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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
Thu 23 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£18 (£12) / 01273 917272
- 14:30
- 19:30
Pasha Kovalev & Katya Virshilas: An Evening With Stars From Strictly Come Dancing
Two of the more recent additions to TV's Strictly family of professional dancers embark on a national tour, performing ballroom and Latin routines alongside guest dancers and pupils from a local dance school. Kovalev and Virshilas will also take questions from the audience.
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Tue 4 Jun
£21 (£19.50) / 020 8561 8371
- 19:30
Belfast Waterfront
Tue 28 May
£22.50 / 028 9032 5913
- 20:00
The Core At Corby Cube
Thu 23 May
£19 (£17) / 01536 470 470
- 19:30
Also on at:
Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Clitheroe Library
Sat 25 May
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 1 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Sat 8 Jun
Free / 01200 428788
- 14:00 – 14:30
Kensington Central Library, London W8
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 4 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 020 7361 3010
- 14:00 – 14:20
Penzance Library
Thu 23 May
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 30 May
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 0300 1234 111
- 15:45 – 16:30
Also on at:
The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, SE1
Sun 26 May
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 9 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Sun 23 Jun
£8 (under six months free)
- 15:00 – 15:45
Zippos Circus: Carnaval
The newest show from the well-travelled circus, featuring horse rider Nicky de Neumann, a bunch of motorbikes in a giant ball known as the 'Globe of Death' and the flying acrobats of Havana Troupe, among many other circus favourites.
Beddington Park, Wallington
Thu 23 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 17:00
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:00
The Pavilion, Perry Barr, Birmingham
Thu 30 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Fri 31 May
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Sat 1 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
- 19:30
Sun 2 Jun
£7–£16 (Children £5–£13) / 0871 210 2100
- 15:00
Brompton Library, London SW5
Mon 27 May
Free / 0207 3613010
- 14:00 – 14:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 14:00 – 14:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 0207 3613010
- 14:00 – 14:30
Crawley Library
Mon 27 May
Free / 01293 651751
- 14:00 – 14:30
Mon 3 Jun
Free / 01293 651751
- 14:00 – 14:30
Mon 10 Jun
Free / 01293 651751
- 14:00 – 14:30
Werrington Library, Peterborough
Fri 24 May
Free / 01733 864280
- 14:15 – 14:45
Fri 31 May
Free / 01733 864280
- 14:15 – 14:45
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 01733 864280
- 14:15 – 14:45
Orienteering Trail
Follow one of four routes around the park.
National Trust: Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
Thu 23 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4, family £20.10 / 01902 761400
- 12:00 – 16:00
Fri 24 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4, family £20.10 / 01902 761400
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 25 May
Free, plus admission £8.30, child £4, family £20.10 / 01902 761400
- 12:00 – 16:00
Celebrities On Ice
- Written by: Phil Winston
An entertaining, fun and dynamic show hosted by Christopher Biggins and featuring skating professionals, the International Ice Stars and skaters from the television show Dancing On Ice, as well as popular figures such as sportsman Gareth Thomas, Olympic gymnast Beth Tweddle, former rugby player Kyran Bracken and…
Bournemouth International Centre
Fri 14 Jun
Windsor Hall
£17.50–£27.50 (Children £12.50–£22.50) / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Sat 15 Jun
Windsor Hall
£17.50–£27.50 (Children £12.50–£22.50) / 0844 576 3000
- 14:30
- 20:00
Sun 16 Jun
Windsor Hall
£17.50–£27.50 (Children £12.50–£22.50) / 0844 576 3000
- 13:30
- 17:30
Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton
Fri 7 Jun
£21–£31 / 01604 624811
- 20:00
Sat 8 Jun
£21–£31 / 01604 624811
- 14:30
- 20:00
Sun 9 Jun
£21–£31 / 01604 624811
- 13:30
- 17:30
Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle upon Tyne
Fri 24 May
£15–£35 / 0844 493 6666
- 20:00
Sat 25 May
£15–£35 / 0844 493 6666
- 14:30
- 20:00
Sun 26 May
£15–£35 / 0844 493 6666
- 13:30
- 17:30
Also on at:
Rapunzel
A family show with live music, based on the Brothers Grimm fairy tale and featuring a clutch of TV celebrities.
