In an outstanding year for London theatre, our judging panel have picked out the most remarkable performances and productions. The choices reflect the explosion of young talent emerging alongside theatre grandees who are at the top of their game... more
Sacha Baron Cohen's new comic creation, the latest instalment from Harry Potter at Hogwarts and adventures in the land of lizard men - here is our guide to the biggest movies of the season... more
From Kylie Minogue and masterpieces of Impressionism to an invasion of Chinese dance companies, the next 12 months will be a treat for London's arts lovers.... more
Rufus Sewell collected the Evening Standard Best Actor award for his role in Tom Stoppard's Rock'n'Roll. Success has been worth the wait, he says.... more
Dame Helen Mirren's performance as the beleaguered monarch in the much-talked-about The Queen is well worth an Oscar - and the script really dazzles too.... more
No one really knows how the Royals reacted when Princess Diana died in that crash. But, in The Queen, Stephen Frears and Peter Morgan have made an educated and emotionally entertaining guess.... more
Helen Mirren may be snubbed by the royals for playing The Queen, but the star says Stephen Frears's acclaimed film is no betrayal of the monarch.... 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