Before 3am

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

50 Shades of Maggie

Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.

Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow

Tue 21 May

£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846

19:30

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

Celtic Fiddle Festival

Traditional fiddle music from Scotland, Ireland and Brittany by the established band consisting of Kevin Burke, Christian Lemaitre and Andre Brunet.

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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

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

Tue 21 May

£20 (£17) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

21:00 – 22:30

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

…and 9 more dates until 2 Jun 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

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

Roisin Conaty

Intelligent humour and conversational wit from the 2010 Best Newcomer at the Foster's Edinburgh Comedy Awards.

Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

Thu 10 Oct

The MET Studio

£12 / 01785 254653

20:00

Chris Ramsey: The Most Dangerous Man On Saturday Morning

Stand-up from Fosters Comedy Award nominee and star of sitcom Hebburn. Plus support.

The Bloomsbury Theatre, London WC1H

Thu 30 Jan

£16.50 / 020 7388 8822

20:00

Fri 31 Jan

£16.50 / 020 7388 8822

20:00

Sat 1 Feb

£16.50 / 020 7388 8822

20:00

Gatehouse Theatre, Stafford

Thu 23 Jan

£16.50 / 01785 254653

20:00

Harrogate Theatre

Sun 16 Feb

£16.50 / 01423 502116

20:00

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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 back to top

Jack and Jill Market

An opportunity for mums and dads to buy and sell nearly-new baby and kids' (ages 0–9) items of good quality. Book a stall to sell or turn up on the day to grab a bargain.

Ravenscraig Regional Sports Facility, Motherwell

Sat 25 May

£1 / 07794 240065

10:30 – 13:30
10:30 – 13:30

West Lothian College, Livingston

Sun 26 May

£1 / 07794 240065

10:30 – 13:30
10:30 – 13:30

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

Tue 21 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

19:30

Wed 22 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

Thu 23 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 25 May

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

19:30

John Cooper Clarke

The legendary Mancunian punk poet, who is a spiritual godfather to the likes of Mike Skinner and Plan B hauls his insatiable laconic wit on tour.

Artrix, Bromsgrove

Tue 17 Sep

£17.50 / 01527 577330

20:00

Button Factory, Dublin

Fri 14 Jun

€24

20:00

Colston Hall, Bristol

Fri 7 Jun

£18.50 / 0117 922 3686

With support from Keith Allen's Grow Up, Simon Day, Thea Gilmore and Mike Garry.

19:30

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Journey/Whitesnake, Thunder

A co-headlining tour from the American band best known for the hit Don't Stop Believin' and David Coverdale's veteran Middlesbrough-formed hard rockers.

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Sat 25 May

£45 / 0844 412 4624

18:30

LG Arena, Birmingham

Tue 28 May

£45 / 0844 338 8000

18:30

Manchester Arena

Thu 23 May

£45 / 0844 847 8000

18:45

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Mitch Griffiths: Iconostasis

Contemporary hyper-realistic oil paintings created by the Nuneaton-born artist. The works are bittersweet touching on themes of nationhood, iconography and celebrity culture.

Halcyon Gallery, London W1S

Tue 21 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

10:00 – 18:00

Wed 22 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 020 7647 8328

10:00 – 18:00

…and 10 more dates until 2 Jun

Much Ado About Nothing: RoughCast

Written by: William Shakespeare

A high-energy and fast-paced performance of one of Shakespeare's sparkiest comedies.

Diss Corn Hall

Thu 20 Jun

£9 (£7; £5; £7.50) / 01379 652241

19:30

The Fisher Theatre, Bungay

Fri 14 Jun

£9 (£7) / 01986 897130

19:30

New Cut Arts, Halesworth

Sat 15 Jun

£9 (£7; £5) / 0845 673 2123

19:30

RSA 187th Annual Exhibition

The RSA's 187th annual exhibition is on a theme of 'Between the Late and Early', and invited artists include John McLean, Ashley Nieuwenhuizen and Gabriela Fridriksdottir.

Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

10:00 – 17:00

Sun 26 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

12:00 – 17:00

Mon 27 May

Entry by donation / 0131 225 6671

10:00 – 17:00

…and 36 more dates until 2 Jul

Asparagus Week

It's a vegetable that doesn't come without its repercussions, but the misfit asparagus is still rather delicious. Celebrate its long-standing status as a showcase ingredient as Henderson's chefs put it in everything they can think of, from starters to bakes.