Rocky the Musical opens on Broadway by Telegraph Staff

Sylvester Stallone attends the opening of Rocky the Musical, which is based on his 1976 Oscar-winning film    

The world's most spectacular theatres by Telegraph Staff

From ancient Greek amphitheatres to movie palaces and water-borne stages, a new book showcases some of the most beautiful theatres in the world    

The One, Soho Theatre, review: 'astounding and astonishing' by Telegraph Staff

An astonishing debut play at Soho Theatre tackles sex in surprising ways, writes Dominic Cavendish    

Oscars: Angela Lansbury's 10 best performances by Telegraph Staff

To celebrate Angela Lansbury's honorary Oscar, David Gritten picks her 10 greatest performances on stage, screen and television    

New play to envisage Prince Charles's early reign by Telegraph Staff

A 'future history play' called King Charles III - imagining the Prince of Wales's ascension to the throne - will premiere at London's Almeida Theatre this April    

People diary: Will 'forensic' Lilley land plum Brussels job? by Telegraph Staff

Former Conservative minister Peter Lilley is said to be keen to take Baroness Ashton's place as Britain's EU commissioner    

People diary: Is Justin King heading for the Commons? by Telegraph Staff

The Sainsbury's boss, who leaves after ten years in July, is well placed for a career beyond the retail sector - pehaps even in politics    

In pictures: Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year through the years by Telegraph Staff

Female winners of the Hasty Pudding Award through the years.    

Some girl I used to know by Telegraph Staff

Exclusive preview of Some girl I used to know from Denise Van Outen's one woman play Some girl    

10 theatres in weird places by Telegraph Staff

As a new theatre opens inside the Cutty Sark, Lucinda Everett finds theatres in an old lavatory and a watermill    

People diary: All eyes on Danny Alexander for the Lib Dem leadership by Telegraph Staff

Nick Clegg's handling of Liberal Democrat sexual harrassment scandals is fuelling speculation about his grip on the party    

King Lear in pictures by Telegraph Staff

As Simon Russell Beale stars as King Lear in a new Sam Mendes' National Theatre production, we look at some of the past great King Lears including Sir Ian McKellen and Derek Jacobi &nbs…

Charles Dickens in pictures by Telegraph Staff

The Invisible Woman, directed by and starring Ralph Fiennes as Charles Dickens is a film about the author's affair with Nelly Ternan in his later life. To coincide with its release, this pic…

Peter Pan proposes to real-life girlfriend Wendy during performance by Telegraph Staff

Peter Pan actor surprises his Wendy co-star and real-life girlfriend by proposing on stage at the end of their show in Glasgow    

Peter Pan proposes to real-life girlfriend Wendy during pantomime by Telegraph Staff

Peter Pan actor surprises his Wendy co-star and real-life girlfriend by proposing on stage at the end of their pantomime performance in Glasgow's Hydro theatre    

Inside the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Telegraph Staff

Artistic director Dominic Dromgoole says it has been "thrilling" and "hugely liberating" to be able to take theatre "back to its rawest", as the new candle-lit Sam Wanamaker Playhouse, at Sh…

A terrific ham: 'How I turned Peppa Pig into a star of the stage' by Telegraph Staff

Director and writer Richard Lewis explains the peculiar challenges of turning the hit children's TV programme Peppa Pig into a 90-minute stage show    

Exclusive behind-the-scenes pictures of the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse by Telegraph Staff

As the Globe's Jacobean-style indoor counterpart finally prepares to open, Lucinda Everett takes an exclusive glimpse inside    

Micky Lay - Obituary by Telegraph Staff

Bombastic pub storyteller and inspiration for Rooster, protagonist of Jez Butterworth's hit play Jerusalem    

London Theatre: The best shows and plays on now by Telegraph Staff

Discover the best of London theatre with The Telegraph's reviews of the plays to see.    

Tim Walker stars as God in Spamalot by Telegraph Staff

Telegraph Theatre critic Tim Walker stars as God in Spamalot in aid of the Telegraph Christmas charity appeal    

Hilary Mantel, interview for the RSC theatrical adaptation of Wolf Hall by Telegraph Staff

The RSC has brought the two Booker-prize-winning novels, Wolf Hall and Bring up the Bodies, to the stage. Dominic Cavendish talks to their author, Hilary Mantel, and their adaptor, Mike Poul…

Alec Guinness in films: picture special by Telegraph Staff

Actor forced off stage during musical after can of hairspray explodes in his face by Telegraph Staff

Soap star Richard Grieve was forced off stage during a performance of Priscilla Queen of the Desert after a can of hairspray exploded in his face    

Dame Eileen Atkins calls time on The Spare Room by Telegraph Staff

Dame Eileen Atkins, the 'Upstairs, Downstairs' co-creator, has had second thoughts about her planned adaptation of Helen Garner's novel 'The Spare Room'    

Alan Bennett: Lady Thatcher was a 'mirthless bully' by Telegraph Staff

Playwright Alan Bennett accused of indulging his 'highly developed imagination' after describing Baroness Thatcher as a 'mirthless bully'    

The best West End musicals on now by Telegraph Staff

The best West End musicals to see in London, where to buy theatre tickets plus The Telegraph's reviews of the musicals to look out for    

The best plays on now and where to buy theatre tickets by Telegraph Staff

All the best plays on now in London and across the rest of the UK, where to buy theatre tickets and The Telegraph's reviews of the plays to see    

In pictures: Apollo Theatre ceiling collapse in London's West End by Telegraph Staff

People injured as ceiling collapses at Apollo Theatre in London's West End.    

Apollo Theatre collapse: emergency services launch investigation after 76 people injured by Telegraph Staff

Emergency services confirm that a full investigation is being carried out following the collapse of part of the roof of the Apollo theatre, leaving 76 people injured    

Apollo Theatre collapse: emergency services launch investigation after over 76 people injured by Telegraph Staff

Emergency services confirm that a full investigation is being carried out following the collapse of part of the roof of the Apollo theatre, leaving 76 people injured