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Sunday, March 16, 2014

Urinetown, at St James Theatre by Tim Walker

Despite the silly title, Urinetown is a dark, dystopian, exasperatingly clever vision of the future, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:00AM
Friday, March 14, 2014

James Corden struggles with his American dream by Tim Walker

James Corden, the One Man, Two Guvnors star, says it's difficult to succeed in America.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:28AM
Sunday, March 9, 2014

Good People, at Hampstead Theatre by Tim Walker

Imelda Staunton stars in an intelligent, stylish, new play at Hampstead Theatre about living on the wrong side of South Boston's tracks, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 04:00AM
Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Christine Keeler 'impostor' raises eyebrows in West End by Tim Walker

A woman claiming to be Christine Keeler attended a performance of Valerie Hobson, Max Tiarks's West End show about John Profumo's wife.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM
Sunday, March 2, 2014

The Full Monty, Noël Coward Theatre: 'stage adaptation with a heart' by Tim Walker

He turned up with a heavy heart but Tim Walker was impressed by Daniel Evans's stage production of the classic film, The Full Monty    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:00AM

Versailles, Donmar Warehouse: 'old-fashioned theatrical virtues' by Tim Walker

There is abundant flair and charm in veteran playwright Peter Gill's take on the First World War, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:00AM
Friday, February 28, 2014

West End producer arrested on suspicion of fraud by Tim Walker

The co-producer of The Golden Voice, the aborted show that the BBC said could 'run and run', has been arrested on suspicion of fraud.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Thursday, February 27, 2014

Pope sends message of support after Apollo Theatre disaster by Tim Walker

Pope Francis has comforted Nica Burns with a message of sympathy following the collapse of the ceiling at the Apollo Theatre.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM

Nobility never got anyone anywhere in the West End by Tim Walker

Perhaps Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, whose shows are closing early, should reunite, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 01:25AM
Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Stephen Ward producer decides it's time to shoot the messenger by Tim Walker

Robert Fox, the producer of Stephen Ward, has attacked Mandrake after the column broke the news that the show was to close.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Tuesday, February 25, 2014

It may be a very long goodbye to Dame Edna Everage by Tim Walker

Barry Humphries, the Australian comedian, says his alter ego Dame Edna Everage may not be as keen on the idea of retirement as he is    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM
Sunday, February 23, 2014

A Taste of Honey: still causing a buzz by Tim Walker

As Shelagh Delaney's landmark play, A Taste of Honey, gets a National Theatre revival, Tim Walker finds it dated yet still of major cultural importance    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:05AM
Saturday, February 22, 2014

Curtain comes down on Stephen Ward by Tim Walker

Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Stephen Ward, playing to half empty houses, is expected to close at the end of May.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Helen Mirren: Evening Standard awards debacle was upsetting by Tim Walker

Dame Helen Mirren says she was upset by the controversy surrounding her 'best actress' gong in the Evening Standard Drama Awards.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Sunday, February 16, 2014

1984, Almeida Theatre by Tim Walker

This new adaptation of George Orwell's 1984 at the Almeida Theatre is slow, po-faced and far too wordy, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:20AM
Saturday, February 15, 2014

Colin Farrell confesses he 'loves' Dame Eileen Atkins by Tim Walker

Colin Farrell, the In Bruges actor, says he would love to appear on stage with Dame Eileen Atkins, for whom he still holds a candle.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM

Hayley Atwell finds love with musician by Tim Walker

Hayley Atwell, the Captain America actress, is dating Evan Jones, a musician in the band Keep Up.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM
Friday, February 14, 2014

Conflict of interest fears at the National by Tim Walker

Nick Starr, the executive director of the National Theatre, may soon find himself working for both Sir Nicholas Hytner's commercial theatre company and Rufus Norris when takes over at the Na…

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Tuesday, February 11, 2014

The White Carnation, Jermyn Street Theatre, review by Tim Walker

The White Carnation marks Michael Praed's transition from sex symbol to serious stage actor, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 11:17AM
Friday, February 7, 2014

Nicholas Hytner urged to share War Horse profits by Tim Walker

Sir Nicholas Hytner, the boss of the National, has been asked to return some of the profits the National made from War Horse.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Sunday, February 2, 2014

Happy Days means an unhappy night by Tim Walker

It may be a great platform for Juliet Stevenson to showcase her talents, but Beckett's Happy Days is a drag for the Young Vic audience, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Saturday, February 1, 2014

Red Velvet, Tricycle Theatre, review by Tim Walker

Adrian Lester stars as pioneering black actor, Ira Aldridge, in this superb revival of Red Velvet ahead of its Broadway transfer, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 03:00AM
Friday, January 31, 2014

Who was the mystery blonde Prince Harry took to the theatre? by Tim Walker

Prince Harry attended an 'immersive' theatre show with friends including his girlfriend Cressida Bonas.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM
Thursday, January 30, 2014

Ralph Fiennes books in to see Tom Hiddleston's Coriolanus by Tim Walker

Ralph Fiennes, who directed and starred in a film adaptation of Coriolanus, has booked tickets to watch Tom Hiddleston in the Shakespeare play.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:26AM
Wednesday, January 29, 2014

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Stephen Ward is 'too sentimental' says cast member by Tim Walker

Andrew Lloyd Webber's new musical Stephen Ward is 'too sentimental' according to Anthony Calf, who plays Lord Astor in the show.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Tuesday, January 28, 2014

The Queen and Margaret Thatcher tricycle to West End by Tim Walker

Handbagged, the play tipped to make a swift West End transfer from the Tricycle Theatre, opens at the Vaudeville Theatre this Spring.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:15AM
Saturday, January 25, 2014

King Lear, at National Theatre: A king without a crown by Tim Walker

A roly-poly Simon Russell Beale fails to convince as King Lear, in Sam Mendes's ill-defined production at the National Theatre, says Tim Walker    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM
Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Sam Mendes's King Lear renders leading actor speechless by Tim Walker

Sam Mendes tells audience of his 'King Lear' production that actor has lost his powers of speech    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 12:00PM
Sunday, January 19, 2014

The Duchess of Malfi: a glowing spectacle by Tim Walker

Gemma Arterton stars as the Duchess of Malfi in a fine first production at the candlelit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, London's Jacobean-style new theatre    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:00AM
Thursday, January 16, 2014

Mandrake raises more than £5,000 for the Telegraph Christmas Appeal by Tim Walker

Mandrake has raised over £5,000 for the Telegraph Christmas Appeal after playing God in Spamalot.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:28AM
Monday, January 13, 2014

Brian Cox, the voice of Labour, wants MPs to move north by Tim Walker

Brian Cox, the actor who voiced Labour Party election broadcasts and dined with Tony Blair, says the House of Commons should be moved to Wolverhampton.    

SOURCE: The Telegraph at 02:30AM

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