London stories

The superstar behind Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You has spun unique tales from London life

This north London dance centre has seen many highs and lows over the past 300 years

The writer-composer pair behind the hottest shows in Victorian London

The actors, singers, dancers and entertainers who’ve taken the city by storm

Late 16th-century London was Shakespeare’s playground, where theatre thrived on open-air stages

The Victorian author charts the turbulent life of a beloved London clown

Grimaldi’s extraordinary physical comedy changed the pantomime forever – but it came at a price

A leading lady on the London stage in the early 1900s

This innovative 18th-century actor had an influence on all aspects of British theatre

The work of this celebrated English playwright has strong roots in the capital