Before 5pm | Events

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

Waterstones, Leadenhall Market, London EC3V

Mon 3 Jun

Free / 020 7220 7882

12:30

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

Sat 15 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

14:30

Sun 16 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

14:30

Thu 20 Jun

£19.50–£65; £19.50–£59.50 / 0845 401 5045

14:30

…and 2 more dates until 23 Jun

Sherlock Holmes: The Best Kept Secret

All new mystery thriller from the world's best-loved detective.

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Wed 12 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 01483 545900

14:30

Sat 15 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 01483 545900

14:30

Opera House, Manchester

Thu 27 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 0844 847 2275

14:30

Sat 29 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 0844 847 2275

14:30

Sherlock Holmes: The Best Kept Secret

A relaxed performance which sees Arthur Conan Doyle's legendary sleuth take on a new case.

New Theatre, Cardiff

Thu 20 Jun

£10–£29 / 029 2087 8889

14:30

Sat 22 Jun

£10–£29 / 029 2087 8889

14:30

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Wed 12 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 01483 545900

14:30

Sat 15 Jun

£10–£29.50 / 01483 545900

14:30

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

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Fri 31 May

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

Fri 7 Jun

Prices vary / 01292 616143

12:00 – 17:30

…and 12 more dates until 30 Aug back to top

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

The Sash

Hector MacMillan's nailbiting story about families pitted against each other due to conflicting beliefs.

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 22 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

14:30

Sat 25 May

£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648

14:30

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

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

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Garry Fabian Miller: The Middle Place

Early and recent work by renowned fine art photographer.

Ingleby Gallery, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

10:00 – 18:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

10:00 – 18:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 556 4441

10:00 – 18:00

…and 43 more dates until 13 Jul back to top

Sherlock Holmes: The Best-Kept Secret

Directed by: Nikolai Foster
Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle (book)

A brand new Holmes adventure set two years after the famous encounter between Holmes and the arch-villain, Moriarty on the Reichenbach Falls. Holmes is bankrupt but still refusing to take on any new cases as he struggles with his own demons. But he is spurred into action when his brother, Mycroft, is arrested for treason…

Opera House, Manchester

Thu 27 Jun

£11.90–£32.40 / 0844 847 2275

14:30

Sat 29 Jun

£11.90–£32.40 / 0844 847 2275

14:30

West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds

Thu 23 May

Quarry Theatre

£12–£27 / 0113 213 7700

13:30

Sat 25 May

Quarry Theatre

£12–£27 / 0113 213 7700

14:00

Thu 30 May

Quarry Theatre

£12–£27 / 0113 213 7700

13:30

…and 3 more dates until 8 Jun

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

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

The RoadBlock Run

RoadBlock Run (formerly Urbanathlon) returns with another race filled with obstacles for runners to negotiate in aid of Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Prizes for fastest males, females and teams, as well as a special prize for runners in fancy dress.

Arthur's Seat, Edinburgh

Sun 22 Sep

£14 / 0845 450 2000

11:30 – 16:00

Our Autonomous Nature II

More than 30 artists from variety of genres present works on the themes of man, nature and new landscape.

Testbed1, London SW11

Wed 22 May

Free

09:00 – 20:00

Thu 23 May

Free

09:00 – 20:00

Fri 24 May

Free

09:00 – 20:00

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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

Ballet Theatre UK: Alice In Wonderland

Written by: Christopher Moore

A ballet choreographed by the company's artistic director Christopher Moore, based on Lewis Carroll's novel and set to music by Tchaikovsky.

Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth

Sun 26 May

£16 (Children £10 under 16s) / 01395 576798

14:30

South Hill Park Arts Centre, Bracknell

Sun 16 Jun

Wilde Theatre

£18 (£17; £16; £50; Children £11 under 16s) / 01344 484123

15:00

Munch Street Food

The Scoop At More London, SE1

Sat 25 May

Free / 020 7403 4866

10:00 – 22:00

PhoneyFest 2013

A three-day event with tribute performances to Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Madness, Michael Jackson, Lady GaGa, Madonna, Tina Turner, Cher, Bryan Adams, Bob Marley, Black Eyed Peas, Thin Lizzy and Rod Stewart.

Concorde Club, Eastleigh

Sat 25 May

£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989

13:30

Sun 26 May

£24; £29 ( £17; £22) / 023 8061 3989

13:00

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

Sat 25 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

14:30

Sun 26 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

15:00

Mon 27 May

£18 (£12) / 01273 917272

14:30

…and 2 more dates until 2 Jun back to top

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