Events | The List

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.

21:00 – 22:30

Fri 24 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

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

20:00

Fri 24 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

20:00

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 back to top

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

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

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

18:30 – 23:00

Sat 25 May

£5–£8 / 0845 874 3000

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

Mariinsky Ballet: Swan Lake

The company's performance of Swan Lake, screened in 3D.

Cineworld Aberdeen Union Square

Thu 6 Jun

3D

0871 200 2000

18:15

Cineworld Aldershot

Thu 6 Jun

3D

0871 200 2000

18:15

Cineworld Ashford

Thu 6 Jun

3D

0871 200 2000

18:15

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…and at 102 other places back to top

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

Also on at:

Itchy Feet

Rock'n'roll, rhythm'n'blues, soul and funk at this retro student night.

Studio 24, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Prices to be confirmed / 0131 558 3758

22:30 – 03:00

ASAP Rocky, ASAP Ferg

Rap and hip hop from the New York-born singer and film director, Rakim Mayers.

O2 Academy Birmingham

Thu 23 May

£17.50 phone for availability / 0844 477 2000

19:00

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

NoFit State Circus: Bianco

The latest show from the British modern-circus troupe, featuring circus acts, aerial acrobatics and live music.

NoFit State Big Top, Hove Lawn

Thu 23 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

19:30

Fri 24 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

19:30

Sat 25 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

14:30
19:30

…and 8 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

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

The Ultimate Eagles Concert

Eagles tribute act.

City Halls, Glasgow

Thu 30 May

£20 / 0141 353 8000

19:30

The Lemon Tree, Aberdeen

Fri 31 May

£18.50 / 01224 642230

19:30

Perth Concert Hall

Tue 28 May

£20 / 01738 621031

20:00

Also on at:

Usher Hall, Edinburgh

Grown Ups

Vintage vinyl night with tunes from the last six decades provided by DJs Kinghorror and The Spotlight Kid and ranging from rockabilly and soul to garage, new wave and electro.

Summerhall, Edinburgh

Sat 15 Jun

£6 / 0845 874 3001

20:00 – 01:00

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

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 back to top

Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas: An Evening With Stars From Strictly Come Dancing

Two of the more recent additions to TV's Strictly family of professional dancers embark on a national tour, performing ballroom and Latin routines alongside guest dancers and pupils from a local dance school. Kovalev and Virshilas will also take questions from the audience.

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Tue 4 Jun

£21 (£19.50) / 020 8561 8371

19:30

Belfast Waterfront

Tue 28 May

£22.50 / 028 9032 5913

20:00

The Core At Corby Cube

Thu 23 May

£19 (£17) / 01536 470 470

19:30

Also on at:

Southside Fringe

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

Southside, Glasgow

Thu 23 May

Times & prices vary

Fri 24 May

Times & prices vary

Sat 25 May

Times & prices vary

Sun 26 May

Times & prices vary

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

Mike Oldfield's Tubular Bells For Two

Daniel Holdsworth and Aidan Roberts attempt to recreate one of the most influential albums of the 20th century, live on stage, with just four hands and four feet. Those crazy cats.