Afternoon events, Theatre

• Directed by: Lyndsey Turner
• Written by: Lucy Kirkwood

A young American photojournalist, who captured a moment in time in Tiananmen Square, 1989, makes a startling discovery during the 2012 Presidential election race in the world premiere staging of Lucy Kirkwood's drama. Directed by Lyndsey Turner.

• Written by: Shakespeare

• Directed by: Ricky Dukes
• Written by: Christopher Marlowe

Lazarus Theatre Company presents a ravishing and bold new adaptation that breathes new life into one of Christopher Marlowe's greatest works, infusing the text with movement and music.

Performed by a cast of young and old, and loosely based on the 1980 musical film of the same name - Fame! provides a look at the New York City's High School of Performing Arts, where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer. The plot follows a group of students as they learn to master…

Tall Stories present Julia Donaldson's Gruffalo sequel, following the adventure's of his child as she sneaks out in the night to see if the Big Bad Mouse really does exist.

Jack O'Brien directs Marc Shaiman's Tony Award-winning musical about a young girl from Baltimore who dreams of becoming a dancer. Featuring The X Factor-finalist Marcus Collins and Waterloo Road-actor Mark Benton.

• Written by: Alan Bennett

Alan Bennett's celebrated play about an unruly bunch of bright, funny sixth-form boys in pursuit of sex, sport and a place at university.

Join Lady Bracknell for a Wilde afternoon of tea, cake and cucumber sandwiches at The Grand Hotel. Argus Angel winning Something Witty return with their sell-out smash hit comedy. Get your butler to dust down your glad rags as the action unfolds in the sumptuous setting of the newly renovated Grand Hotel. Tea served…

An outdoor performance of Sondheim's classic musical.

• Written by: David Wood (adaptation)

David Wood's adaptation of Roald Dahl's children's story in which a little boy embarks on an extraordinary journey as a result of some powerful magic.

Ian Brady. Dennis Nilsen. Peter Sutcliffe. Three of the most notorious serial murderers in Britain. You think you know them. Think again. Adapted by the creator of Taggart from their actual prison correspondence, Killers brings them to life as never before. Enter the basement of The Old Police Cells Museum and come face…

• Directed by: Jimmy Fay
• Written by: Neil Simon

Neil Simon's comedy drama about a middle-aged restaurateur who begins to feel the desire to roam and realises that one day each week, his mother's apartment will be empty all afternoon. He makes several attempts at seduction, only to learn that it is much more complicated and difficult than he could have imagined.

Noel Coward's revue celebrated for its sharp satire and clever parody, with many iconic songs that live on as firm favourites today, including Mad About The Boy.

Magic and Mayhem! 1 hour show for the young at heart. Britain's biggest illusions alongside peanuts. One of Britain's smallest clowns. A crazy combination of magic, circus and slapstick comedy! Professor Andrew Van Buren displays victorian maig, illusion and circus skills. An interactive show that will have the most…

Your fave characters come to life in a musical extravaganza starring Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy and scores more Disney friends.

Starring Milkshake! favourites: Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 & B2 the Bananas in Pyjamas, this musical spectacular is sure to have children tapping their toes, clapping their hands and singing at the top of their voices.

Multiplex shines a light on the shadowy existence of the ushers. A humorous fantasy of what lies in the parallel world beneath the candy-coloured foyers of a multiplex cinema. To them, cinema is not just entertainment, its life. The characters become as complex and varied as the screen stars they are watching. Life…

Margaret Rutherford, the screen's Miss Marple, nearly missed out on taking up her iconic role due to a behind the scenes feud. Learn the story behind the story of Miss Marple from Rutherford herself, who we first meet as she's about to embark on her first role as the lively detective.

• Written by: Willy Russell

The funny and heart-warming story about Mrs Kay's 'Progress Class' unleashed for a day's coach trip with no boundaries until Briggs, the authoritarian Deputy Head joins them.

Love is in the air at the Sleep-Tite Pajama Factory as handsome new Superintendent Sid Sorokin falls head-over-heels for firebrand Union rep Babe Williams. A musical from the 1950s directed by Richard Eyre.

Big top shenanigans to thrill all the family, including motorbike stunts, clowns and aerial and high wire antics.

• Directed by: Kristin Hanggi
• Written by: Chris D'Arienzo

A girl meets a city rocker in a famous Los Angeles rock club and they fall in love to familiar songs including Don't Stop Believin' and We Built This City in this 1980s-set musical by Chris D'Arienzo.

Camp and outrageous comedy horror classic, directed by Christopher Luscombe on its 40th anniversary tour.