The director talks about gender-swaps, fundraising and the future of drama after lockdown

The FT columnist selects his perfect venue, food, wine and company for a post-lockdown celebration

Why one of the biggest names in fashion also designs furniture textiles

From formaldehyde sheep to giant horses, Simon Schama - in this recording of his FT Frieze week lecture - traces contemporary animal attractions to great works in the history of art  

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The Olivier award-winning playwright Simon Stephens is often drawn to dark subjects. “Pornography” tackled the 2005 London bombings; “Punk Rock” depicted violence at an English private school; and his controversial recent play “Three Kingdoms” shed light on the European sex trade. Now, Stephens’ adaptations of two classics – one old, one new – are about to open in London: a rewriting of Ibsen’s A Doll’s House and a dramatisation of Mark Haddon’s novel The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. He talks to Jan Dalley and Sarah Hemming. Produced by Griselda Murray Brown  

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British actor Simon Jones discusses his role as King George V in the new Downton Abbey movie. It marked the first time he had ridden a horse on set since Brideshead Revisited.

Simona Halep's Wimbledon championship has lifted her from No. 7 to No. 4 in the WTA rankings, and runner-up Serena Williams moved up to No. 9.

The former rugby player did not find the scintillating form which saw him whitewash John Henderson in the previous round with an average of 105 and afterwards hit out at Whitlock's pace of play.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Roman Abramovich, Gary Neville and anyone else who has had the decency to do what they can to help a few others in a unique time of crisis deserve enormous credit.

The event was one of many ahead of Tuesday's MLB All-Star game at Progressive Field, the home of baseball's Indians.

Friends say it's just that Simon 'can't bear' the idea of matrimony, monogamy or losing his freedom. This is no secret. But why is the X Factor judge so scared to become Lauren Silverman's husband?

Blackpool fan Simon Sadler has completed a 96.2 per cent acquisition of the club following approval of the purchase by the English Football League.

Blackpool have sacked manager Simon Grayson after a dreadful run of just one win in 12 games. The League One club were fourth in December but are now down in 15th.

The music mogul, 60, was greeted with a jovial cake featuring a bare hairy chest with a six-pack, unbuttoned white shirt and high-waisted black trousers in a nod at his signature look.

Burglars broke into the home Day, 57, shares with his wife Ruth and stole their Jack Russell Pug crossbreed. The gang ransacked the couple's home, stealing two cars and his wife's handbag.

NIK SIMON'S GAIN LINE: Harlequins are leading the race to sign lock Leone Nakarawa in a deal that would ease the blow of Kyle Sinckler's exit.

On a Friday night it's more common to be sipping a vodka cocktail than to be applying one to your hair.

Ireland insist hooker Sean Cronin has lost no World Cup ground despite being dropped from the squad for Sunday's Guinness Six Nations clash with France in Dublin.

All Blacks boss Steve Hansen lit the fuse on a potentially explosive week on Monday by vowing to lay false traps for Ireland's master tactician and head coach Joe Schmidt.

The Bachelor's Simone Ormesher showed off her homemade gym equipment made out of concrete, so she can continue to work out during lockdown. 

He hasn't heard from Simon since joining The Voice as a coach. And Olly continued to fuel the feud with his former X Factor mentor as he defended not speaking to the media mogul about his new job. 

Appearing on Thursday's Good Morning Britain, Olly said he hoped things between him and Simon were 'great' despite not speaking to the music mogul since he landed The Voice job.

SIMON WALTERS: At long last, Boris Johnson has finally made the nation sit up and pay attention by ordering the closure of pubs, restaurants and cafes.

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman enjoyed a date night out together, as they stepped out on the red carpets at the Pride of Britain Awards in London on Monday.

Celebrities including Simon Cowell were spotted looking rather bleary-eyed as they left The Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Monday night.

The X Factor and Britain's Got Talent star lost 20Ibs thanks to a strict vegan lifestyle, but his notably slender physique suggested he has since shed even more weight.

They have been dating for a blissful six years.  And Lauren, 42, looked as smitten as ever with Simon Cowell as she cosied up to the music mogul, 60, whilst leaving the Pride Of Britain Awards in London.

As one of the music industry's most powerful men, image is important.

The superstar is rumoured to have been courted by Simon Cowell for a live performance on his flagship show.

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has revealed he has coronavirus .

The actor's spouse took to Twitter to reveal the tragic news that her grandma had passed away, just hours after Simon revealed he was also battling the deadly disease.

The actor, 45, took to Twitter on Saturday to express his desire to give the vehicles as a 'little thank you', as he battles the deadly disease himself.

Simon Gregson has spoken candidly about his decision to donate classic vehicles to NHS workers on the COVID-19 frontline, amid his own battle with coronavirus.

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SIMON CALLOW: There has been a little storm in my neck of the woods: Scarlett Johansson, one of Hollywood's finest, has insisted that actors should be able to play any role they choose.

Local celebrities flocked to the The Star's Sky Terrace to soak up the mesmerising Vivid Sydney installation on Tuesday evening

NIK SIMON'S GAIN LINE: Sale Sharks are waiting in the wings if England star Jonny May does not sign a new contract with Leicester Tigers. The former Gloucester winger has reached a stand-off.

Eurosport îi reconectează pe fanii pasionați de tenis din România, care vor putea urmări în exclusivitate pe Eurosport 1 unele dintre cele mai speciale momente, interviuri exlcusive, precum și cele mai tari meciuri din cariera Simonei Halep, între 11 și 17 mai, informează Media Expres.

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Simon Cowell has taken a swipe at Little Mix during filming for X Factor: The Band by telling a rejected contestant to apply for the girlband's new show, The Search.

The music boss modelled the results of his strict vegan diet as he arrived at the X Factor studios in London on Friday

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman invited loved ones to celebrate the American holiday with a sophisticated dinner in London complete with gold pumpkins and lavish floral centrepieces.

The music mogul, 60, pointed to the mark on his way into the studio for filming, which he got after accidentally hitting his face on the front door of his house on his way to the show.

The aspiring songstress has appeared on a string of reality shows, including Ex On The Beach, TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother

The British music mogul, 60, appeared speechless after watching a video for the programme's latest charity single, a cover of Snow Patrol's Run.

The music mogul, 60, who was clad in a white shirt underneath a black blazer, was in high spirits and he smiled brightly before sharing a kiss with Lauren, 42, as the pair left the X Factor studio.

Simon Cowell's company is breaking their silence on the sudden firing of Gabrielle Union from the America's Got Talent judges panel announced Friday, saying they're listening to her concerns.

The X Factor: Celebrity judge, 41, continued to fuel relationship rumours with Thom, 34, as they arrived at Simon Cowell's Thanksgiving dinner in London on Friday evening.

Simon Cowell's ex-girlfriend Jasmine Lennard has announced that she is engaged to her billionaire businessman boyfriend Mohammed Al Saif.

The music mogul, 60, broke his recent diet with some chips as he tried to win Eric, 5, a prize on a darts game during the visit to Winter Wonderland with girlfriend Lauren Silverman, 42.

Simon Cowell has reportedly hired longtime Hollywood litigator Larry Stein to represent him. It comes after Gabrielle Union, 47, claimed she was told her hairstyle and clothes were 'too black'.