No other festival offers so much for so little money. Here is a round-up of the concerts not to be missed as part of this year's Proms festival.... more
Who do the experts consider to be the actor, dancer, playwright or conductor at the very top of their game? We asked our critics to give their highly subjective views.... more
The collapse of travel company XL Group, the third-largest package operator in the country, is another gloomy indicator of the state of the economy... more
Love it or hate it, the LSO's Mahler cycle is the latest hot ticket. That, says its hair-raising conductor Valery Gergiev, is because 'together we are saying something new'.... more
When Hear'Say split, Myleene Klass's career seemed in ruins. The mum-to-be talks about how sheer hard work, including her high profile M&S campaign, has got her life back on track.... more
Artistic director Jude Kelly's first production, Carmen Jones, is about to be unveiled at the Festival Hall. It's what this place is made for, she says.... more