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The Extreme Stunt Show

Motorsport stunts including monster truck mayhem and back flipping motocross.

Aviemore Highland Resort

Tue 23 Jul

£12 (£6; Family £33) / 0870 060 0100

19:30

Ayr Racecourse

Thu 1 Aug

£12 (£6; Family £33) / 0870 850 5666

19:30

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…and at 22 other places

Dreamboats And Petticoats

Directed by: Bob Tomson
Written by: Maurice Gran

In 2007 the compilation album Dreamboats And Petticoats became one of the best selling albums of the decade. It's follow-up Dreamboats And Petticoats Two was also successful in the UK music charts, which reached number two in its first week of release. Bill Kenwright, Laurie Mansfield and Universal Music present the…

Alhambra Theatre, Bradford

Mon 15 Jul

£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000

19:30

Tue 16 Jul

£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000

19:30

Wed 17 Jul

£11.50–£31 (£8.50–£28) / 01274 432000

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 20 Jul

Cambridge Arts Theatre

Wed 19 Jun

£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333

19:45

Thu 20 Jun

£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333

19:45

Fri 21 Jun

£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333

20:00

Sat 22 Jun

£15–£35; £15–£30 / 01223 503333

20:00

Croydon Fairfield Halls

Mon 2 Sep

£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291

19:30

Tue 3 Sep

£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291

19:30

Wed 4 Sep

£21–£29 / 020 8688 9291

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 7 Sep

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NoFit State Circus: Bianco

State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.

Creative Common, Bristol

Wed 19 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

19:30

Thu 20 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

19:30

Fri 21 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

20:00

Sat 22 Jun

The Big Top Behind Temple Meads Station

£18 (£14; £48) / 03332 229000

20:00

Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sat 3 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

Sun 4 Aug

NoFit State Big Top

£15–£18

19:30 – 21:30

…and 19 more dates until 26 Aug

Billy Smart's Circus

This all human performance includes an Australian flying trapeze act, a foot operated bow and arrow routine, acrobats, jugglers, aerialists and a fire tricks.

Old Heath Recreation Ground, Colchester

Thu 27 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

19:00

Fri 28 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

19:30

Sat 29 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 01206 282947

19:30

Royal Green, Lowestoft

Wed 19 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

19:30

Thu 20 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

19:30

Fri 21 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

19:30

Sat 22 Jun

£9–£21 (Children £7–£15) / 0844 4155 228

19:30

Saffron Walden Common

Mon 24 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

19:00

Tue 25 Jun

£7–£15 / 0844 415 5228

19:30

RollerStop Nights

Roller disco club night with a licensed bar and DJ. Advance booking recommended.

SWG3, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

20:00 – 23:00

Sat 22 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

20:00 – 23:00

Fri 28 Jun

£8 with skate hire (without skate hire £5) / 0141 357 7246

20:00 – 23:00

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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.

Baird Park, Stonehaven

Fri 26 Jul

Prices vary

19:30

Sat 27 Jul

Prices vary

19:30

The Falkirk Stadium

Tue 2 Jul

Prices vary / 01324 618740

19:30

Wed 3 Jul

Prices vary / 01324 618740

19:30

Thu 4 Jul

Prices vary / 01324 618740

19:30

…and 2 more dates until 6 Jul

Gorden Park, Ellon

Tue 9 Jul

Prices vary

19:30

Wed 10 Jul

Prices vary

19:30

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Sherlock Holmes

The famous detective duo of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are facing their most fiendish case ever, in this humorous, interactive show from Pantaloons Theatre Company, featuring live music and adventure.

Alford Manor House

Wed 10 Jul

£12 adv booking required (Children £7 adv booking required) / 01507 463 073

19:00

CADW: Chepstow Castle

Thu 27 Jun

£10 (£8) / 01291 625981

19:00

Christchurch Park, Ipswich

Wed 3 Jul

£10.50 adv booking required; £7.50 adv, adv booking required (£8.50 adv booking required; £5.50 adv, adv booking required; £30 adv booking…

19:30

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…and at 7 other places

Alice and Her Adventures in Wonderland

Colchester-based community theatre group Chameleon's Web present their adaptation of Lewis Carroll's timeless tale. Set in the gardens, there is unreserved seating but feel free to take your own.

The Minories Galleries, Colchester

Sat 13 Jul

£10 (£8; Family £30) / 01206 712437

18:30

Sun 14 Jul

£10 (£8; Family £30) / 01206 712437

17:00

Creative Electric

Rehearsals/workshops in theatre, for young people and by young people.

The Bongo Club, Edinburgh

Tue 25 Jun

Free / 0131 558 8844

18:00

Tue 2 Jul

Free / 0131 558 8844

18:00

Tue 9 Jul

Free / 0131 558 8844

18:00

Midsummer Supper

Black tie event with a champagne reception and tour of the rose garden, followed by a five course meal in Coughton's dining room.

National Trust: Coughton Court, Alcester

Fri 21 Jun

£85 adv booking essential / 01789 400777

18:00 – 23:00

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Dizzy O'Dare Presents… The Wonderful World Of Mr E

Join Mr E, his two assistants and their travelling museum for a madcap adventure featuring puppets, music, clowns and storytelling.

