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Festival of the Spoken Nerd - Full Frontal Nerdity
A night of unashamed nerdiness and unlimited laughs with Helen Arney, Steve Mould and Matt Parker.
Assembly George Square, Edinburgh
Wed 31 Jul
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Nile Rodgers with Jean Pierre Muller
Master guitarist/producer/songwriter Nile Rodgers has brought the funk to collaborators as diverse as Sister Sledge and Daft Punk. Tonight’s show is a special collaboration between Rodgers and Belgian artist Jean Pierre Muller for 'Indigo Night', a music and art project that brings to life the musical and cultural history…
Summerhall, Edinburgh
Fri 21 Jun
£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001
- 20:00
Sat 22 Jun
£30 (£25) / 0845 874 3001
- 20:00
The Extreme Stunt Show
Motorsport stunts including monster truck mayhem and back flipping motocross.
Auction Mart, Lanark
Wed 3 Jul
£12 (£6; Family £33)
Aviemore Highland Resort
Tue 23 Jul
£12 (£6; Family £33) / 0870 060 0100
Ayr Racecourse
Thu 1 Aug
£12 (£6; Family £33) / 0870 850 5666
- 19:30
Also on at:
- Battery Park, Greenock
- Beach Esplanade, Aberdeen
- Blaydon RFC, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Broadwood Stadium, Cumbernauld
- Caird Park, Dundee
- Caledonian Stadium, Inverness
- Car Boot Site, Whitby
- Clairville Common, Middlesbrough
- Clairville Common, Middlesbrough
- Driffield Showground
- East Links, Montrose
- The Falkirk Stadium
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
Thu 20 Jun
£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045
- 19:30
Fri 21 Jun
£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045
- 19:30
Sat 22 Jun
£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045
- 19:30
Derren Brown: Infamous
- Directed by: Polly Findlay
- Written by: Iain Sharkey
The master of mentalism takes his brand new show (we hope he's actually written it by the time it gets here) on the road, melding mind games, illusion, showmanship and masses of charm. Not suitable for children under 12 years.
Bristol Hippodrome
Mon 21 Apr
£36–£45 / 0844 847 2325
Tue 22 Apr
£36–£45 / 0844 847 2325
Wed 23 Apr
£36–£45 / 0844 847 2325
Hull New Theatre
Thu 20 Jun
£35–£40 / 01482 226655
- 20:00
Fri 21 Jun
£35–£40 / 01482 226655
- 20:00
Sat 22 Jun
£35–£40 / 01482 226655
- 20:00
Milton Keynes Theatre
Mon 14 Apr
£36–£45 / 0870 060 6652
Tue 15 Apr
£36–£45 / 0870 060 6652
Wed 16 Apr
£36–£45 / 0870 060 6652
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back to topKelvin Brawl
Comedy plus wrestling – what more could you want from an evening? Greg Hemphill takes on Robert Florence, with teams of talent behind each of them.
Kelvin Hall International Sports Arena, Glasgow
Fri 21 Jun
Beyond the Barricade
A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.
Bristol Hippodrome
Sat 11 Jan
£18.50–£20.50 / 0844 847 2325
Capitol, Horsham
Fri 27 Sep
£19.50 / 01403 750220
- 19:30
City Varieties Music Hall, Leeds
Fri 5 Jul
£18.10–£22.60 / 0113 243 0808
- 19:30
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ListLive
Bust out your best moves guys, cos The List is taking over The Big Smoke with our tiptop monthly nights. ListLive showcases some of the very best up-and-coming and established musical talent from the city and beyond. Prepare yourself for a regular injection of multi-genred artists with a different theme each time.
The Purple Turtle, London NW1
Fri 21 Jun
£5 (includes admission into the club afterwards) / 020 7383 4976
Following on from last time round, our second night offers up music from the Roger Daltrey/Jimmy Page-lauded poprockers Rubylux, 80s synth-poppy Caan and rap/acoustic/spoken word types iAM1. There's also DJ Shoot the Pony until the early hours.
Public Image Ltd and The Selecter
John Lydon's post-Pistols outfit return, minus Keith Levine and Jah Wobble but still packing a terrific back catalogue. With support from their ska peers The Selecter.
O2 ABC, Glasgow
Fri 18 Oct
£26.50 / 0141 332 2232
- 19:00
O2 Academy Birmingham
Sun 20 Oct
Prices to be confirmed / 0844 477 2000
With support from the Selecter.
- 19:00
O2 Academy Bournemouth
Sun 13 Oct
Prices to be confirmed / 01202 399922
With support from the Selecter.
- 19:00
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Bjorn Again: Abba Tribute
The successful tribute act perform the songs of Swedish pop band ABBA. The show is seen as a satirical parody of ABBA and has received cult status since the band was founded in 1988 by director and musician Rod Stephen in Melbourne, Australia. The show explores the music of ABBA and the flared fashion of the 70s. Stephen…
Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey
Thu 20 Jun
£32.50–£37.50 / 0844 482 7777
- 21:00
Confessions of a Justified Sinner Reconstructed
Untitled Projects and actor George Anton present an archive of Paul Bright's 1987 Scotland-spanning adaptation of the James Hogg novel.
Tramway, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Fri 21 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Tue 25 Jun
£14 (£10) / 0845 330 3501
Singin' I'm No a Billy He's a Tim
Goldfish Theatre presents its take on Des Dillon's classic anti-sectarian play, which has a Rangers and a Celtic fan locked up together in a cell for the duration of an Old Firm match.
Grangemouth Town Hall
Fri 26 Jul
£15 (£13) / 01324 506850
Part of Funny in Falkirk.
