Carlsen wins ninth world blitz title, fifth rapid-blitz double
Magnus Carlsen dominates chess again, securing his ninth world blitz championship and a fifth rapid-blitz double in Doha. Read the full story of his latest triumph.
Magnus Carlsen dominates chess again, securing his ninth world blitz championship and a fifth rapid-blitz double in Doha. Read the full story of his latest triumph.
Magnus Carlsen dominates chess, securing his ninth world blitz championship and fifth rapid-blitz double. Read the full story of his victory in Doha.
China's Hou Yifan, the women's world number one, delivered a stunning performance with four consecutive wins to secure her team's place in the Global Chess League final in Mumbai. Discover the key moves and tournament highlights.
A journalist's lonely Christmas leads to a rediscovery of table tennis, a sport seeing a 22% surge among UK women. A story of reconnection and 'aerobic chess'.
An investigation into the final, harrowing hours of chess grandmaster Daniel Naroditsky, whose life was haunted by unproven cheating allegations from a former world champion. Read the full story.
Broadway star Billy Porter gives an update on his recovery from a serious sepsis infection, which forced him to leave the Cabaret production. Read his full story.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three years and seven months, makes chess history as the youngest player to secure an official FIDE rating. Discover his incredible journey and India's chess dominance.
Sarwagya Singh Kushwaha, aged three, has made chess history as the youngest player to receive an official FIDE rating. Discover how he broke the record and his grandmaster ambitions.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over claims she was the 1993 British girls' under-14 chess champion. The real winner, composer Emily Howard, remains silent as experts dispute the credentials.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny over her claim to be a former British junior chess champion, as a finance professor disputes the title. The row emerges amid tensions with the OBR over Budget forecasts.
Tennis legend Andy Murray made a surprise appearance at the London Chess Classic, revealing his son beats him at chess. Discover how the event unfolded.
The hit musical based on Dav Pilkey's bestselling Dog Man books is coming to London in 2026. Get ready for a high-energy, family-friendly show at the Southbank Centre.
Reality star Whitney Leavitt will make her Broadway debut in 'Chicago' as Roxie Hart in 2026, despite her own admission that she is 'not a great singer.' Discover how she landed the coveted role.
Uzbek prodigy Javokhir Sindarov makes chess history as youngest World Cup winner at 19. Discover how he triumphed as London Chess Classic begins.
Kristin Chenoweth speaks out after her Broadway musical Queen of Versailles closes early following controversy over her tribute to activist Charlie Kirk. The Tony winner shares her pride in the production.
Jackie Siegel's life transforms from building a 90,000-square-foot palace to Broadway musical fame while battling profound personal tragedies. Discover how she turns darkness into light.
Our review of Precipice at New Diorama Theatre - an experimental climate disaster musical with confusing timelines and cumbersome lyrics. On until 13 December.
Stephen Sondheim's Merrily We Roll Along transformed from 1981 Broadway failure to 2024 Tony-winning sensation. Discover how Daniel Radcliffe's acclaimed performance helped this musical finally soar.
The 2025 Broadway revival of 'Chess' struggles with a messy narrative, wasting the potential of its iconic Abba score. Read our full review of the Imperial Theatre production.
ABBA icons Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus reunited at the Broadway revival of their musical Chess. Discover the story behind this Cold War-era show's triumphant return.
A determined musician achieved a remarkable endurance feat by playing the trumpet continuously for 25 hours. Discover how he pushed through physical and mental barriers in this incredible story of musical perseverance.
Rebecca Brewer and Daisy Chute's witchcraft musical 'Coven' at London's Kiln Theatre attempts to give voice to Pendle trial victims but suffers from cartoonish characters and off-key tone.
Kristin Chenoweth delivers a gale-force performance in the lavish but flawed Broadway musical The Queen of Versailles. Read our full review of this Stephen Schwartz collaboration.
The FIDE Chess World Cup delivered stunning upsets as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and top Americans crashed out, while England's Michael Adams secured a remarkable comeback victory in a 10-game marathon.
The FIDE World Cup erupts in chaos as Russian star Andrey Esipenko and American top seeds are eliminated, while England's Michael Adams triumphs in a breathtaking 10-game marathon.
Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
The beloved marmalade-loving bear from Peru is starring in his very own West End musical extravaganza, bringing Michael Bond's classic stories to life with spectacular stage magic.
London's favourite marmalade-loving bear is set to charm theatre audiences with a spectacular new West End musical adaptation, bringing fresh adventures and beloved characters to life on stage.
World number one Magnus Carlsen triumphs in spectacular fashion at the Champions Showdown in St. Louis, cementing his legendary status with a dominant performance against elite competitors.
The Guardian's review of 'Phar Lap: The Electro-Swing Musical' reveals a production bursting with creative ambition, spectacular visuals, and infectious energy, though narrative coherence occasionally falters in this bold reimagining of racing legend.