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London Evening Standard Theatre Awards longlist revealed

19.10.11
Here we reveal the longlisted contenders for the 57th Evening Standard Theatre Awards, in association with Vogue... more

The God of Soho, Shakespeare's Globe - review

02.09.11
Shakespeare's Globe is a unique venue. It takes a certain kind of big and bold drama to inhabit it fully. But The God of Soho doesn't fit this space... more

The Globe Mysteries, Shakespeare's Globe - review

11.08.11
The Globe Mysteries condenses the Bible story in a style characterised by vibrant rhythms and fiery, funny irreverence... more

Is this the end for Rory?

27.05.11
Playing Amy Pond's husband has made Arthur Darvill the envy of her male fans, but now, he tells Nick Curtis, he's taking time out from the Tardis to be his own doctor... more

The good book is a good read

12.04.11
It will take 20 actors 69 hours in shifts over eight days to recite the entire King James Bible at the Globe - more than spiritual guide, it's a fascinating literary work that was meant to be read aloud... more

The good book makes for a good read at the Globe

12.04.11
It will take 20 actors 69 hours in shifts over eight days to recite the entire King James Bible at the Globe - more than spiritual guide, it's a fascinating literary work that was meant to be read aloud... more

Globe spreads the Word of God... all 788,280 of them read out over 5 days

06.12.10
Globe Theatre announces plans to read the Bible on stage in its entirety for the first time... more

London Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2010: The long-list unveiled

25.10.10
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

Bedlam is too crazy for the madhouse

10.09.10
Nell Leyshon’s Bedlam is the first play by a woman to be staged at Shakespeare’s Globe, in either its past or present incarnations... more

Return of the The Merry Wives of Windsor romp

20.08.10
The Merry Wives of Windsor makes a welcome return to The Globe before heading off to the US later in the year... more

Making his mark: Mark Rylance the West End wonder

02.07.10
As artistic director of the Globe, Mark Rylance was the intelligentsia's darling. Since Jerusalem, he's become a popular hero. And it's all thanks to ley lines, Shakespeare, the goddess of the Thames and his grandfather... more

Lucy Bailey is putting the sex into Shakespeare

21.04.10
For the Globe’s new season, director Lucy Bailey has set Macbeth in a world of sizzling erotic power – and cast the groundlings into hell.... more

Opening in London this week

30.11.09
Paul McCartney is set to play at the O2 with Twelfth Night and Footsbarn Xmas Cracker bringing Christmas cheer.... more

The Standard Theatre Awards 2009: Longlist revealed

02.11.09
Our longlist for the London Evening Standard Theatre Awards proves it has been 12 months of critical as well as commercial success.... more

The reinvention of Mark Rylance

14.10.09
Following his mighty performance in Jerusalem, Mark Rylance tries playing Beckett in the West End.... more

Shakespeare did not write his own plays, claims Sir Derek Jacobi

23.04.09
Two leading Shakespearean actors have joined the doubters who believe the bard did not write the plays... more

Globe given priceless Shakespeare texts

07.11.08
A collector and playwright in America has pledged his "priceless collection" of texts by Shakespeare and other writers to Shakespeare's Globe Theatre... more

Co-stars in contest for best actress at Evening Standard Theatre Awards

07.11.08
Comedy co-stars Penelope Wilton and Margaret Tyzack will go head to head for honours at this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more

Heavyweights of the stage battle for best actor prize

04.11.08
Kevin Spacey, Alan Rickman and Kenneth Branagh are in the running for honours in this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards... more

Great Days Out: S-Z

22.07.08
Here is the last segment of the A-Z of fun things to do this summer from dressing up as pirates to the new British Musuem blockbuster exhibition about Hadrian the Roman Emperor.... more

Broken dreams in The Frontline

10.07.08
Frontline at Shakespeare's Globe attempts a kaleidoscopic sweep, cutting between some 20 characters who come and go, stopping for brief encounters. ... more

London's must-see musicals

09.07.08
The hit West End shows to see this summer, by Daralyn Danns.... more

Get out there – 20 ways to enjoy the summer

30.05.08
This is a golden, sunburned age of outdoor entertainment in London. Get out there. Buy a ticket. Crack open a bottle of something cold. Enjoy.... more

Season of Shakespeare

11.02.08
Tickets for this year's season of Shakespeare at the Globe have gone on sale.... more

Warm welcome at Frost Fair

06.11.07
Husky dog sledding is among the December attractions at the Bankside Frost Fair, by the river outside Tate Modern and Shakespeare's Globe.... more

From fast food to political intrigue

21.08.07
Eric Schlosser, exposer of the burger industry, is celebrating American democracy in a new play - and he thinks the Globe is the perfect stage for it.... more

Camper van takes globe on tour

18.06.07
A battered old VW camper van was lowered into Shakespeare's Globe to launch the theatre's first touring production in 400 years.... more

Where to celebrate St George's Day

19.04.07
It's St George's Day on Monday 23 April and London is getting into the patriotic spirit with a series of events that celebrate England's patron saint.... more

Fanatics blow us up but their time is over

22.08.06
Howard Brenton shocked us in the Eighties, but then he fell out of favour. Now the provocative playwright is back. He talks to Fiona Maddocks about his new comedy on extremism.... more


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