Evening events, Theatre, free events

Camp cabaret, performance, comedy and music.

Winner Best Cabaret Adelaide Fringe 2011. Nominee Best Cabaret 2012. The Damsel in Shining Armour seizes daringly into the dark depths of uncensored lust and melodrama. Brandishing her weapon of choice (the selected works of Celine Dion) the damsel slays inner dragons, awakens Sleeping Beauty and claims her rightful place…

• Directed by: Robert Chevara
• Written by: lyrics)

Lionel Bart's dark musical drama is based on the Victor Hugo novel, Notre Dame de Paris. Set during the 15th century, the story follows the romance between the deformed bellringer Quasimodo and the street girl Esmeralda. Directed by Robert Chevara.

• Directed by: Phil Willmott

Phil Willmott's production combines the dramas of Aeschylus and Sophocles, in this telling of the downfall of the Theban Royal Family. A father and daughter take on the gods for survival.

Scarlet Lights rock! Staring on the same bill with such well known acts as Russell Kane & Sarah Millican. Schmoozing at festivals with the likes of Jimmy Carr and the inspirational Keith Chegwin. Discovered by the man who launched the successful career of Peter Kay, Agraman, who has been quoted saying the Scarlet’s…

'76 Million People and Me' is the story of Hitler, Stalin, Mao and Pol Pot trapped on a rowing boat to hell. As they travel, their conversation lurches from national anthems to the finer points of genocide. This dark comedy asks the audience how much do we really know about evil, and what is the cost of a human life?

• Directed by: Stanley Walton
• Written by: Joe Berwick

Irresponsible Decorators Theatre Company presents a piece of new writing about Adolf Hitler, Josef Stalin, Mao Zedong and Pol Pot who are all stuck in a rowing boat to hell.

Different perspectives on the events of Easter presented in two short plays, "According to Everyone Else" and "The Woman's View". Light refreshments will be available.

The female vocalist entertains.

Learn the story of William Wallace and his compatriots as costumed actors bring the Battle of Stirling Bridge to life.

Rockabilly dance night with vintage make-overs, milkshakes and live rock'n'roll from the Bird Doggers.

Timberlina is joined by Hey Baylen for some madcap entertainment, which features sing-a-longs, comedy banter and some surprise guests, including a Cher doll.

Young people (aged 16–25) can get a little taster in circus skills, urban dance, and performance with a tryout workshop with Bright Night International. From this, there is the chance to be a part of a 12-week training programme and the opportunity to perform at Edinburgh Mela.

The Globe at Hay in association with Dirty Ray presents an informal evening in which local performers take to the stage. The lineup consists of Dirty Ray, Alan Cooper, Adam Fuest and Sonica.

Crystal and her companions find themselves far back in time, when the first Gypsies migrated from Northern India.

A programme of musical theatre, dance, film, acting, song and debate will showcase the many talents of young pupils and demonstrate the thriving extra-curricular and artistic life of the school.

Physical theatre company RashDash reinterprets Euripides's The Bacchae, which tells of a group of women gripped by frenzy.

A cabaret and burlesque show starring legendary performer Holly Penfield and beautiful piano virtuoso Chrys Columbine, plus other femmes fatales.

A carnival of creatures descend on the country park alongside a parade of puppets and stilt walkers before music and projections bring proceedings to a dramatic close. Please wrap up warm. Fancy dress, lanterns and torches are encouraged.

A short 15-minute performance by Neil Bartlett on losing yourself in desire. Please note, performances take place on the hour from 6pm till 11pm. Admission is free but entry will be limited due to the size of the venue.

EMMA Award winner returns to Brighton with her critically acclaimed show about confused cultural identity. If the question 'Where do you come from?' causes you problems then this is the show for you. And bring those that don't get it; cause after this they will. "Fearless, provocative and very funny one-woman show" ★★★…

A tribute to Kander & Ebb: Cabaret, Chicago & All That Jazz! The fabulous Diva-Chanteuse Melody La Rouge sings Broadway's best! Nominated Best Solo Vocal at Buxton Fringe 2012. "Oozing the showbiz glitz of the songs and the sexiness of cabaret… a charismatic performer" (Fest), "Masterful one-woman show" (Buxton…

Performance artist Michael Twaits entertains with a cross-dressing show.

• Written by: Steve Harper

A one-act drama by Steve Harper set in

Friendly Fire, the alternative improvisation collective, presents a comedy drama.