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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

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

Blackthorn

The ex-Blackthorn two-piece plays traditional Irish folk and blues-rock.

Benedicts, Belfast

Sun 26 May

Free / 028 9059 1999

  • 14:30

Sun 2 Jun

Free / 028 9059 1999

  • 14:30

Sun 9 Jun

Free / 028 9059 1999

  • 14:30
…and 7 more dates until 28 Jul

Blaydon Races

Documents, photographs and artefacts celebrating the 150th anniversary of the national anthem of Tyneside.

Blaydon Library, Blaydon-on-Tyne

Wed 22 May

Free / 0191 433 6201

  • 09:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0191 433 6201

  • 09:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0191 433 6201

  • 09:00 – 17:00
…and 6 more dates until 31 May

The Mellotones Trio

Jimmy Taylor and band play songs by Mel Torme and other great jazz vocalists.

The Jazz Bar, Edinburgh

Sat 25 May

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 15:00

Sat 1 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 15:00

Sat 8 Jun

Free / 0131 220 4298

  • 15:00
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O2 Glasgow Mela

For over 20 years this huge outdoor festival has been celebrating the traditions of Glasgow's many and varied immigrant communities with a mix of international music, dance, activities and stalls. This year includes performances from bhangra artists Sona Walia and Ali Romeo, the KAWA Brass Band and the KAWA Circus, and…

Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

Sat 15 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

Sun 16 Jun

Free / 0141 302 2845

  • 12:00 – 20:00

360 Cinema

The Soul Dome, a 360' inflatable cinema dome, has its inaugural appearance at Brighton Fringe. Totally immersive sensory ecstatic shows programmed to suit all age groups, with live and interactive elements. A family friendly event (i.e. suitable for all ages).

Jubilee Square, Brighton

Fri 24 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 25 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£7 (£5) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

…and 7 more dates until 2 Jun

English National Brass Band Championships

The top 10 brass bands in England go horn-to-horn to win the opportunity to represent the country at the European Brass Band Championships 2014 in Perth.

Elgar Concert Hall, Birmingham

Sat 29 Jun

Prices to be confirmed

  • 10:00 – 19:00

The House of Annie Lennox

Exhibition, organised by the Victoria & Albert Museum, of personal effects, music, film, costume, awards and photographs from the career of the Aberdonian musical superstar.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Wed 22 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Thu 23 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 24 May

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 37 more dates until 30 Jun

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
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Scottish Opera: The Pirates of Penzance

The Pirates of Penzance was written in a hurry so that Gilbert & Sullivan could open it on Broadway and finally taste those sweet, sweet American royalties, but in spite of its mercenary origin it's one of the best-loved operettas ever written, a crazily sparkling farce with a bumbling but patriotic pirate crew, some…

Bristol Hippodrome

Wed 19 Jun

£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

Thu 20 Jun

£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

Sat 22 Jun

£15–£47.50 / 0844 847 2325

Eden Court Theatre, Inverness

Sat 8 Jun

Prices to be confirmed / 01463 234234

  • 14:15

Edinburgh Festival Theatre

Sat 1 Jun

£17.50–£74.50 / 0131 529 6000

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Thriller Live

  • Directed by: Gary Lloyd
  • Written by: Adrian Grant (adapt)

A celebration of the music and career of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5 including the hits I Want You Back, ABC, Smooth Criminal, Beat It and Billie Jean.

Bristol Hippodrome

Fri 4 Oct

£15–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

Sat 5 Oct

£19.50–£36.50 / 0844 847 2325

Derngate Theatre, Royal & Derngate, Northampton

Fri 1 Nov

£21–£30 / 01604 624811

  • 17:00

Sat 2 Nov

£21–£30 / 01604 624811

  • 14:30

Grand Opera House, York

Fri 8 Nov

£16.50–£28.50 / 0844 871 3024

Sat 9 Nov

£22.50–£34.50 / 0844 871 3024

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Bach to Baby: Mother Goose and Other Tales

Ravel's gentle Mother Goose Suite is accompanied by some classic kids' tales – a perfect way to introduce young ones to the classical genre.

All Saints Church, London SE21

Fri 21 Jun

£10 (Children free) / 020 8676 4550

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Christ Church, London N5

Tue 11 Jun

£10 (Children free)

  • 10:30 – 11:30

Fri 28 Jun

£10 (Children free)

  • 16:00 – 17:00

Hampstead Parish Church, London NW3

Tue 18 Jun

£10 (Children free) / 020 7794 5808

  • 10:30 – 11:30

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Grimethorpe Colliery Band

Under the musical direction of Brian Grant, the National Brass Band-winning ensemble plays popular classics.

