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Russell Brand and Katy Perry are all wrapped up in each other

09.11.09

Katy Perry couldn't wait to congratulate boyfriend Russell Brand after he wrapped up the England leg of his Scandalous tour... more

Forces sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn set to challenge X Factor for Christmas No1

06.11.09

Dame Vera Lynn is to take on this year's X Factor winner in a bid to grab the Christmas number one, it has been announced... more

Goran Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter set for Royal battle

29.10.09

Goran Ivanisevic and Pat Rafter will relive memories of their vintage clash in the 2001 Wimbledon final at the AEGON Masters Tennis at the Royal Albert Hall in December... more

Triumph or disaster � the thrill of the first night

12.06.09

With Ph�dre opening at the National Theatre last night and The King and I this weekend, one actor involved gives an insider�s view of �staring into the abyss� ... more

Underground graffiti tells story of 138 years at the Royal Albert Hall

22.04.09

The Royal Albert Hall is going underground with a new exhibition of graffiti art... more

Grieving and seduction from Antony & Florence

25.03.09

Florence & The Machine were a head-turning delight and Antony Hegarty seemed at one with his surroundings at the Teenage Cancer gig at the Royal Albert Hall.... more

Dazzling acrobatics in Cirque Du Soleil

07.01.09

You can set your calendar by the annual visit of the Canadian circus phenomenon that is Cirque Du Soleil.... more

Best Christmas concerts in London

12.12.08

Harps, Handel's Messiah and indoor fireworks � here�s our guide to the best of the Christmas concerts.... more

Bloc vote winner in Overture

03.11.08

The scale of choreographer Royston Maldoom's ambition is extraordinary and it's matched only by the children's success in Overture.... more

From Grieg to grime at Albert Hall

30.07.08

The Royal Albert Hall is to showcase unsigned urban acts to attract young music fans... more

For sale: Albert Hall box with a �1.2million view

03.06.08

It measures just a few feet across, has 10 chairs, no bed and no bathroom - but is on sale for £1.2 million... more

Right band, right place

27.05.08

The Royal Albert Hall was transformed into a school disco for The Wombats. Seats were ignored as girls screamed, boys jumped and everyone had a whale of a time.... more

Wombats gig to get teens into Albert Hall

19.05.08

The Albert Hall is to open its doors to rock band The Wombats this week in a bid to attract a younger crowd to the venue.... more

Daydreaming in the pews with Madge's weird sister

05.03.08

Goldfrapp's daydreamy skip through the world of folk makes for a beautiful but subdued sound that translated extremely well to a live show.... more

O2 challenges the Proms

03.03.08

The O2 arena is to host a festival of arts next year - putting it in competition with the Royal Albert Hall which is home to the annual Proms.... more

O2 challenges the Proms with classical music 'spectacular'

03.03.08

The O2 arena will host a series of classical events early next year, including a "major opera", the Standard can reveal... more

Raising funds for Teenage Cancer

25.02.08

Another great selection of rock music and comedy talent gathers for a week of shows at the Royal Albert Hall in April.... more

Off the record

08.02.08

David Smyth asks which US presidential candidate has the best tunes and highlights the hobo set to play a gig at the Royal Albert Hall.... more

The Royal Albert All

19.12.07

The Royal Albert Hall's 2008 calendar is almost fully booked with opera, classical, choral, rock, and even ballroom dancing championships.... more

Longing for something memorable

12.11.07

For all the extravagance of scale in the BBCSO/Botstein's performance of World Requiem, musical inspiration is disappointingly thin.... more

Marking Remembrance Day

06.11.07

A number of commemorative events in the capital are planned in the run-up to Remembrance Day on 11 November.... more

Stars to rock for global peace

18.06.07

Annie Lennox, Corinne Bailey Rae and James Morrison are to headline a concert calling for global peace which will be held at London's Royal Albert Hall.... more

Swan Lake spectacular is the Big Bang of ballet

14.06.07

Popular ballet Swan Lake is a super-sized pageant and parade, with jugglers, tumblers and row upon row of swans.... more

Take a seat inside the new Dome

07.06.07

Take a look at the first pictures of the spectacular new concert arena inside the Millennium Dome.... more

Myleene hosts a musical masterclass

27.04.07

A must for anyone who loves musicals, The Night of 1000 Voices returns to the Royal Albert Hall with all the usual razzmatazz on 6 May.... more

Budget ballet hasn't got it cracked

28.11.06

The St Petersburg Ballet Theatre has merit, and bits of its Nutcracker are sweetly done. But while the dancers aim for artistry, the management budgets for panto.... more

Monster let loose on Albert Hall

16.10.06

Meat Loaf is a one-man rock opera and his latest blockbuster, The Monster Is Loose, will provide plenty of fuel for a bombastic concert at the Royal Albert Hall.... more

Musicians to challenge aircraft instrument ban

11.09.06

Musicians are challenging security rules banning instruments from being taken on flights as hand luggage. They say they would rather cancel concerts than risk stowing instruments in the hold.... more

Critic's Choice: Classical

31.08.06

A magnificent weekend of music beckons at the Albert Hall, with Sir Simon Rattle and his Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra the potential highlight.... more

Critic's Choice: Top Five Classical Events

24.08.06

Barry Millington's pick of the weekend's top classical events includes some Mozart at Greenwich park and the Minnesota Orchestra at the Proms with phenomenal pianist Llyr Williams...... more