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The 67th Evening Standard Theatre Awards: a glittering night with the brightest stars of London theatre

Nicole Scherzinger, Sam Mendes, Ian McKellen... the glamour quotient was off the scale

Evening Standard

OPINION - Ian McKellen's thrilling new show is just the kind of innovation the Evening Standard Theatre Awards celebrate

Our annual celebration of theatre is packed with fresh takes and new stories

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen will play Falstaff in Robert Icke's new Henry IV Shakespeare adaptation

Player Kings will see parts one and two of Shakespeare's 13th century historical drama compacted into one exhilarating new play

Evening Standard

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Lily Allen, Sir Ian McKellen and James Acaster feature in Portrait of Britain Volume 6 shortlist

Portrait of Britain celebrates the diverse identities, cultures and backgrounds of the people who belong to an ever-changing nation

Digital Camera World

‘His talent and enthusiasm never waned’: Blood Brothers and Evita producer Bill Kenwright

The Everton FC chairman and hands-on producer of dozens of stage hits, who has died aged 78, ceaselessly radiated the bonhomie of the actor he originally was

The Guardian - UK

‘An amazing gentleman’: Remembering Bill Kenwright’s many acts of kindness

Theatre producer donated money to families in need as well as providing actors with necessary breaks

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen and Wayne Rooney lead tributes to theatre producer and ‘great man’ Bill Kenwright

Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was ‘forever grateful’ to him.

The Independent UK

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Sir Ian McKellen leads tributes to theatre and film producer Bill Kenwright

Julian Clary also paid tribute to the Everton chairman and said he was ‘forever grateful’ to him.

The Independent UK

The Reckoning: I've interviewed over 50 actors who've played real people and Steve Coogan's Savile is the most contentious

Steve Coogan portrays Jimmy Savile in the new BBC mini-series The Reckoning. This much anticipated and debated show is the most recent – and perhaps most contentious – in a long line of programmes “based on real events”, that focus on harrowing stories of abuse or murder.

The Conversation

Evening Standard Theatre Awards: Ian McKellen and Sienna Miller among star-studded cast for celebration of London stage

Our 67th awards will celebrate incredible talent working in theatre in the capital

Evening Standard

OPINION - Antonia Thomas and Nina Segal on Shooting Hedda Gabler, reviews of Mlima’s Tale and Untitled F*ck M*ss S**gon Play: Theatre Podcast

‘It’s quite weird, the different ways people interact with each other on film sets, “I have my trailer, and you have your trailer.”’

Evening Standard

Trigger warnings are a gift when I’m writing for the stage

Letters: Issuing audience guidance allows playwrights to tackle challenging material head-on, writes Jamie Hale

The Guardian - UK

Ian McKellen told Patrick Stewart to turn down Star Trek and stay in theatre

Stewart recalled moment in his new memoir ‘Making It So’

The Independent UK

‘It’s ludicrous’: Ian McKellen sparks debate over trigger warnings in theatre

While many criticise content guidance in art and literature, others argue they help people make informed choices

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Evening Standard

11 trends to supercharge your winter wardrobe

The weather has turned and the great upgrade has begun. Joe Bromley guides you through the knits, cardis and kilts

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen criticises use of ‘ludicrous’ theatre trigger warnings on his own play

Legendary actor, 84, is currently starring in ‘Frank and Percy’ at The Other Palace

The Guardian - UK

Is King Lear a mountain or molehill? How to play the tragic monarch and ‘stupid old fart’

Paul Scofield, Ian McKellen and Glenda Jackson have all redefined Shakespeare’s unpredictable ruler – a role in which actors usually succeed

The Independent UK

Everything we know about Vogue World, London’s answer to the Met Gala

As Anna Wintour brings a ‘multi-act celebration of the British performing arts’ to London’s West End for the first time, Ellie Muir finds out what we can expect from the fashion extravaganza

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The Guardian - US

The Critic review – a devious Ian McKellen anchors uneven thriller

A delicious performance as a catty gay theatre critic in 1930s London almost saves this Patrick Marber-scripted drama

Evening Standard

OPINION - Sir Ian McKellen and Roger Allam: a special edition of the Evening Standard Theatre Podcast

‘Theatre audiences are the best people in the world’

Evening Standard

Pick of the podcasts: the best listens for your autumn commute

As the London Podcast Festival gets underway, here are our recommendations for some of the funny, thrilling and compelling podcasts that have kept us entertained this year

Evening Standard

Ian McKellen tells our Theatre Podcast that responses to his ‘gay love story’ Frank & Percy are ‘heartening’

The special episode of the podcast included discussion of audience behaviour, freedom of speech and their new play which opens in London tonight

Evening Standard

Stop moralising about British history, Zadie Smith tells fans

She also spoke about abstaining from social media and recording the audiobook of her new novel

The Independent UK

Ian McKellen reveals ‘worst moviemaking experience’ in his 54-year film career

‘The Lord of the Rings’ actor, 84, has more than 100 TV and movie credits to his name

The Guardian - US

From The Critic to Wicked Little Letters: 10 films to look out for at Toronto film festival 2023

From awardsy biopics to surreal comedies, this year’s Toronto film festival offers a lineup of big stars taking big swings

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