The Artistic Director of the National Theatre, Rufus Norris, has said the government needs to continue to fund theatres if the UK is to continue being a world leader in the arts.
This comes directly after British theatres, including The National Theatre, swept the board at the Tony Awards ceremony in New York on Sunday night.
Sir Michael Morpurgo, Quentin Blake and Dame Jacqueline Wilson are among those ditching plastic
A new exhibition of work by Laura Lancaster has opened in central London
From passionate kisses to figures lost in thought - some of the world's most famous sculptures are set to go on show in the capital
An updated version of Lionel Bart's musical is currently midway through its first run in the capital.
The ashy remains of punk memorabilia goes on sale
Soul band Shalamar regroup for new tour
A new exhibition in Marylebone inspired by nature
Film tackles same race prejudice towards those with darker skin tones
A new radio station has been created to give a voice to the UK's youth
The Evening Standard's Harry Fletcher tells us what we can expect.
A new eight part documentary series on the life of the Queen starts this week.
Saving J.M.W Turner's house in Twickenham has been at the centre of campaigns, fundraisers, and now a new documentary.
Music stars help the Mayor to stop knife crime
Acclaimed author attends event in South Kilburn
Stu Black gives his round up of London's best theatre.
42 amateur codebreakers take part in a hacking challenge
The Optic Cloak is part of the new development at the Greenwich Peninsula
Two experts share advice and tips to avoid costly breakups in a new book
New organisation launches at the London Stock Exchange
Artists stage a 'sketch-in' protest at the South Kensington site
Book aims to raise awareness of the number of young people with the condition
Dartford runner taking on the 26.2 mile course in a 20-kilo chainmail suit
Farage tells fellow Ukip members to put 'country before party' during the EU referendum campaign
Ukip leader jokes about claims that the PM put his genitals in a dead pig's mouth during an initiation ceremony at Oxford University
The national psyche of Scotland has shifted - but what does this say about the future?
