Andrew Billen

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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­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

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

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

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

In the heat of the moment

  • 18 December 2008

Some notable failures didn't spoil a successful, if sweaty, year on the stage

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

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

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

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

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

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President Cheney?

Get ready for President Cheney

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Tory foes

If Dave doesn’t win, it’s open season

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Lib Dem dilemma

The Lib Dem dilemma

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Sons of Cuba

Sons of Cuba (PG)

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Fat Man in a White Hat

Fat Man in a White Hat

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Anarchism's failure

The World That Never Was: a True Story of Dreamers, Schemers, Anarchists and Secret Agents

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