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Hay Fever

  • Directed by: Kevin Shaw
  • Written by: Noel Coward

Noel Coward's sharp comedy of manners, set against the backdrop of a weekend in the country.

Oldham Coliseum Theatre

Sat 22 Jun

£11.50–£19.80; £5 under 26s; £11.50–£19.80 concs available; £5 concs available / 0161 624 2829

  • 14:30

Sat 29 Jun

£11.50–£19.80; £5 under 26s; £11.50–£19.80 concs available; £5 concs available / 0161 624 2829

  • 14:30

Inconnu A Cette Adresse (Address Unknown)

  • Directed by: Steve Marmion
  • Written by: Michele Levy-Bram (adapt)

An art dealer returns to Germany and still maintains a correspondence with his Jewish friend back in America. But dealing with austerity and recession and a rise in nationalism, their friendship soon becomes distorted. French actors Christian Clavier and Thierry Lhermitte star in Steve Marmion's staging of Kathrine…

Soho Theatre, London W1D

Thu 20 Jun

£17.50–£25; £10 under 26s / 020 7478 0100

  • 14:00

Sat 22 Jun

£17.50–£25; £10 under 26s / 020 7478 0100

  • 14:00

Indoor Car Boot Sale

Find bargains.

King George's Hall, Blackburn

Sun 3 Nov

£1 / 01254 582579

  • 09:00

Infinite Attitude

Staged performance.

Grand Opera House, York

Sat 13 Jul

£14–£16 / 0844 871 3024

LakeFest 2013

Rock, indie and pop showcase featuring performances over the weekend from Ocean Colour Scene, Levellers, Chas & Dave, The Beat, Duke Special, Arthur Brown, Jim Lockey & The Solemn Sun, Cosmo Jarvis and many more.

Croft Farm Waterpark, Tewkesbury

Fri 9 Aug

£69 weekend ticket (Children £25; £150) / 07585 180723

  • 14:00

Sat 10 Aug

£69 weekend ticket (Children £25; £150) / 07585 180723

  • 12:00

Sun 11 Aug

£69 weekend ticket (Children £25; £150) / 07585 180723

  • 12:00
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Life Changes Everything

Check out local Scottish talent! Four superb young vocalists with solos at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall, Brunton and Playhouse theatres already under their belts. Performing an eclectic mix of songs – from musical theatre through fresh arrangements of pop standards to swing. All themed on the journey through life’s major…

St Andrew's and St George's West Church, Edinburgh

Mon 5 Aug

£9 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sun 18 Aug

£9 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Little Women: The Broadway Musical: Appeal Theatre

  • Written by: Allan Knee (book)

Based on Louisa May Alcott's own family experiences and novel, Little Women follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March as they grow up in Civil War America.

New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich

Sat 22 Jun

£8.50–£15; £10 / 01473 295900

  • 14:30

Live Jazz

The best of Scottish jazz talent is showcased in this weekly event, hosted by upright bassist Brodie Jarvis and a rotating cast of musicians.

The Halt Bar, Glasgow

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 15:00 – 18:00

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 15:00 – 18:00

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 0141 353 6450

  • 15:00 – 18:00
…and 189 more dates until 28 Dec

Love Supreme Festival 2013: Bryan Ferry, Jools Holland, Esperanza Spalding

A showcase of jazz featuring White Mink vs Peppermint Candy on Friday, performances on Saturday from Bryan Ferry & The Bryan Ferry Orchestra, Chic, Michael Kiwanuka, Marcus Miller, Robert Glasper Experiment and Courtney Pine and Jools Holland, Esperanza Spalding, Melody Gardot, Brand New Heavies, Branford Marsalis…

Glynde Place, Lewes

Fri 5 Jul

£50 day ticket; £100 weekend ticket; £120 w/camping, weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £60 weekend ticket, under 18s; Children £60…

  • 12:00

Sat 6 Jul

£50 day ticket; £100 weekend ticket; £120 w/camping, weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £60 weekend ticket, under 18s; Children £60…

  • 12:00

Sun 7 Jul

£50 day ticket; £100 weekend ticket; £120 w/camping, weekend ticket (Children £30 under 18s; Children £60 weekend ticket, under 18s; Children £60…

  • 12:00

Macmillan Fest 2013

One-day music and clubs event. Artists still to be announced.

The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham

Sat 7 Sep

£6 early bird / 0845 413 4444

  • 14:00

Stealth, Nottingham

Sat 7 Sep

£6 early bird / 0845 413 4444

  • 14:00
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Michael Legge: Free Wi-Fi

Ranty blogger and circuit favourite Michael Legge. Whether there is free wi-fi or not remains a mystery.

The Stand Comedy Club II, Edinburgh

Wed 31 Jul

£7 (£6) / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Fri 2 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

Sat 3 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

A Midsummer Night's Dream

  • Written by: Shakespeare

Shakespeare's timeless comedy set on the night of the solstice when the few brief hours of darkness seem to merge and faery world as no other.