The Central Theatre, Chatham
Thu 30 May
£16–£18 / 01634 338338
- 19:00
Fri 31 May
£16–£18 / 01634 338338
- 13:00
- 16:30
Seussical The Musical
A young boy named Jojo brings Dr Seuss musical hits together into one family-friendly show, featuring excerpts from classics including The Cat In The Hat, Horton The Elephant, Gertrude McFuzz and The Grinch.
Loughborough Town Hall
Thu 23 May
£12; £13; £14 (£10; £10; £12) / 01509 231914
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£12; £13; £14 (£10; £10; £12) / 01509 231914
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£12; £13; £14 (£10; £10; £12) / 01509 231914
- 14:30
- 19:30
Sky Studios: Tour
An opportunity to go behind the scenes at a television studio, as Sky offers you the chance for your time in the spotlight. Present a news bulletin, or be the director, and share the experience with your family and friends.
The O2 Arena, London SE10
Thu 23 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Fri 24 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
Sat 25 May
Entertainment Avenue
Free / 0844 856 0202
- 12:00 – 20:00
England's Lane Books, London NW3
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 31 May
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Fri 7 Jun
Phone for prices / 020 7596 9764
- 16:00
Leytonstone Library, London E11
Fri 24 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 31 May
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Fri 7 Jun
Free / 020 8496 1190
- 13:30 – 14:30
Waterstones, Deansgate, Manchester
Sun 26 May
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 2 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 9 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Sun 16 Jun
Free / 0161 837 3000
- 14:30 – 15:00
Avenue Q
- Directed by: John Plews
- Written by: lyrics)
A production of the musical that won three Tony Awards including Best Musical and Best Original Score.
Upstairs At The Gatehouse, London N6
Thu 23 May
£10; £16; £14 (£14; £12) / 020 8340 3488
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
£10; £16; £14 (£14; £12) / 020 8340 3488
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
£10; £16; £14 (£14; £12) / 020 8340 3488
- 19:30
Baby And Toddler Times
Book session for toddlers with stories, songs and rhymes.
Halstead Library
Thu 23 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 30 May
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Thu 6 Jun
Free / 01787 473431
- 14:15
Classic Car And Motorcycle Rally
A chance for enthusiasts to admire some of their favourite models.
Donington Le Heath Manor House, Donington Le Heath, Coalville
Sun 26 May
Free / 01530 831259
- 13:00 – 15:00
Family Camping Weekend
Give the kids a taste of the wild in the heart of Gibside's landscape garden. Pitch your tent for three days and two nights of family adventure and activities. Activities include bushcraft, live music and games.
National Trust: Gibside, Newcastle upon Tyne
Sat 25 May
£60 per pitch, adv booking essential / 01207 541820
- 00:00 (Sunday morning)
Sun 26 May
£60 per pitch, adv booking essential / 01207 541820
- 00:00 (Monday morning)
Mon 27 May
£60 per pitch, adv booking essential / 01207 541820
- 00:00 (Tuesday morning)
Guided Tours
A chance to look behind the scenes and learn about the history of the International Concert Hall.
Bridgewater Hall, Manchester
Thu 23 May
£5 ( £4; Children £4 under 16s) / 0844 907 9000
- 17:15
Sat 1 Jun
£5 ( £4; Children £4 under 16s) / 0844 907 9000
- 13:30
Fri 7 Jun
£5 ( £4; Children £4 under 16s) / 0844 907 9000
- 13:30
The National Gallery, London WC2N
Thu 23 May
Sainsbury Wing Information Desk
Free / 020 7747 2885
- 14:30 – 15:30
Fri 24 May
Sainsbury Wing Information Desk
Free / 020 7747 2885
- 14:30 – 15:30
- 19:00 – 20:00
Sat 25 May
Sainsbury Wing Information Desk
Free / 020 7747 2885
- 14:30 – 15:30
Incredible Invertebrates
Take part in hands-on specimen based activities and design your very own insect as well as coming face to face with scorpions, octopi and sea mice.
