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Women asked to strip... for feminism

2009-11-20T12:40:18Z

Actors rebuild themselves in Architecting

2009-11-06T00:00:00Z

What do you get if you combine corsets, cabaret and abstract dance routines? Architecting would be the answer

Half a million tickets to lure young to drama

2009-02-10T15:22:29Z

Rupert Penry-Jones and Sheridan Smith have launched a �2.5 million scheme to get young people into theatre

Light-headed laughs at the N2O Comedy Festival

2009-02-02T00:00:00Z

Battersea Arts Centre offers a headrush of giggles at its annual N2O Comedy Festival.

London's top theatres give free tickets to young people

2008-12-17T14:18:34Z

Twenty-five London theatres are to take part in the Government's free tickets for young people scheme

Olympic celebration of arts in the capital

2008-09-26T10:55:07Z

Hundreds of events over the weekend will kick off a four-year Olympic celebration of arts. Here are some not to miss.

Off the record

2008-05-16T10:53:04Z

A new breed of musical talent will be in record-breaking mood on the South Bank, the Brits are taking over the American charts and Dirty Pretty Things are back.

Battersea Arts Centre future and 'freedom' secured by lease deal

2008-04-18T13:20:06Z

The long-term future of Battersea Arts Centre has been secured with a new Wandsworth council deal

Thea Sharrock is a National star

2008-01-14T11:43:18Z

Can modern urban women have it all? asks a new play. Not without a struggle, says theatre's hottest female talent, director Thea Sharrock.

Joan of Arc fights Billie

2007-11-07T09:44:26Z

Anne-Marie Duff is shortlisted in the Evening Standard Theatre Awards for her impassioned Joan of Arc against Billie Piper's stage debut in Treats.

Expect the unexpected

2007-09-11T09:54:36Z

Creative duo Felix Barrett and Maxine Doyle reveal why Edgar Allan Poe is next to get the Punchdrunk treatment.

Dr Who star joins cast of Spamalot

2007-07-09T09:10:45Z

Former Doctor Who Peter Davison will take on the role of King Arthur in Spamalot this summer, and ex-Coronation Street star Bill Ward will play Sir Lancelot.

The summer's hottest tickets

2007-06-20T11:33:41Z

From blockbuster films and open-air theatre to the Last Night of the Proms and Prince, it promises to be a memorable summer of entertainment in London. Our critics have picked their favourites.

Critic's choice: top comedy nights

2007-06-14T08:29:16Z

Bruce Dessau picks the best comedy nights in London over the weekend including great acts previewing their Edinburgh shows and Ed Byrne at the Open Air Theatre, Regents Park.

Critic's choice: Top five comedy shows

2007-02-01T13:52:10Z

A Richard Pryor-ish Reginald D Hunter and Kevin Bridges, a man being called the new Billy Connolly, are among Bruce Dessau's comedy picks.

Menage A Un stretched too far

2007-01-31T00:00:00Z

While original wit was not entirely absent, Bruce Dessau felt an over-long set with tangible flabbiness stopped Richard Herring's show gaining momentum.

Closure threat to Battersea fringe theatre

2007-01-23T15:27:25Z

Battersea Arts Centre faces closure because of a cut in funding.

Pick of the Christmas shows

2006-12-08T12:44:39Z

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

Top 5 comedy shows

2006-08-02T23:00:00Z

Comedy preview: As the build-up to the Edinburgh Festival goes into full swing, a variety of great comics are honing their acts in smaller venues. Russell Brand, Robert Newman and Bill Bailey are among the hottest tickets.