Island Gardens, London E14

Sat 22 Jun

Free / 020 8305 1818

17:50 – 18:35

Dotty The Dragon: Blunderbus Theatre Company (Ages 3-7)

An enchanting fairy tale adventure with a very happy ending. This clever new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of live music, fabulous puppets and high energy storytelling.

Holkham Hall, Wells-next-the-Sea

Wed 14 Aug

£12.50 (Children £8.50; £38) / 01328 710227

18:15

Tuckwell Amphitheatre, Cheltenham

Sun 21 Jul

£10 (£7; Family £30)

Part of Open Air Theatre Festival.

17:00

Dreamboats And Petticoats

Directed by: Carole Todd
Written by: Maurice Gran

In 2007 the compilation album Dreamboats And Petticoats became one of the best selling albums of the decade. It's follow-up Dreamboats And Petticoats Two was also successful in the UK music charts, which reached number two in its first week of release. Bill Kenwright, Laurie Mansfield and Universal Music present the…

De Montfort Hall, Leicester

Mon 24 Jun

£22–£28; £18–£24; £26.50–£36.50 (£15–£21; £15–£21; £15–£21) / 0116 233 3111

19:30

Tue 25 Jun

£22–£28; £18–£24; £26.50–£36.50 (£15–£21; £15–£21; £15–£21) / 0116 233 3111

19:30

Wed 26 Jun

£22–£28; £18–£24; £26.50–£36.50 (£15–£21; £15–£21; £15–£21) / 0116 233 3111

19:30

…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

The Homemade Orchestra and Michael Rosen: Central Heated Knickers

Former Children's Laureate and best-selling author and broadcaster Rosen reads some of his poetry, accompanied by a live band and a dancer.

Hazlitt Arts Centre, Maidstone

Fri 21 Jun

£10 (£8.50) / 01622 758611

17:00

Horrible Histories: Awful Egyptians

Using actors and ground-breaking 3D special effects, this astounding show is guaranteed to give you a thrill from the crypt as historical figures and events come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Capitol, Horsham

Sat 22 Jun

£12 (Children £10) / 01403 750220

18:00

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Peter Pan: The Never Ending Story

A high-tech telling of the classic children's play, including a flying Peter Pan sans wires. With a full bill of song and a cast comprised of acrobats, dancers, stuntmen and magicians, the show takes live entertainment to a whole other dimension. An epic, over-the-top production starring Stacey Solomon (X Factor) as…

Capital FM Arena, Nottingham

Fri 13 Sep

£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624

19:00

Sat 14 Sep

£25–£45 / 0844 412 4624

19:00

Manchester Arena

Fri 16 Aug

£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000

19:00

Sat 17 Aug

£20–£45 / 0844 847 8000

19:00

National Indoor Arena, Birmingham

Fri 20 Sep

£20–£45 / 0871 945 6000

Sat 21 Sep

£20–£45 / 0871 945 6000

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Planetarium Shows

A new digital planetarium at Coats Observatory means you can view the stars at any time of day, with the ability to zoom in and out on high resolution images of the galaxies far beyond. Booking is essential.

Coats Observatory, Paisley

Thu 20 Jun

Free / 0141 889 2013

18:00

Thu 27 Jun

Free / 0141 889 2013

18:00

Thu 4 Jul

Free / 0141 889 2013

18:00

…and 3 more dates until 25 Jul

Summer Solstice

Celebrate the longest day of the year with musical entertainment and craft activities in the Walled Gardens.

Haigh Hall Country Park, Haigh, Wigan

Fri 21 Jun

Phone for prices, adv booking required / 01942 832895

18:00 – 21:00

The Tales Of Peter Rabbit And Benjamin Bunny: Quantum Theatre (Over 3s)

Quantum Theatre's delightful new production provides a magical and enchanting experience for young and old alike.

Lydiard House And Park, Lydiard Tregoze, Swindon

Fri 26 Jul

£14 adv booking required (Children £9 adv booking required; £40 adv booking required) / 01793 770401

18:30

National Trust: Fell Foot Park, Ulverston

Sat 6 Jul

£16 adv booking required (Children £10 adv booking required) / 01539 531273

18:00 – 20:00

National Trust: Melford Hall, Sudbury

Fri 9 Aug

£10 adv booking required (Children £7 adv booking required; £30 adv booking required) / 01787 880286

18:00 – 20:00

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National Trust: Waddesdon Manor, Aylesbury

Toryglen Football

Football for young people

Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow

Fri 21 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

Fri 28 Jun

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

Fri 5 Jul

Free / 0141 276 0570

18:45 – 21:15

…and 9 more dates until 6 Sep back to top

Adventure

Bad Physics / Mercury Colchester / Escalator East to Edinburgh / Richard Jordan. When a famous scientist is abducted, it takes his two children, their best friend, an incompetent storyteller, and you to rescue him. Join an intrepid gang of young detectives to explore a dark and exciting disused building - discover…

The Crags Community Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Fri 2 Aug

£6 / 0131 226 0000

Preview Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

17:00 – 18:00

Sat 3 Aug

£12 (£9) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

17:00 – 18:00

Sun 4 Aug

£12 (£9) / 0131 226 0000

Part of Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

17:00 – 18:00

…and 18 more dates until 25 Aug

Brodsworth At War: Forties Fete

Wander the grounds meeting members of 1940s household as they do their bit for the war effort with stalls, activities, games, a full size replica Spitfire and a cast of costumed actors.