Singer St Vincent is a one-off who cites Nick Cave and Disney among her musical influences. Her latest album, she tells Richard Godwin, is partly inspired by Marilyn Monroe... more
When I walk the streets I pass innumerable dangerous dogs, many of them detached from owners who view their snarling darlings rather as a child might observe the manoeuvrings of someone else’s radio-controlled car... more
Even Mary Poppins would have found this a tall order. Nadya Suleman, the 33-year-old Californian who gave birth to octuplets two months ago, has begun interviewing for nannies... more
It feels like a lifetime ago that we were treated to the most tragicomic vista in the history of the English international team, says Matthew Norman... more
In The Sound Of Music and Mary Poppins, she epitomised innocence. Now, in her startling new memoirs, Julie Andrews reveals the bleak childhood that made her so ruthless in real life. But is her greatest secret - a possible lesbian affair - still hidden? ... more
This Tosca reaches a totally different audience from the usual ENO or Covent Garden crowd - unpretentious and enthusiastic to enjoy a good show.... more
It's hard to see anyone, not even Stephen Fry and his "posh panto" chums at the Old Vic, bettering Dick Whittington and His Cat at the Hackney Empire this festive season.... more
British artists achieved success across the board in the nominations for the 61st annual Tony awards. British playwright Tom Stoppard received 10 nominations, including Best Play.
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The cast of a £25 million West End stage version of The Lord Of The Rings has begun rehearsals, with the director admitting he had visited JRR Tolkien's grave to apologise for the show.... more
Mary Poppins has soared her way to a triumphant Broadway opening. Sir Cameron Mackintosh's £9 million musical brought the house down in front of a sell-out audience.... more
Wicked belongs in a rare pantheon of musicals in which the music does not matter much. It is the experience of a magical mystery tour through the fantasy land of Oz that takes and holds attention.... more
Sound check: German industrial metal band Rammstein literally play with fire in their live performances - and now they are about to unleash their singeing spectacle on London. Watch out for your eyebrows
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