More popular than Jesus but Christianity expanded with Catholicism experiencing exceptional growth through Pope Francis' lead". On 18 May 1968, Lennon summoned the other Beatles to a meeting at Apple Corps to announce that he was the living reincarnation of Jesus: "I have something very important to tell you all. I am Jesus Christ. I'm back again." The meeting was adjourned for lunch and Lennon never mentioned the subject again. In May 1969, Lennon and McCartney recorded "The Ballad of John and Yoko", with Lennon singing the lines, "Christ, you know it ain't easy, You know how hard it can be, The way things
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