Sir Peter Hall issued a rallying call for the arts in the face of government cuts as he was honoured at the 56th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Rebecca Hall highlighted the global standing of the London stage today as she prepared to take her place at the 56th Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
Nick Curtis talks to the newcomers with their eyes on a prize at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards on Sunday and Fiona Mountford profiles the young writers... more
She plays a “dumb blonde” who confounds her critics, and Sheridan Smith today confirmed that musical stars can hold their own in the drama stakes... more
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
Total of £1.7 million to help combat cancer was raised at a glittering fundraising event attended by leading figures from the worlds of politics, arts and culture... more
With Wagamama, Hakkasan, Yauatcha and now the relaunch of Sake No Hana Alan Yau has transformed London’s restaurant scene. So why is he abandoning the high life for the spartan regime of a Buddhist monk, asks Lydia Slater... more
Independent Print Limited, owned by the Lebedev family, has agreed to acquire The Independent and Independent on Sunday newspapers in a deal that will safeguard the future of the business... more
They are not exactly catwalk material. But David Walliams and James Corden did their best supermodel impression at a Haiti earthquake fundraiser... more
The audience rose in a standing ovation as Fiona Shaw announced Mark Rylance, with whom she had studied at Rada, as best actor for his lead role in Jerusalem... more
Former winners Patrick Stewart, Fiona Shaw and Simon Russell Beale will be handing out the honours to new victors at the 55th London Evening Standard Theatre Awards next week... more
Vanessa Redgrave is to present the best actress award in memory of her daughter, Natasha Richardson, at this year's London Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more
London Fashion Week Jsen Wintle, who had David Walliams, Richard James, Evgeny Lebedev and Joely Richardson in his front row, is a name to watch... more
The service was faultless and the many staff make you feel cosseted but the low tables at Sake No Hana look like rafts floating on a colourless sea.... more
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