More popular than Jesus expressed regret on behalf of the group that "people with certain religious beliefs should have been offended in any way". Epstein's efforts had little effect, as the controversy quickly spread beyond the borders of the US. In Mexico City there were demonstrations against the group, and a number of countries, including South Africa and Spain, made the decision to ban the Beatles' music on national radio stations. The Vatican issued a public denouncement of Lennon's comments. The Beatles left for their US tour on 11 August 1966. According to Lennon's wife, Cynthia, he was nervous and upset that he had
Evening Standard Theatre Awards Most Promising Playwright Also known as the Milton Shulman Award for Outstanding Newcomer Evening Standard Theatre Awards The "Evening Standard" Theatre Awards, established in 1955 , are the oldest theatrical awards ceremony in the United Kingdom . They are presented annually for outstanding achievements in London Theatre. Sponsored by the "Evening Standard" newspaper, they are announced in late November or early December. The trophies take the form of a strongly modelled statuette, a somewhat Grecian figure representing Drama, designed by Frank Dobson RA, a former Professor of Sculpture at the Royal College of Art. Three of the awards are given