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Alistair Brownlee, Jonathan Brownlee: Book Signing

The Olympic medal-winning triathletes will discuss their success and sign copies of their joint autobiography, Swim, Bike, Run.

Waterstones, Leeds

Tue 4 Jun

Free / 0113 244 4588

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7220 7882

  • 12:30

The 39 Steps

  • Directed by: Maria Aitken
  • Written by: Patrick Barlow

Patrick Barlow's ingenious adaptation of John Buchan's spy novel, in which four actors play 139 roles between them. Barlow's adaptation is heavily influenced by Hitchcock's 1935 film version. Directed by Maria Aitken.

Criterion Theatre, London W1J

Thu 23 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

Fri 24 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

Sat 25 May

£15–£52 / 0870 060 2313

…and 126 more dates until 19 Oct

Malvern Theatres

Mon 17 Jun

Festival Theatre

£12.50–£26.50; £8 under 26s ( £10.50–£24.50; £10.50–£24.50) / 01684 892277

  • 19:30

Tue 18 Jun

Festival Theatre

£12.50–£26.50; £8 under 26s ( £10.50–£24.50; £10.50–£24.50) / 01684 892277

  • 19:30

Wed 19 Jun

Festival Theatre

£12.50–£26.50; £8 under 26s ( £10.50–£24.50; £10.50–£24.50) / 01684 892277

  • 14:30
  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 22 Jun

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury

Mon 1 Jul

£14–£28 / 01227 787787

  • 19:30

Tue 2 Jul

£14–£28 / 01227 787787

  • 19:30

Wed 3 Jul

£14–£28 / 01227 787787

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 6 Jul

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

Dawn O'Porter signs copies of her new book, Paper Aeroplanes.

Waterstones, Nottingham

Thu 30 May

Free / 0843 290 8525

  • 11:00

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00

Waterstones, Manchester

Wed 29 May

Free / 0161 832 8563

  • 16:00

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La Clique

The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…

The Spiegeltent, Brighton

Thu 23 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

50 Shades of Maggie

Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

  • 19:30

Fri 24 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

  • 19:30
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English National Ballet: Swan Lake

  • Written by: Derek Deane

Choreographer Derek Deane's highly dramatic version of the Tchaikovsky ballet is performed in the round, featuring 60 swans which glide across the arena floor. Artist director Tamara Rojo performs the role of Odette/Odile in some performances.

Royal Albert Hall, London SW7

Wed 12 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30

Thu 13 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30

Fri 14 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

  • 19:30
…and 8 more dates until 23 Jun

Montrose Music Festival

Affectionately known as 'Mo Fest', this annual event in the colourful town of Montrose offers band nights, ceilidhs, big names on stage and a campsite.

Various Venues, Montrose

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01674 675514

Meadows Festival

Edinburgh's festival season kicks off with the Meadows Festival, which offers the best local bands, dance groups, quirky performers and workshops amidst lots of family-friendly activities.

The Meadows, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Times vary / Free

Sun 2 Jun

Times vary / Free

The Sash

Hector MacMillan's nailbiting story about families pitted against each other due to conflicting beliefs.

Eastwood Park Theatre, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

£13 (£11; Students £9) / 0141 577 4970

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

Fri 24 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

Sat 25 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

Fortune Fridays

DJ Tomczyk spins chart dance, electro, funk and house.

Gala Merchant City Casino, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Over-18s only

Free

  • 22:00 – 04:00

Fri 31 May

Over-18s only

Free

  • 22:00 – 04:00

Fri 7 Jun

Over-18s only

Free

  • 22:00 – 04:00
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Out of the Blue Flea Market

Bargain buys including furniture, clothes, music and more.

Out of the Blue Drill Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00

Sat 27 Jul

Free / 0131 555 7100

  • 10:00 – 15:00
…and 5 more dates until 28 Dec

Tribute Night

A three course dinner with DJs and a tribute act for your entertainment.

Alea Casino, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to Take That.

  • 19:30

Sat 1 Jun

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to 'Dirty Dancing'.

  • 19:30

Wed 5 Jun

£25 / 0141 530 2845

A tribute to 'Grease'.

  • 19:30
…and 11 more dates until 23 Nov

West End Festival

Taking over the West End of Glasgow each year, the festival treats the ears to a great musical line-up, tantalises all the senses with a carnival and delves into the creative depths of local studios and exhibitions with the Hidden Lane Festival.

West End, Glasgow

Fri 31 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 1 Jun

Times & prices vary

Sun 2 Jun

Times & prices vary

…and 28 more dates until 30 Jun

The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Glamorous Amorous

The Lady Boys present their world-famous show with renditions of J-Lo, Whitney, Kylie et al.

