Theatre

Cole Porter's beloved musical (featuring the tune 'I Get a Kick out of You') set on the SS American finds all sorts mixing on board, from a disguised stowaway to a snooty aristocrat.

• Written by: William Shakespeare

The Lord Chamberlain's Men Theatre presents an outdoor version of Shakespeare's romantic comedy in which an all-male cast takes on the cross-dressing confusion of the Bard's mischievous plot.

• Directed by: Harry Burton
• Written by: Clive Exton

Notorious gangster Algie Packer is finally coming home after seven years in the clink. And he's looking to collect the booty, over three million pounds. But his family have forgotten to mention something. Lee Evans and Sheila Hancock star in Clive Exton's comedy, directed by Harry Burton. Contains bad language, not…

A children's show adapted from a fairy tale.

• Directed by: Cecily Boys
• Written by: Tom Green

In a small Las Vegas hotel room, the up-and-coming comedian Tommy Cooper faces his first failure. A warring relationship with his manager, plus the prospect of his show's early closure, Cooper lashes out. Comedy-drama written by Tom Green.

• Directed by: Allan Rogers (musical director)
• Written by: Nina Kristofferson

A musical play which intertwines anecdotal tales with songs including Lover Man, All Of Me and God Bless The Child, made famous by the American singer alternatively known as 'Lady Day'. Written and performed by Nina Kristofferson, directed by Ben Woolf.

• Directed by: Michael Strassen
• Written by: Don Black

A musical based on Keith Waterhouse and Willis Hall's Billy Liar, adapted by John Barry and Don Black.

Alt country and rockabilly by the band from Shropshire.

A fast and funny fusion of improvisation, theatre, and social experiment in which you'll experience all the exhilaration and excitement of new love as Mimi goes on a blind date with a different man every night.

• Written by: Dennis Potter

On a sunny summer afternoon during the Second World War in the Forest of Dean, a group of seven-year-olds play and squabble. But as the events of their childhood imaginations and loyalties develop, they take a distressing turn. The typical games of childhood reveal a capacity for brutality beneath their seeming innocence.

Featuring an amazing cast of incredible dancers, sensational singers and a powerful rock band that delivers every one of Freddie Mercury's greatest hits.

The Harbour Theatre Company, Argus Angel award-winners present Eddie Alford's new play 'Breakfast at Dalkey'. Set in 1930s Dublin it explores family squabbles, betrayals, love, ballroom dancing and a trademark confession scene. Suitable for ages 16+.

Top UK artistes present burlesque routines, magic and comedy.

• Written by: Tim Firth

A staged reading of the now-famous story of 11 middle-aged WI members who pose nude for an annual calendar to raise money, and who find fame in the process.

• Directed by: Mel Sessions

Mel Sessions directs the popular story of a group of women from the Yorkshire W.I who pose nude for a charity calender to raise money for a local hospital.

Students present a performance of the popular Disney musical.

• Directed by: Peter Darling
• Written by: Roald Dahl (book)

Sam Mendes directs Douglas Hodge as eccentric confectioner Willy Wonka in Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman's musical rendition of Roald Dahl's children's story about a young boy, who wins a coveted golden ticket to tour the mysterious Wonka Chocolate Factory.

Get into the holiday spirit with this Cinderella pantomime!

It's all song, dance and fabulousness in the Manchester Opera House's pantomime this year.

A variety show featuring Maddie Lane as Little Miss Dynamite, singer Ricki Lee and magician Donald The Average. Don Banks is resident host and compere.

Established male glamour show.

Back on stage and in the limelight once again the talented pupils of Duchess High School take over all areas of the Playhouse to perform one of the most popular musicals of all time.