Rutland Open Air Theatre, Stamford

Sat 29 Jun

Tolethorpe Hall

£10 preview; £13; £15; £18; £18 (£12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; Children £7.50) / 01780 756133

  • 13:30

Sat 3 Aug

Tolethorpe Hall

£10 preview; £13; £15; £18; £18 (£12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; Children £7.50) / 01780 756133

  • 13:30

Sat 17 Aug

Tolethorpe Hall

£10 preview; £13; £15; £18; £18 (£12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; £12–£14; Children £7.50) / 01780 756133

  • 13:30

Milton Keynes Rugby Sevens & Hobgoblin Music Festival

This year 25 teams are lined-up to compete, plus off-the-field entertainment by means of live music on a dedicated stage, children's activities, fairground rides, the British Lions 3rd Test on the big screens in the morning and lots of food concessions.

Milton Keynes Rugby Club

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 07962 806326

  • 10:00 – 23:45

Mono Sunday Social

A weekly event for those who like to do their chillaxing outside of the home. There's papers, a brunch menu, coffee, tea and beer, table football and DJs David Barbarossa and James Pole in the evening to help with your pursuit of Sunday bliss.

Mono, Glasgow

Sun 23 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Sun 30 Jun

Free / 0141 553 2400

  • 12:00 – 01:00

Moxters Of Rock

A weekend of 15 rock cover bands ranging from Greendate to Mentallica to Led Into Zeppelin.

The Victoria Bikers Pub, Coalville

Sat 22 Jun

£30 weekend; £10; £30 weekend; £25 / 01530 814718

  • 12:00
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New Bokwa: Workshop

A new form of cardio workout involving drawing letters and numbers with the feet.

Verwood Hub

Mon 24 Jun

£4.90 / 01202 828740

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Mon 1 Jul

£4.90 / 01202 828740

  • 10:00 – 11:00

Mon 8 Jul

£4.90 / 01202 828740

  • 10:00 – 11:00
…and 7 more dates until 26 Aug

Oliver!: Nogal Productions

  • Written by: Lionel Bart

A performance of the critically acclaimed musical by Lionel Bart, based on the novel by Charles Dickens.

Guild Hall, Preston

Sat 22 Jun

Charter Theatre

£15 (Children £12; £12; £12; £11.50) / 01772 258858

  • 14:00

Pam Ayres

The author and broadcaster relates poems, stories, jokes, anecdotes and snippets from her best-selling books, Surgically Enhanced, With These Hands and The Works.

Lighthouse: Poole's Centre for the Arts

Sun 6 Oct

£20 / 0844 406 8666

  • 17:00

The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare

Sun 22 Sep

£21 / 01934 645544

  • 17:00

Paradise Lost

  • Directed by: Ailin Conant
  • Written by: John Milton (book)

A mixture of physical theatre with almost all the original text is presented in this site-specific adaptation, from Fourth Monkey Theatre, of John Milton's poem-narrative, about the battle between good and evil. Contains brief adult nudity, not suitable for ages below 16.

Trinity Buoy Wharf, London E14

Thu 20 Jun

£16 (£14) / 020 7478 0170

  • 15:00

Sat 22 Jun

£16 (£14) / 020 7478 0170

  • 15:00

Peacehaven Music Festival

The town's first music festival features food stalls, a funfair, workshops and eight live bands headlined by The Lambrettas.

Piddinghoe Sports Park, Peacehaven

Sat 22 Jun

£5 / 01273 585493

  • 12:00 – 23:00
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Pop-Up Shakespeare

See performances of scenes from the playwright's work in various settings around the grounds, following a talk about him and his work.

National Trust: Polesden Lacey, Dorking

Sat 22 Jun

Free, plus admission £10.80, child £5.40, family £27 / 01372 458203/452048

  • 14:00 – 16:00

Thimblemill Library, Smethwick

Wed 26 Jun

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Wed 3 Jul

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Wed 10 Jul

Free / 0121 429 2039

  • 10:30 – 11:30
…and 3 more dates until 31 Jul

Rob Hayles: Book Signing

The former Great British Olympic track and road cyclist and BBC pundit signs copies of his autobiography Easy Rider: My Life On A Bike.

Waterstones, London Wall, EC2M

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 020 7628 9708

  • 13:00 – 14:00

Scottish Ballet Summer School

Four days of ballet classes for young dancers with previous ballet experience, inspired by some of your favourite ballets, including The Nutcracker, Cinderella, Sleeping Beauty and Hansel and Gretel. There are two sessions: Grades 1 and 2 from 10.30am–12.30pm and Grades 4 and 5 from 1.30–3.30pm.

Scottish Ballet, Glasgow

Tue 6 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 13:30 – 15:30

Wed 7 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 13:30 – 15:30

Thu 8 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 13:30 – 15:30

Fri 9 Aug

£80 for four days / 0141 331 6291

  • 10:30 – 12:30
  • 13:30 – 15:30

SouthlandsLIVE

It's an evening full of the best unsigned musical talent at this outdoor acoustic festival. There's also craft stalls, a BBQ, bar and more summery stuff. The grounds are accessible via train, bike or bus.

Southlands Arts Centre, London UB7

Sat 22 Jun

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