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The timing is right for gifted gagsmith Michael McIntyre

05.10.09

No wonder Michael McIntyre had a huge grin on his face when he did his trademark skip‑walk onto the Wembley stage.... more

Michael McIntyre is laughing all the way to the bank

02.10.09

Michael McIntyre is set to become one of Britain’s wealthiest entertainers, earning up to Ł10 million from a series of sold-out shows.... more

Doctor Who’s chief Dalek dies aged 82

23.01.09

The actor who played the chief Dalek in Doctor Who for 16 years has died aged 82... more

So where were we? Ross returns with an apology

22.01.09

Jonathan Ross apologised for the Andrew Sachs phone prank row as he returned to work after his three-month suspension... more

Ross returns with Fry as his star guest

07.01.09

Jonathan Ross will play host to Stephen Fry and Lee Evans when his Friday night TV chat show returns this month... more

Best DVDs of 2008

19.12.08

From The Dark Knight to Curb Your Enthusiasm, here are DVDs not to be without.... more

Lee Evans sticks to a winning formula

07.10.08

Lee Evans' physicality saves the day as he pleases the crowd with old, tried and tested routines. ... more

No more Dome and gloom as 10 million visit the O2

07.10.08

The 10 millionth visitor will walk through the O2 Arena this week, comfortably eclipsing the figures achieved by the venue when it was the Millennium Dome... more

Paul Daniels, The Krankies, Cannon & Ball... So just why do these geriatric jokers still play to sell-out crowds?

05.09.08

It's something of a surprise to discover that some are still with us, let alone fresh from sell-out shows in seaside resorts all around the country.... more

Rock's on a stroll

27.05.08

US comedy legend Chris Rock's record-breaking stand-up gig at the O2 Arena was very much a show of two halves, says Bruce Dessau.... more

Kylie seals Dome's glory as most popular venue

03.01.08

More than two million people will visit the O2 arena this year to see international artists including Kylie Minogue and Celine Dion.... more

Class acts

31.10.07

The longlists for the 2007 Evening Standard Theatre Awards are testimony to the strength of London's theatre - and the excellence of the actors.... more

Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007: the longlist

31.10.07

A dazzling year of performances on the London stage will be honoured at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007. Here, for the first time, is the longlist. ... more

Evans attempts comedy record at O2

25.10.07

Lee Evans will attempt a world record when he becomes the first comedian to play the O2 arena as part of his largest ever tour next year.... more

Critic's choice: Top comedy shows

02.08.07

Edwardian-themed sketches from The Ornate Johnsons, the Camden Fringe and Mock The Week's Andy Parsons are among the top comedy choices.... more

Is Edinburgh killing comedy?

24.07.07

With a record 2,050 shows this year, Bruce Dessau asks if The Edinburgh Fringe has become a victim of its own success.... more

Badly in need of restoration

23.02.07

"If there have been less amusing classic comedy revivals since the Eighties I have luckily missed them" - Nicholas de Jongh's damning verdict on The Soldiers' Fortune.... more

Pinter is back with a vengeance

23.02.07

The explosion of interest in Harold Pinter plays has reached a new level with the Donmar Warehouse announcing a revival of adultery drama Betrayal.... more

National to stage classic Niven film

15.02.07

A much-loved war film has been adapted into a play to be staged at the National Theatre.... more

Evans mesmerising in vintage piece of theatre

09.02.07

Nicholas de Jongh was pleased to discover Harold Pinter's 1957 black comedy The Dumb Waiter - starring Lee Evans and Jason Isaacs - has lost none of its potency.... more