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From Six to Operation Mincemeat – how cool indie musicals are sweeping the West End

Bold new musicals with their roots in fringe theatre are popping up across the West End. Stars, writers and producers on why this is a ‘moment’ to celebrate

Evening Standard

Ryan Calais Cameron: 'For Black Boys... has become more than a play – it’s a catalyst for healing and change'

The acclaimed writer of the hit West End show on his inspirations, the weight of expectations and what the play says about the resilience of the black community

Evening Standard

Billy Crudup: 'It's a dream come true to make my West End debut'

Morning Show star spoke after the opening night of his one-man show Harry Clarke at the Ambassadors Theatre

Evening Standard

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London's theatreland applauds Chancellor for tax relief plan

Some of the West End’s leading lights have welcomed the Chancellor’s decision to keep high rates of Theatre Tax Relief.

Evening Standard

Walkouts and rows in the stalls as politics enters Theatreland stage left – or maybe right

From black-only nights to an anti-capitalist rant, the West End has discovered its radical side. But is it a playwright’s job to change the world?

The Guardian - UK

OPINION - If you think London doesn't need 'Black Out' theatre nights you've not been paying attention

Last summer, on a trip to the West End to watch Hamilton with my mum, as we were tucking into some outrageously overpriced ice-cream, she glanced around and muttered: “You know, I love the theatre, but it’s such a shame there are so few other black people here.”

Evening Standard

The Standard podcast: Sleep in the sky...BT Tower sold in £275m hotel deal

Popping up 600 feet above London’s skyline, the BT Tower has been a West End landmark since the 1960s.

Evening Standard

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Brenda Edwards supported by Loose Women co-stars as she marks two years since son Jamal's death

The West End star attended an event in London honouring Jamal Edwards

Evening Standard

London Theatre Week: our pick of the best West End shows to book from £15

Log on and land some amazing deals on some of London’s top shows

Evening Standard

Vanessa Williams to star as Miranda Priestly in London musical

Vanessa Williams takes on the role of Miranda Priestly in the London West End stage adaptation of The Devil Wears Prada, featuring an all-star creative team.

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Tom Holland to Star as Romeo in New West End Production

Tom Holland will star as Romeo in a new stage production of Romeo and Juliet on London's West End. Tickets go on sale Feb. 13 for the limited 12-week run s...

The Guardian - UK

‘I died in Michael Ball’s arms’: Lea Salonga on 35 years of West End and Broadway success

She was the original Miss Saigon, sent Les Mis stratospheric and sang some of Disney’s most memorable songs. She reflects on her legacy, and which of her princesses is best – Jasmine or Mulan?

Evening Standard

Things to do in London this weekend (February 2 – 4)

New West End theatre from a pair of Hollywood A-listers, a hot new Italian in town and a new speak-easy to set your pulses racing. Mike Daw has everything to eat, drink and see this weekend

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The demise of home working has triggered a new race for office space in London

A shortage of new and refurbished buildings is leading to higher office rents in the City and West End, says Knight Frank report

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Standard View: Going nowhere fast: trains... and the UK

On making her West End debut, Sarah Jessica Parker found time to praise London’s “exquisite” transport system. She had clearly arrived at that conclusion before attempting to board a train this morning.

Evening Standard

Landsec offices behind Piccadilly Lights fully-let after latest deal with a hedge fund manager

Property giant Landsec has said occupier demand for top West End space is "especially competitive", after revealing it has let the final chunk of office space at its development behind the world-famous Piccadilly Lights.

The Guardian - UK

Martin McCallum obituary

West End producer who worked with Cameron Mackintosh on musicals such as Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera

Evening Standard

OPINION - London theatre is stronger than ever — and now better than New York in one key respect

January has always been a tough month for West End theatre with a large clear-out of shows. Schools are back, so family outings are off, Christmas bills must be paid and dry January often means no alcohol and self-imposed lockdown until half term comes round again.

The National (Scotland)

Man dies after horror car crash in Glasgow

A man has died following a horror car crash in Glasgow's west end.

Evening Standard

The Enfield Haunting and Kagami reviews - The Standard Theatre Podcast

Plus, the West End's best post-show pubs...

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