Matilda the Musical comes to the West End with
rave reviews and a stunning star turn from Bertie Carvel as the hammer-throwing headmistress. He's had to bulk up, he tells Fiona Mountford... more
From Rihanna's 10-night run at the O2 to Michael Sheen's Hamlet and the London Jazz Festival, there's plenty to look forward to between now and Christmas
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Monday's show at the Greenwich Comedy Festival was full of surprises. A power cable fell down and Tim Minchin rose to the occasion. Last night's gig could not compete... more
The Edinburgh Fringe may be over but for Londoners the comedy season is just starting. Tim Minchin created fireworks with an invigorating greatest hits set at the Greenwich Comedy Festival... more
Comedy at the Proms used to consist of the Prommers' collective badinage. Now that source of wit has dried up, this first Comedy Prom was designed to fill the giggle gap... more
Lost for ways to spend your holiday in the city? Sarah Marshall and Kate Whiting offer some direction, with a wide range of fabulous suggestions... more
As the irrepressible Clive Rowe prepares to grace Hackney Empire, Fiona Mountford meets the queen of London panto — and picks the 10 best shows on offer this season... more
The actor first sought fame as a member of the boyband Hyrise, whose song ‘Leading Me On’ narrowly missed out on representing Great Britain in the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest... more
Tim Minchin, the Australian comedian with the craziest hair this side of Russell Brand's bird's nest, pulled out all the stops at the Bloomsbury Theatre, says Bruce Dessau.... more
Russell Brand, Noel Fielding and Mark Thomas all pulled out at the last minute, but Ricky Gervais and some last minute stand-ins ensured the night was still a success. ... more
The Ornate Johnsons return with festive fare, there's a short revival for excellent monologue Bill Hicks: Slight Return and expect the bah humbug factor from scabrous Scot Jerry Sadowitz.... more
This weekend features a welcome West End debut for Tim Minchin, Alex Lasarev explains how to dodge immigration officers and Charlie Pickering tells his story so far.... more
The Borat movie, starring London's Sacha Baron Cohen, is hailed as one of the most hilarious films in years, while the capital's comedy clubs brim with young talent. We're gagging for it.... more
It is always exciting to see change on the Fringe. This year, established comedians, are being overshadowed by exciting, newer acts and Natalie Haynes is one of them.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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