Andrew Billen
Andrew Billen has worked as a celebrity interviewer for, successively, The Observer, the Evening Standard and, currently The Times. For his columns, he was awarded reviewer of the year in 2006 Press Gazette Magazine Awards.
Articles by Andrew Billen
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Hacks for the chop
- 07 May 2009
This pitch-perfect newspaper comedy by Frayn has only improved with age
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The kids are all right
- 16 April 2009
With nods to both Peter Pan and Lord of the Flies, a young writer hits her stride
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Carry on camping
- 02 April 2009
Stephan Elliot’s drag queen classic is the latest film to get a West End makeover
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The paradise that wasn’t
- 19 March 2009
Mark Ravenhill is an awe-inspiring dramatist, despite his dubious politics Over There Royal Court Theatre, London SW1
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Uncomfortably funny
- 05 March 2009
A satire tainted with controversy mixes difficult questions with great one-liners England People Very Nice Olivier Theatre, London SE1
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Sins of the father
- 19 February 2009
An underwhelming start gives way to an inspired reading of generational conflict Three Days of Rain Apollo Theatre, London W1
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Flawed character
- 05 February 2009
The downfall of a parish priest is well staged, but where does the tragedy lie? Be Near Me Donmar Warehouse, London WC2
Music
Reason to be cheerful? Hardly
- 15 January 2009
Ian Dury deserves a better tribute than this musical two-hander can provide Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2
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In the heat of the moment
- 18 December 2008
Some notable failures didn't spoil a successful, if sweaty, year on the stage
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In praise of the great dame
- 11 December 2008
Even a half-decent pantomime such as this can work magic on its audience Mother Goose Hackney Empire, London E8
