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OPINION - Is it morally wrong to go and see the Michael Jackson musical? I think so

I still love Philip Larkin, have no qualms over David Bowie and enjoy the music of Kanye West. I don’t like cancel culture and understand the need to separate the art from the artist. So why do I feel so uncomfortable at the thought of the biggest opening in the…

Evening Standard · Mar 26, 2024

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 · Mar 19, 2024

‘Black men are conditioned not to articulate our emotions’: Ryan Calais Cameron on his hit play bringing new audiences to the West End

As the writer and actor’s smash play For Black Boys... starts a fourth run, he discusses money, creativity and being the world’s worst electrician

The Guardian - UK · Mar 17, 2024

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 · Mar 2, 2024

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 · Feb 29, 2024

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 · Feb 22, 2024

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 · Feb 21, 2024

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 · Feb 19, 2024

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.

Top News · Feb 19, 2024

Vanessa Williams to star in Elton John’s West End version of The Devil Wears Prada

Williams said that bringing the fearsome editor Miranda Priestly to life in new musical is ‘a dream come true’

The Guardian - UK · Feb 19, 2024