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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Theatre
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
Theatre
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
Theatre
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
Theatre
In the heat of the moment
- 18 December 2008
Some notable failures didn't spoil a successful, if sweaty, year on the stage
Theatre
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
Theatre
When greed was still good
- 20 November 2008
Unlike his more didactic work, David Hare's latest play, about the Blair premiership, is a skillful fusion of drama and politics - insightful and entertaining
Theatre
Many a man's mad dream
- 30 October 2008
Ralph Fiennes is magnificent as the doomed king, but only in despair Oedipus Olivier Theatre, London SE1
Theatre
Prophecy and prejudice
- 16 October 2008
Stereotypes mar a beautiful production about life in the Louisiana projects In the Red and Brown Water Young Vic, London SE1
Theatre
There's more to life than comedy
- 02 October 2008
The ghost of Hamlet haunts this winning revival of Chekhov's overlooked first play Ivanov Donmar West End, London WC2
