Hundreds of Cheryl Cole fans queued through the night and braved the rain as they waited for the singer to sign copies of her new book, Through My Eyes... more
YouGov has appointed Stephan Shakespeare as joint chief executive after fellow co-founder and current CEO Nadhim Zahawi was selected as a Tory candidate for Stratford-upon-Avon... more
David Tennant and Kenneth Branagh, snubbed by the judges of the Olivier awards, have been acclaimed theatrical heroes in the only stage awards judged by the public... more
Doctor Who actor David Tennant has temporarily given up time travel to tread the boards in a classic Shakespearean role. And as these dress rehearsal pictures reveal, the actor is geeting into his stride as Hamlet.... more
The design for the aquatic centre dubbed the "jewel in the crown" of the 2012 Olympic site was picked despite obvious design flaws, it was revealed... more
Nicholas de Jongh was left exhausted, but emotionally and mentally exhilarated after watching superb, stylised productions of Richard II and both parts of Henry IV in one day.... more
Ian McKellen's performance as King Lear in Trevor Nunn's gaudy production keeps you on the edge of your seat but is rarely moving, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more
Trevor Nunn scores a direct hit with his production of Checkov's The Seagull, which owes much of its devastating impact to Romola Garai who stars as would-be actress Nina.... more
Featuring actors, dancers, martial arts experts, musicians and street acrobats, this Indian version of a Shakespeare classic is causing a sensation.... more
Patrick Stewart makes Prospero a master of cruelty and violence in Rupert Goold's visionary and magical production of The Tempest, says Nicholas de Jongh.... more
A first night halted by mechanical set failure brings relief, as Peter Stein's flamboyantly mediocre production of Troilus And Cressida struggles to get going.... more
Theatre review: It is not hard to see why the RSC has produced the intriguingly off-kilter King John just four times. Described by one commentator as "the runt in the litter", it lacks the welcome comic relief of the other history plays.... 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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