Grant Museum Of Zoology, London WC1E
Tue 28 May
Free / 020 3106 2052
- 13:00 – 17:00
Wed 29 May
Free / 020 3106 2052
- 13:00 – 17:00
Thu 30 May
Free / 020 3106 2052
- 13:00 – 17:00
Lionboy: Complicite
- Directed by: Annabel Arden
- Written by: Marcelo dos Santos (adapt)
Young Charlie Ashanti who can speak to cats, tries to rescue his kidnapped parents, with a little help from a floating circus and a pride of lions. Inspired by the novels of Zizou Corder, Marcelo dos Santos's adaptation features Adetomiwa Edun and Femi Elufowoju Jr.
Bristol Old Vic
Wed 29 May
Theatre
£8–£28 / 0117 987 7877
- 19:00
Thu 30 May
Theatre
£8–£28 / 0117 987 7877
- 19:00
Fri 31 May
Theatre
£8–£28 / 0117 987 7877
- 19:00
Sat 1 Jun
Theatre
£8–£28 / 0117 987 7877
- 14:00
- 19:00
Liverpool Playhouse
Tue 4 Jun
£12–£20 / 0151 709 4776
- 19:00
Wed 5 Jun
£12–£20 / 0151 709 4776
- 19:00
Thu 6 Jun
£12–£20 / 0151 709 4776
- 13:30
- 19:00
The Oxford Playhouse
Tue 11 Jun
Main Stage
£12.50–£19.50 / 01865 305305
- 19:00
Wed 12 Jun
Main Stage
£12.50–£19.50 / 01865 305305
- 13:00
- 19:00
Thu 13 Jun
Main Stage
£12.50–£19.50 / 01865 305305
- 13:00
- 19:00
Also on at:
Show Me: Chris And Pui
Sing songs, discover musical instruments and play games with BBC presenters Chris Jarvis and Pui.
The Core At Corby Cube
Sat 25 May
£10 (£8) / 01536 470 470
- 14:30
Dorking Halls
Sun 2 Jun
£12 (Children £10) / 01306 881717
- 14:00
G Live, Guildford
Sat 15 Jun
£13 (Children £11 under 16s) / 0844 770 1797
- 14:00
Also on at:
- Harlow Playhouse
- Lowther Pavillion, Lytham St. Annes
- Palace Theatre, Redditch
- Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
- The Place, Oakengates Theatre, Telford
- The Playhouse, Weston-super-Mare
- Pyramid & Parr Hall, Warrington
- Solihull Arts Complex
- St David's Hall, Cardiff
- Theatre Royal, Norwich
Walkden Guildhall, Manchester
Thu 23 May
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 15:00 – 18:00
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 15:00 – 18:00
Mon 27 May
Phone for prices / 0161 703 8633
- 15:00 – 18:00
Big Family Tree Climb
Join qualified tree-climbers up in the air.
National Trust: Stourhead, Warminster
Sun 26 May
£5 plus admission £12.50, child £6.20, family £29.90 / 01747 841152
- 12:00 – 16:00
Mon 27 May
£5 plus admission £12.50, child £6.20, family £29.90 / 01747 841152
- 12:00 – 16:00
Sat 3 Aug
£5 plus admission £12.50, child £6.20, family £29.90 / 01747 841152
- 12:00 – 16:00
Birmingham Royal Ballet: Coppelia
What's at the heart of a woman? Eccentric toymaker Dr Coppelius wants to know, and he's planning to bring his mechanical doll, Coppelia, to life. He just needs the right spell. When Dr Coppelius leaves Coppelia on his workshop balcony she's soon causing quite a stir in the village. Particularly in the heart of redblooded…
Birmingham Hippodrome
Tue 4 Jun
£15–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 19:30
Wed 5 Jun
£15–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 14:00
- 19:30
Thu 6 Jun
£15–£47 / 0844 338 5000
- 19:30
National Trust: The Argory, Moy, Dungannon
Sat 7 Sep
£3.25 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81 (Children £1.50 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81; £8 plus admission £2.72… / 028 8778 4753
- 12:00 – 17:00
Sun 8 Sep
£3.25 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81 (Children £1.50 plus admission £2.72, child £1.36, family £6.81; £8 plus admission £2.72… / 028 8778 4753
- 12:00 – 17:00
Bookstart Baby+ Club
Engage young minds with pictures and words.
Tettenhall Library, Wolverhampton
Tue 11 Jun
Free / 01902 556308
- 14:15 – 14:45
Tue 9 Jul
Free / 01902 556308
- 14:15 – 14:45



