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Magical Mysteries tour

01.09.09
The worldwide success of a musical version of The Mysteries, which returns to London this month, shows how these remarkable medieval plays still speak to a 21st-century audience.... more

Stage success tastes so sweet for Menier Chocolate Factory

17.02.09
The tiny Menier Chocolate Factory theatre is to transfer its seventh production to the West End in just five years... more

Tennant hopes to defy injury for Hamlet

09.12.08
Fears are growing that the show will not go on for David Tennant — as the Doctor Who star had last minute tests on a back injury... 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

Such sweet Zorro! The musical isn't a turkey - so who is the man behind the mask?

17.07.08
It was tipped to be a turkey, but Zorro opened to rave reviews. So how does the hero measure up? PETRONELLA WYATT crosses swords with the man behind the mask.... more

Nice to Z you: Brucie's Strictly Come Dancing twirl at Zorro party

16.07.08
Bruce Forsyth showed off his Strictly Come Dancing moves to the sounds of the Gipsy Kings at the opening night of Zorro the Musical at the Garrick Theatre in the West End.... more

The flight of Pedro Pan

06.03.08
Peter Pan is flying home - in a new Spanish language musical coming to the West End.... more

The flight of Pedro Pan

06.03.08
Peter Pan is flying home - in a new Spanish language musical coming to the West End... more

Life's still sweet for Jane

11.12.07
Versatile stage and screen actress Jane Horrocks talks about her role in Alan Ayckbourn's seasonal farce Absurd Person Singular.... more

Double winner and TV comic present awards

21.11.07
Stage legend Sir Ian McKellen and TV favourite Meera Syal will be among the presenters at this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards.... more

Evening Standard Theatre Awards 2007: the shortlist

07.11.07
Billie Piper, Patrick Stewart and Hairspray are some of the names on the shortlist for this year's Evening Standard Theatre Awards.... more

If I started thinking too much I'd probably break

12.03.07
She had a triumphant first night in the West End, but the days before were peppered with damaging speculation. In her first interview, Billie Piper hits back at the gossips.... more

Alternative tickets if Piper fails to show

09.03.07
Theatre-goers booking to see Treats have been told they will get replacement tickets if Billie Piper fails to appear.... more

Fit-again Billie back on stage

08.03.07
Billie Piper has returned to the West End stage after missing two performances of her new show Treats.... more

Billie's West End debut back on

07.03.07
Doctors have given Billie Piper the go-ahead to perform in Treats, her West End debut. The play is due to open on Thursday, a week later than originally planned.... more

Billie: I'm doing really well

06.03.07
Billie Piper, who has been at the centre of speculation that she is not well enough to appear on stage in the West End, has come out fighting, saying: "I'm doing really well."... more

Top 5 weekend comedy gigs

26.10.06
The final if.comeddies weekend features manic Canadian Phil Nichol, Sarah Kendall brings her hit Edinburgh show to Soho and Mark Steel waxes lyrical about French history.... more

Something funny's going on in the capital

25.10.06
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

Critic's choice: best comedy gigs

19.10.06
Australian Pete Jonas and American Erich McElroy pick fault with Britain's bad food and bad transport, Mark Watson tackles teenage muggers and Doug Stanhope lives up to the hype with his Soho run.... more

Best weekend comedy shows

12.10.06
A 24-carat line-up takes to the stage for The Secret Policeman's Ball, the if.comeddies awards season continues and comedy package tour Edinburgh & Beyond has quality running through it.... more

This weekend's top five comedy shows

05.10.06
Bruce Dessau sorts out the best laughs in the capital over the next few days: Jason Byrne and one-liner king Milton Jones are among the picks.... more

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