A ceiling collapse at a London West End theatre which injured audience members and forced its closure was caused by “the deterioration” of century-old cloth and plaster ties holding up timber frames, according to Westminster Council.

Hollywood hunk Orlando Bloom's London West End debut has been met with mixed reviews from critics, with many insisting his role is too small to prove himself on the stage.

Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber has signed up for a TV show to find an unknown to fill to lead role in a new production of his Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat musical.

Ewan McGregor sings the songs from musical Guys and Dolls every day to prepare for his appearance in a London West End production of the show.