Articles written by Beverley Davies

Noel Coward predicted that fame and fortune awaited the Astaires in London, and he was right. Fred and Adele charmed the British nation completely in the 1920s.

Sep 10, 2007 - Beverley Davies

For forty years, West End theatre was dominated by a remarkable character who shied away from self-publicity: Binkie Beaumont of 'HM Tennents'.

Jul 14, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Mr HM Tennent's death in 1941 propelled Binkie to huge influence in Briish theatre.

Jul 14, 2007 - Beverley Davies

'Shaw - The Ascent of The Superman' delves into GBS's sex life, but his wife remains enigmatic.

Jul 13, 2007 - Beverley Davies

This season's first New Work at London's Globe is actually a revisit by a 2006 hit, and it continues to intrigue the audience.

May 27, 2007 - Beverley Davies

The queen of English Victorian theatre, Ellen Terry, was a child star under the tutelage of Charles Kean, a key member of a burgeoning dynasty of actors, and a romantic.

May 21, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Robert Walpole was powerful enough to excite many satirists, but also to punish them. Here's how one politician changed the course of theatre history in the UK.

May 11, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Who is the 'Green Man' who gives his name to so many traditional British pubs?

May 8, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Nigel Hawthorne's autobiography reveals a down-to-earth actor prepared to work diligently towards success.

May 6, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Although emotionally fragile and eccentric, the sweet-natured actress delighted audiences as Madame Arcati and Miss Marple through her heyday of the 1960s.

Apr 29, 2007 - Beverley Davies

Rutherford's personal background was tragic and her entry to the acting profession was inauspicious.

Apr 29, 2007 - Beverley Davies