Aylesbury Waterside Theatre

Sun 12 Jan

£19.50–£21.50 / 0844 871 7607

Doncaster Dome

Sun 23 Jun

£19.50 / 01302 370777

  • 14:30

Majestic Theatre, Retford

Sun 6 Oct

£18 / 01777 706866

  • 14:30

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The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Glamorous Amorous! The Lady Boys of Bangkok are back with a fabulous new show for 2013! Dripping with diamante and sizzling on stage with new songs and side splitting comedy. From J-Lo to Whitney, the stars and chart-topping hits just keep on coming. Party like there’s no tomorrow with The Lady Boys of Bangkok: Europe's…

The Sabai Pavilion, Victoria Gardens, Brighton

Sat 25 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sun 26 May

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Sat 1 Jun

£28 / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

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The Mandolinquents

Mandolinist Simon Mayor, guitarist Gerald Garcia, banjo player Richard Collins and mandobassist-vocalist Hilary James perform a mix of folk and classical.

Museum Of English Rural Life, Reading

Sun 7 Jul

£60 w/workshop (Children £45 under 16s) / 0118 378 8660

  • 13:00

Oliver Meech: When Magic and Science Collide

A comedy magic show for the QI generation. Amazing tricks inspired by astounding science. It's the Natural Selection! 'Could rival Derren Brown' (Theatre-Wales.co.uk). 'Funny, endearing, impressive showmanship' (ThreeWeeks). Sell out: Green Man Festival.

Just the Tonic, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£5 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£5 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Sat 3 Aug

£9 (£8) / 0131 556 5375

…and 21 more dates until 25 Aug

Singing Kettle: Wild West Party

There's a party a that there Kettle Creek and everyone's invited for a Wild West hoe-down with Cowgirl Anya, Honky Tonk Piano Man Gary and Gold Prospector Kevin.

Arainn Fhinn, Portree

Sat 21 Sep

£11.50 (Family £42) / 01478 613649

  • 13:00

Barrfields Theatre, Largs

Sun 8 Sep

Prices to be confirmed / 01475 689777

  • 13:00

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Fri 16 Aug

£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240

  • 13:00

Sat 17 Aug

£11.50 (Family £42) / 0131 665 2240

  • 13:00
  • 13:30

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Slam Dunk Festival 2013: All Time Low

Punk and alternative rock showcase with headliner All Time Low and performances from Four Year Strong, Kids In Glass Houses, Cancer Bats, The Skints, Pierce The Veil, The Early November, The Wonder Years, Deaf Havana, and many more.

The Forum, Hatfield

Sun 26 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 01707 285008

  • 13:00

Leeds University

Sat 25 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0113 343 2778

  • 13:00

Wolverhampton Civic Hall

Mon 27 May

£34 adv; £36 w/aftershow, adv / 0870 320 7000

  • 13:00

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9 to 5: The Musical

Three office workers get their own back on their lying bigot of a boss and conspire to take over the company, all while singing along to 18 classic Dolly Parton numbers.

The Edinburgh Playhouse

Wed 5 Jun

£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014

Sat 8 Jun

£15–£45 / 0844 871 3014

His Majesty's Theatre, Aberdeen

Thu 27 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

Sat 29 Jun

£15.50–£42.50 / 01224 641122

King's Theatre, Glasgow

Wed 14 Aug

£14.50–£45 / 0844 871 7648

Sat 17 Aug

£15–£45 / 0844 871 7648

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Acoustic Revolution

The best of local acoustic rock.

The Adelphi, Leeds

Sat 25 May

£1 / 0113 245 6377

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sat 1 Jun

£1 / 0113 245 6377

  • 14:00 – 17:00

Sat 8 Jun

£1 / 0113 245 6377

  • 14:00 – 17:00
…and 3 more dates until 29 Jun

The All New Gaiety Whirl

The Gaiety's summer variety extravaganza is brought back to life by Michael Courtney and guests such as award-winning magic act Safire and acclaimed soprano Elizabeth Atkinson.

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Thu 27 Jun

£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235

  • 14:30

Fri 28 Jun

£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235

  • 14:30

Sat 29 Jun

£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235

  • 14:30

Sun 30 Jun

£16.50 (£15.50 ; £2 off tickets bought before May 13) / 01292 288235

  • 14:30

Andre Rieu, Johann Strauss Orchestra

Classical superstar Andre Rieu, one of the world's most successful artists, is coming to cinemas all over Europe for an exclusive broadcast of the July 2010 instalment of his renowned Live In Maastricht concert. Arts Alliance Media, Europe's leading alternative content provider, are bringing the event via satellite to…

Pavilion Dance, Bournemouth

Sat 25 May

Ocean Room

£9.50 / 01202 203630

  • 15:00

Andreas Haefliger

Two titans of the piano repertoire are performed by the formidable Swiss pianist Andreas Haefliger, whose combination of luxuriant richness and steely control in his impeccable playing have earnt him worldwide acclaim. Although his earlier works had been conceived for the wooden fortepiano, Beethoven needed the modern…

The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh

Sat 17 Aug

£8–£29 / 0131 473 2000

Part of The Queen's Hall Series.

Andy Woon Hot Five

The trumpeter and his accompanying musicians perform traditional jazz.

The Spice Of Life, London W1D

Fri 31 May

£5 / 020 7437 7013

  • 12:00 – 15:00
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