- 20:00
Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
Thu 10 Oct
£15 (£13.50) / 01698 403120
- 19:30 – 22:00
Fri 11 Oct
£15 (£13.50) / 01698 403120
- 19:30 – 22:00
Strictly Confidential
Craig Revel Horwood's new show takes a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, told through music, song and stunning dance routines. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite.
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
Fri 19 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Sat 20 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tue 2 Jul
£19.50–£45 / 0844 871 7607
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tue 16 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Wed 17 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 18 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
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Here And Now: 80s Extravaganza
As part of Falkirk FC's 'Rock the Stadium' weekend comes this throwback concert featuring a massive line-up of 80s groups. The night includes Altered Images, the Real Thing, Curiosity Killed The Cat, Five Star, Paul Young, Midge Ure, T’Pau, and Toyah.
The Falkirk Stadium
Sat 22 Jun
£35–£45 / 01324 618740
Pop-Up Comedy
A free comedy event picking out some of the Scottish comedy scene's freshest talent.
The Halt Bar, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Tue 25 Jun
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Thu 27 Jun
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 20:30
Red Note Ensemble: From Reels to Ragas
It's been speculated that Indian music and Celtic music long ago cross-fertilised each other, via the trade routes of the eastern Atlantic; sounds plausible, as reels and ragas can sound eerily and otherwise inexplicably similar. As if to underline the point, Red Note undertakes a tour of the Western isles with some…
Big Shed, Killin
Tue 23 Jul
£8 (£4; under 12s free)
- 21:00
Breakish Hall
Sat 20 Jul
£8 (£4; under 12s free)
- 21:00
Coll Hall, Isle of Coll
Fri 19 Jul
£8 (£4; under 12s free)
- 19:30
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Enron
- Directed by: Matt Hudson
- Written by: Lucy Prebble
At once a case study and an allegory, the play charts the notorious rise and fall of Enron and its founding partners Ken Lay and Jeffrey Skilling, who became 'the most vilified figure from the financial scandal of the century'.
Bridewell Theatre, London EC4Y
Wed 10 Jul
£13.50 (£11) / 020 7353 3331
- 19:30
Thu 11 Jul
£13.50 (£11) / 020 7353 3331
- 19:30
Fri 12 Jul
£13.50 (£11) / 020 7353 3331
- 19:30
Sat 13 Jul
£13.50 (£11) / 020 7353 3331
- 19:30
Karen Campbell: Fact v Fiction
The author of This Is Where I Am talks about her book, which focuses on a refugee family, and speaks with Joe Brady and Wafa Shaheen of Refugee Council Scotland.
Mitchell Library, Glasgow
Thu 20 Jun
Free / 0141 287 2999
Part of Scottish Refugee Week.
- 18:00 – 19:00
Ladies Day
Comedy about a group of female factory workers who all want different things and life and decide to visit Royal Ascot. Starring Roxanne Pallett and Angela Simms.
Royal Court Liverpool
Thu 20 Jun
£11 / 0151 709 4321
- 20:00
Fri 21 Jun
£11 / 0151 709 4321
- 20:00
Sat 22 Jun
£11 / 0151 709 4321
- 20:00
Tutto Bene, Mamma?
- Directed by: Ewan Marshall
- Written by: Gloria Mina
Gloria Mina's one-act drama, based on the true story of a mother and her young boy, is adapted by April de Angelis. An immersive production where both cast and audience will be in a world of complete darkness, the play features Laura Donnelly and Georgia Groome. Director is Ewan Marshall.
The Print Room, London W2
Thu 20 Jun
£20 (£15) / 020 7221 6036
- 19:30
Fri 21 Jun
£20 (£15) / 020 7221 6036
- 19:30
Sat 22 Jun
£20 (£15) / 020 7221 6036
- 19:30
Peter James: Dead Man’s Time: Talk
The author launches his most recent Roy Grace novel. Includes a reading and a Q&A session.
The Ropetackle Arts Centre, Shoreham-by-Sea
Thu 20 Jun
£10 / 01273 467523
- 19:30
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 11 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 23 Oct
£26.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Bristol Hippodrome
Wed 25 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Thu 26 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Fri 27 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Sat 28 Sep
£26 / 0844 847 2325
Also on at:
- Cambridge Corn Exchange
- Cheltenham Town Hall
- De Montfort Hall, Leicester
- Grand Theatre, Blackpool
- The Grand Theatre & Opera House, Leeds
- Guild Hall, Preston
- The Hexagon, Reading
- King George's Hall, Blackburn
- Kings Theatre, Southsea
- Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool
- Plymouth Pavilions
- Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
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
Albert Halls, Bolton
Wed 9 Oct
£21.50 (£20) / 01204 334400
- 19:30
Caird Hall, Dundee
Sun 1 Sep
£22.50 (£20.50) / 01246 345222
- 19:30
Also on at:
Northern Ballet's A Midsummer Night's Dream
Fauns frolic, dukes marry Amazonian queens and plenty of wine is drunk in Shakespeare's 16th century comedy.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Tue 20 May
£12–£37.50 / 0870 060 6652
Wed 21 May
£12–£37.50 / 0870 060 6652
Thu 22 May
£12–£37.50 / 0870 060 6652
The Primitives, BMX Bandits, Brilliant Corners, Popguns, Blue Orchids Mighty Mighty, 14 Iced Bears, The Wolfhounds, Yeah Yeah Noh
The Coventry-founded group, now reformed as a four-piece, performs its new wave and indie-pop hits including Crash and Way Behind Me.
229 The Venue, London W1W
Sat 22 Jun
£20 adv / 020 7323 7229
- 18:30 – 03:00



