Afternoon events, Theatre

• Directed by: Maria Aitken
• Written by: Patrick Barlow

Patrick Barlow's ingenious adaptation of John Buchan's spy novel, in which four actors play 139 roles between them. Barlow's adaptation is heavily influenced by Hitchcock's 1935 film version. Directed by Maria Aitken.

This all singing, all dancing musical is a delight to the eyes and the ears. Don't miss this tap extravaganza!

John Buchan's adventurous spy novel (or Hitchcock's classic film) is adapted into this stage version by Patrick Barlow and features only four actors playing 139 roles between them.

A performance of the ever-popular story by students.

• Written by: Robert Horn (book)

With an unforgettable rock score from Tony Award-winning composer Jason Robert Brown, 13 is a high-energy musical for all ages about discovering that cool is where you find it, and sometimes where you least expect it.

Classes which are designed to be fun, energetic and engaging with a view to performing and sharing what has been learnt.

• Written by: George Orwell

Sell A Door Theatre Company presents Matthew Dunster's adaptation of George Orwell's harrowing novel of oppression.

• Directed by: Adam Boland
• Written by: Rachel Sheinkin (book)

Six adolescents, a group of misfits, are battling it out in the spelling championship to end all spelling championships. Comedy musical by William Finn with the book written by Rachel Sheinkin.

• Directed by: James Dacre
• Written by: Amy Herzog

Modern-day hippie Leo turns up at his Communist grandmother's house late one night, and over the next month, they both infuriate and finally connect to each other. When Leo's old girlfriend also shows up, he and Granny find the line between growing up and growing old. Drama written by Amy Herzog.

A performance of the Broadway smash hit 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.

A pianist commits a terrible crime to save his own skin in Xu Nuo's two-hander. Ticket price includes a pie and a drink.

• Written by: Patrick DeWitt

A new show set on the west coast of America, blending a live soundtrack, detailed mime and the heart-wrenching humour of author, Patrick DeWitt.

During a rainy morning in a seafront café, two couples debate their futures. One romance has just blossomed. The other has already ended. Will either relationship survive? A darkly comic new play featuring alumni of RADA and the Royal Court. 'Absence' explores our attitudes towards relationships and mental health in the…

A darkly comic new play featuring alumni of RADA and the Royal Court.

• Written by: Alan Ayckbourn

A group of friends host a tea party for their estranged mate, to try to cheer him up after the death of his fiancee. Soon, however, good intentions fall by the wayside, to be replaced by forms of resentment. Alan Ayckbourn's farcical play, about middle class failings.

• Directed by: Steve Marmion
• Written by: Kathrine Kressmann Taylor

With lively music and songs evoking the atmosphere of Mark Twain's deep south this show is sure to entertain all.

• Written by: Roy Williams

Theatre Centre presents a modern tale for riotous times spans three generations, exploring race, family and misguided loyalty. Written by BAFTA-winning playwright Roy Williams.

Using humorous and colourful characterisation, Cat's Grin brings to life many of Aesop's wise and foolish creatures.

Comedian Don Banks hosts a traditional variety show, featuring singing duo Topaz and vocalist Jeff Lee.