The new stars of British stage were recognised in a sweep of awards for youth led by teenage playwright Anya Reiss and former Skins actor Daniel Kaluuya... 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
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
Three major productions with a black lead actor are playing to packed houses in London. The days of token casting may finally be over, says Nosheen Iqbal.... more
Big musicals may dominate the West End and box office receipts, but straight drama continues to thrive. These are the key people who make this city the global capital of theatre. ... more
Confrontational playwright Roy Williams talks about his new play, Days Of Significance, which takes a hard look at the faults of modern-day Britain.... more
Roy Williams' valiant attempt to adapt classic 1950s novel Absolute Beginners cannot disguise the fact that it remains resistant to theatrical treatment, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more
A new stage adaptation of the 1958 cult novel puts back what the sanitised film version left out, says director Liam Steel - all the sex, race and rock'n'roll.
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Nicholas de Jongh finds much to admire in Days Of Significance, an Asbo England take on Much Ado About Nothing, which includes fallout from the Iraq war.... more
Roy Williams's new play takes its inspiration from the Bard and adds binge-drinking and Basra to the mix. 'I wanted to capture a violent city atmosphere,' he says.... more
You might have thought from the thumping bass and the youthful crowd that Levi David Addai's 93.2 FM was going to be a little raw and edgy. In fact, it is perfectly pleasant.... more
Exclusive: After high-profile allegations this season, Charlton's manager is pleased the issue is now being addressed but says the authorities still have plenty of work to do
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