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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

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

Fri 24 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

Sat 25 May

£15–£52 / 0870 060 2313

Mon 27 May

£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313

…and 125 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

  • 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

Ed Byrne, Miles Jupp, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Sara Pascoe

A fantastic line-up of comedy talent, all in one huge show. Starring Ed Byrne, Danny Bhoy, Justin Moorhouse, Miles Jupp & Sara Pascoe.

The Courtyard Theatre, Stratford-upon-Avon

Fri 24 May

£19.50 / 0844 800 1110

Part of Comedy Hullabaloo.

  • 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 6 more dates until 22 Jun

Dawn O'Porter: Book Signing

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

Waterstones, Cardiff

Thu 30 May

Free / 029 2066 5606

  • 17:00
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My Son's Not Rainman: John Williams

John's 41 and a single dad. The Boy's aged 10 and autistic. He isn't a genius. His only special power is making his dad laugh. A lot. This is their story of magic trains, Lego, the 75 bus and life in a chaotic world neither of them will ever really understand. Directed by ITV British Comedy Awards nominee Anna Crilly.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 31 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Scottish Ballet: Highland Fling

Matthew Bourne's ballet inspired by La Sylphide, first performed in 1994, returns for a new Scottish tour. We follow the misfortunes of James, a young Scotsman whose taste for the wilder side of life brings him into the company of a strange and beautiful gothic fairy.

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Fri 24 May

£12.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000

Sat 25 May

£12.50–£42.50 / 0131 529 6000

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

Fri 24 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 6 more dates until 2 Jun

Speak Your Mind

A showcase for all varieties of spoken word.

Harrow Arts Centre, Pinner

Thu 11 Jul

The Studio

£3 / 020 8428 0124

  • 19:30

50 Shades of Maggie

Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Fri 24 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

  • 19:30
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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

Electric Frog May Bank Holiday Weekender

The Frog is back and there seems to be no stopping them as they return for a May Bank Holiday special featuring David Morales, Dimitri from Paris, Erol Alkan, Chez Damier, Octave One (live), Matias Aguayo (live), Nicholas, Optimo, 6th Borough Project, Harri & Domenic, Melting Pot, Thunder Disco Club, Ben Martin…

SWG3, Glasgow

Sat 25 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

Sun 26 May

early bird: £18 (day); £35 (weekend) / 0141 357 7246

  • 18:00 – 02:00

Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again

The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.

Theatre Royal, Glasgow

Tue 28 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

Wed 29 May

£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647

WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition

Leading New Act Contest promoters Laughing Horse present the WeGotTickets Brighton Fringe New Act Competition. Spread over 4 heats and a final, competitors perform in front of a panel of expert judges for the chance to be crowned Best New Act at Brighton Fringe 2013. Up to 10 competitors perform each night alongside a top…

The Quadrant, Brighton

Tue 28 May

£5 (£4) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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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Richard Herring: Talking Cock – The Second Coming

A sort of male Vagina Monologues, Herring bares all about man's best friend. (Nope, not dogs).

Derby Assembly Rooms

Fri 31 May

Darwin Suite

£15 / 01332 255800

  • 20:00

Hertford Theatre

Sat 25 May

£15 / 01992 531500

  • 20:00

The Stables, Milton Keynes

Fri 24 May

Jim Marshall Auditorium

£15 / 01908 280800

  • 20:00

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Scottish Astrological Association Talks

Twice monthly talks on a variety of astrology related topics.

Theosophical Society, Edinburgh

Wed 5 Jun

£5 (Members £3)

Lecture: The Air Signs Group Discussion.

  • 19:30 – 21:00

Wed 19 Jun

£5 (Members £3)

Lecture: Anna Estaroth – The Dawn of Astrology

  • 19:30 – 21:00

2Good 2B True

Resident DJs play pop, R&B and dance in Air, while Ruckus spins dubstep, drum'n'bass, garage, grime and electro in Breathe.

Air & Breathe, Dartford

Thu 30 May

£4; £2 before 11pm / 01322 222423

  • 18:00 – 20:30

How to Be Rich and Thin

Pauline Curtin believes that Wallis Simpson was right, "You can never be too Rich or too Thin". But instead of a prince Pauline married frogs. The frogs paid alimony, enabling her to travel first class in a fanciful world where 'authentic' is only useful if it describes a fur coat. And lettuce is as 'green' as she'll go.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Fri 24 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Kate Mosse: Citadel

Author Kate Mosse discusses her latest adventure novel, Citadel, along with the rest of her Languedoc Trilogy.

All Saints Arts Centre, Lewes

Fri 19 Jul

£9–£12.50 / 01903 204321

Talk and Q&A session. Part of Lewes Speakers Festival.

Chichester Library

Tue 18 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 19:30

Thu 4 Jul

Prices to be confirmed

In conversation with Phil Hewitt.

  • 19:30

Chorleywood Bookshop, Rickmansworth

Tue 2 Jul

Prices to be confirmed / 01923 283566

Talk and signing.

  • 19:30

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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

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

A Sweet Ending

Two light savoury courses are followed by the main event: dessert. Over 50 puddings and cakes adorn the Sweet Table, to which you can make as many visits as you like with no judgement from anyone.

Henderson's Vegetarian Restaurant, Edinburgh

Fri 12 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Sat 13 Jul

£25 (early bird offer £40 for two) / 0131 225 2131

Part of Henderson's 50/50 Food Festival.

Threegomaniacs

Three diverse acclaimed upcoming stand-ups present a fresh and heady mix of sardonic observations, dark whimsy and razor-sharp musical wit. Suitable for ages 18+.

The Quadrant, Brighton

Mon 27 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Wed 29 May

Free / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Zest

Exciting show performed by local youths.

Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent

Wed 5 Jun

£13.50–£16 / 0844 871 7649

Thu 6 Jun

£13.50–£16 / 0844 871 7649

Fri 7 Jun

£13.50–£16 / 0844 871 7649

Sat 8 Jun

£14.50–£17 / 0844 871 7649

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