After 6am

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, 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

Wed 22 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

Thu 23 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

20:00

Fri 24 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

20:00

…and 127 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

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 101 other places

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

19:30

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 22 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

Thu 23 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

19:30

Fri 24 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

19:30

Sat 25 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

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

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50 Shades of Maggie

Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 22 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

19:30

Thu 23 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

19:30

Fri 24 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

19:30

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

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

O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9

Wed 22 May

£20 / 0844 477 2000

19:30

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

Wed 22 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

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

…and 8 more dates until 2 Jun

Reginald D Hunter: In the Midst of Crackers

The self-proclaimed 'comedian, swashbuckler and scientist' takes his latest and no doubt controversial show on the road.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre Cinema

Thu 24 Oct

£10–£20 / 01970 623232

20:00

Alban Arena, St Albans

Sat 2 Nov

£23 / 01727 844488

20:00

The Anvil, Basingstoke

Fri 11 Oct

£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244

20:00

Sat 12 Oct

£23 ( £21; £21) / 01256 844244

20:00

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…and at 28 other places back to top

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

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

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Usher Hall, Edinburgh

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

Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Tour

Sparkly feelgood musical starring the one and only Jason Donovan.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Mon 18 Nov

£14.75–£39.50 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

Tue 19 Nov

£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

Wed 20 Nov

£15–£39.50 / 0844 871 7607

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 23 Nov

Congress Theatre, Eastbourne

Mon 12 Aug

£21–£35; £15–£29; £21–£35; £23–£37 (£16–£30; £10–£24; £10–£24; £18–£32) / 01323 412000

19:30

Tue 13 Aug

£21–£35; £15–£29; £21–£35; £23–£37 (£16–£30; £10–£24; £10–£24; £18–£32) / 01323 412000

19:30

Wed 14 Aug

£21–£35; £15–£29; £21–£35; £23–£37 (£16–£30; £10–£24; £10–£24; £18–£32) / 01323 412000

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 17 Aug

Hull New Theatre

Mon 4 Nov

£16–£37.50 / 01482 226655

19:30

Tue 5 Nov

£16–£37.50 / 01482 226655

19:30

Wed 6 Nov

£16–£37.50 / 01482 226655

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 9 Nov

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Trannyoke

DJ Matt spins pop and dance, with host Lady Lloyd, and karaoke.

Escape Bar, London W1F

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Wed 29 May

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

Wed 5 Jun

Free / 020 7734 3040

21:00 – 03:00

…and 8 more dates until 31 Jul back to top

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

18:15 – 19:15

Sun 4 Aug

£8 / 0131 556 5375

18:15 – 19:15

Wed 7 Aug

£7 / 0131 556 5375

18:15 – 19:15

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

The Stone Roses, Primal Scream, Jake Bugg and The View

The reformed Stone Roses return to the scene of their legendary 1990 gig with a full support bill of kindred spirits.

Glasgow Green

Sat 15 Jun

£55

16:00

Magic of Motown

Tribute to the sweet soul sounds of Motown starring the supremely-talented Magic of Motown band, with hits made famous by the Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Martha Reeves and more.

Baths Hall, Scunthorpe

Fri 15 Nov

£22.50 / 0844 854 2776

20:00

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Thu 26 Sep

£24.50 (£22.50) / 020 8561 8371

20:00

Bristol Hippodrome

Thu 13 Jun

£20–£24 / 0844 847 2325

19:30

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…and at 10 other places

Miss Nightingale - The Burlesque Musical

Directed by: Peter Rowe
Written by: Matthew Bugg (music)

Set in the 1940s as a young Yorkshire singer Maggie Brown moves to London in search of fame. She auditions at every cabaret bar, with her songwriter George, but nobody wants their act. Everything changes when Maggie and George are picked up by the wealthy nightclub owner Sir Frank. Soon the shocking 'Miss Nightingale…

Connaught Theatre & Ritz, Worthing

Thu 6 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

19:30

Fri 7 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

19:30

Sat 8 Jun

£18.50–£22 (Children £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21; £17.50–£21) / 01903 206206

14:00
19:30

Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham

Mon 24 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

19:45

Tue 25 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

19:45

Wed 26 Jun

£11–£26 (£13–£24) / 01242 572573

19:45

…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

Leicester Square Theatre, London WC2H

Tue 2 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

19:00

Wed 3 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

19:00

Thu 4 Jul

Main House

£25 / 0844 873 3433

19:00

…and 3 more dates until 7 Jul

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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 back to top

Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales

Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…

Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£6 / 08445 458252

Preview

11:45 – 12:35

Fri 2 Aug

£11 (£10) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

Sat 3 Aug

£10 (£9) / 08445 458252

11:45 – 12:35

…and 22 more dates until 26 Aug

AmbiDECKstrous

Bill Spice and Dunc Stark with a blend of funk, soul, hip hop, house, techno, ska, dub and more.

Elbow, Edinburgh

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 556 5662

20:00 – 01:00

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0131 556 5662

20:00 – 01:00

Sat 29 Jun

Free / 0131 556 5662

20:00 – 01:00

…and 13 more dates until 28 Dec

Blind Date

A fast and funny fusion of improvisation, theatre, and social experiment in which you'll experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a different man every night.