The Met Gala is co-chaired by Anna Wintour, Vogue 's editor-in-chief. In addition, this year's co-chairs include actor Colman ...

But, if you’d hoped for a better insight into Shakespeare’s original work, you might be disappointed. Shakespeare’s Globe ...

Burlesque star Dita Von Teese will make her debut as a theatre director in the world premiere of Diamonds and Dust – in which she’ll also perform. The theatrical production will open London’s newest ...

Andy Burnham‘s plan with the Bee Network is to bring a ‘London-style’ transport network with integrated bus, tram and train tickets. The plan will see eight commuter railway lines and 64 stations ...

But how on earth does London make growth happen? I list below ten ideas to start the growth engine – helping to create jobs, tax and prosperity. * Dramatically streamline planning regulations ...

British theatre director and composer Claire van Kampen has died aged 71, her husband actor Sir Mark Rylance has confirmed. Van Kampen, who was the first female musical director at both the Royal ...

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A landmark play loses its potency. *The Maids runs in London until January 22, then moves to Reading Rep (January 28-February 8). What kind of anxiety dreams must these guys have, I began to ...

In true British fashion, the morning of the 2024 Globe Theatre’s opening Summer Season ... many levels and in a setting that any visitor to London should experience. Tickets start at just ...

all from the best seat in the house.’ The work is to highlight the National Theatre Live, which launched in 2009 and in 2024 released its 100th title, Nye starring Michael Sheen.

Even before press night Matthew Bourne's revamped Oliver! had extended its run well into 2026. In many ways Lionel Bart's 1960 masterpiece is the quintessential West End show - created by a ...