Adam Smith Theatre, Kirkcaldy

Tue 27 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Wed 28 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Thu 29 Aug

£25 (£23) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30
…and 3 more dates until 5 Sep

Custom House Square, Belfast

Sat 2 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

Sun 3 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

Mon 4 Nov

Times & prices to be confirmed / 01246 345222

…and 19 more dates until 23 Nov

macrobert, Stirling

Mon 29 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Tue 30 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

Wed 31 Jul

£22.50 (Seniors £20.50; Students £20.50) / 01246 345222

  • 20:00

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ListLive

Bust out your best moves guys, cos, The List is coming to The Big Smoke for the first of our new monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Tonight has a badass boxing theme and features music from rocky/poppy/bluesy Burning Beaches…

The Monarch, London NW1

Thu 30 May

£5 in advance, £6 at the door / 020 7482 2054

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Southside Fringe

A 16-day festival incorporating music, theatre and activities for all the family.

Southside, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

Volksfling

Volkswagen aficionados unite! These weekend events bring together lovers of the German automobiles with quality traders, along with a roster of entertainment for grown-ups and children, from a beer garden to live music. Camping facilities available.

Biggar Showfield

Fri 24 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Sat 25 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00

Sun 26 May

£20–£25 for weekend pass

  • 14:00 – 00:00
…and 3 more dates until 1 Sep

The Scottish Game Fair

This fair entertains all the family with a variety of displays including falconry and terrier racing in the main ring, clay pigeon shooting and gundog and fishing competitions on the banks of the River Tay.

Scone Palace, Perth

Fri 5 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sat 6 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Sun 7 Jul

£18 (Children £5; Family £38) / 01738 554826

  • 09:30 – 18:00

Stampede

DJ Laurence Rene spins pop-punk, alternative, rock and ska, with hosts Oli Sandler and Matt Boland.

Escape Bar, London W1F

Mon 27 May

£5; £3 before 1am; £1 before 11pm / 020 7734 3040

  • 21:00 – 03:00

Mon 3 Jun

£5; £3 before 1am; £1 before 11pm / 020 7734 3040

  • 21:00 – 03:00

Mon 10 Jun

£5; £3 before 1am; £1 before 11pm / 020 7734 3040

  • 21:00 – 03:00
…and 2 more dates until 24 Jun

Summer(beer)hall

All things beery, yeasty and delicious are packed into Summerhall for one ale-filled weekend. A pop-up bottle shop, live music, brewery tours and talks run alongside a smorgasboard of Barney's Beer (which is brewed onsite), a number of guest beers and, of course, some obligatory bratwurst and pretzels. Prost!

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Fri 24 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

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We Are FSTVL

New dance music/clubs/electronica festival featuring DJs/acts from Cocoon, Crosstown Rebels, Mulletover, Creche and more.

Damyns Hall Aerodrome, Upminster

Sat 25 May

£29–£65 / 01708 556000

  • 11:00 – 02:30

Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase

Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.

Just the Tonic, Edinburgh

Sat 3 Aug

£8 / 0131 556 5375

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 0131 556 5375

Wed 7 Aug

£7 / 0131 556 5375

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

Balkanarama

A blend of klezmer, Balkan, gypsy punk and electronic beats featuring live music, bellydancing, VJs and a live jam session.

Studio 24, Edinburgh

Sat 8 Jun

£9 advance; £10 before 11pm; £11 after / 0131 558 3758

Sixth birthday special featuring over 40 musicians from Black Cat, Orkestra Del Sol, Bobok, Celter Schmelter, Smash Kafana, Kuchke, One Glass Eye, Tantz and more playing live.

  • 22:00 – 03:00

Burns an' a' That! Festival

A whole festival dedicated to Scotland’s internationally acclaimed poet Robert Burns. To celebrate the 2013 Year of Natural Scotland, the festival heads outdoors to Belleisle Park for a programme of live music, and visual and performing arts.

Belleisle Park, Ayr

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

  • 12:00 – 17:30

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary / 01292 616143

…and 14 more dates until 30 Aug

Edinburgh Zoo Nights

There is no one among us who hasn't wanted to visit the zoo after hours. Just what do all those critters do after dark, anyway? Now's there's a way to find out! The zoo opens its gates for an adults-only extravaganza featuring dancing, music, a champagne and a Pimm's bar, tapas, sushi, BBQ (take a breath) facepainting…

Edinburgh Zoo

Fri 24 May

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00

Fri 28 Jun

£20 (Members £17) / 0131 314 0340

  • 18:00 – 22:00
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