correctly predicted the National Lottery numbers live on TV... more

Hot tickets: London's going out guide

03.07.09

The Standard's writers pick out the best shows, films and exhibitions taking place in the capital... more

Aldwych is the new Shoreditch

29.06.09

London Fashion Week is moving to creative hot spot Aldwych, while Terence Conran opens his latest restaurant. But Aldwych is still something of a secret.... more

Lyric turns to classic panto

03.06.09

The theatre that shocked audiences with swearing in its Christmas show last year will present a traditional pantomime for the first time in 30 years under its new artistic director.... more

Mystery man Derren Brown fools us all

08.05.08

There is a visceral thrill to seeing the small, neat Derren Brown at work in the flesh in his latest show, An Evening Of Wonders, says Bruce Dessau. ... more

Slick Nick

18.12.07

Nick Einhorn is a harmless but supremely slick magician whose sleight-of-hand was perfect for the intimate Etcetera Theatre.... more

Critic's choice: the best comedy shows

19.07.07

It's the final weekend of the Ealing Comedy Festival, US mentalist Marc Salem continues to amaze with his mind-reading feats and Frank Sidebottom makes a welcome return.... more

A pick'n'mix of stunning mind tricks

12.07.07

Reading a serial number off a bank note while blindfolded and working out where audience members went on holiday are two of New Yorker Marc Salem's favourite tricks.... more

Prepare for a mind-boggling night

27.06.07

Get ready to be amazed by the jaw-dropping powers of American mind-reader Mark Salem when he comes to the capital.... more

Hot Fuzz stars swap red carpet for blue

14.02.07

The stars of police comedy movie Hot Fuzz swapped the traditional red carpet for blue at the film's world premiere.... more

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