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Anything Goes

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.

New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19

Wed 12 Jun

£16.50–£25.50 / 0844 871 7646

Thu 13 Jun

£16.50–£25.50 / 0844 871 7646

Fri 14 Jun

£16.50–£25.50 / 0844 871 7646

Sat 15 Jun

£16.50–£25.50 / 0844 871 7646

As You Like It

  • 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.

Bolton Castle, Leyburn

Wed 4 Sep

£14 adv booking required (Children £10 adv booking required) / 01969 623981

  • 19:30

CADW: Caerleon Amphitheatre, Barracks And Baths, Newport

Thu 30 May

Phone for prices / 01633 422518

  • 19:30

CADW: Caernarfon Castle

Thu 29 Aug

Phone for prices / 01286 677617

  • 19:30

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Barking In Essex

  • 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…

Wyndham's Theatre, London WC2H

Mon 9 Sep

£15–£60 / 0844 482 5125

Tue 10 Sep

£15–£60 / 0844 482 5125

Wed 11 Sep

£15–£60 / 0844 482 5125

…and 96 more dates until 4 Jan 2014

Beauty And The Beast: A Little Theatre Youth Production

A children's show adapted from a fairy tale.

Little Theatre, Wells

Wed 29 May

£10–£12 / 07929 881040

  • 19:30

Thu 30 May

£10–£12 / 07929 881040

  • 19:30

Fri 31 May

£10–£12 / 07929 881040

  • 19:30

Sat 1 Jun

£10–£12 / 07929 881040

  • 14:00
  • 19:30

Being Tommy Cooper

  • 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.

The Castle, Wellingborough

Sat 15 Jun

£15 ( £13; £13; Children £13 under 18s) / 01933 270007

  • 19:30

Croydon Fairfield Halls

Thu 6 Jun

£16 / 020 8688 9291

  • 19:30

Fri 7 Jun

£16 / 020 8688 9291

  • 19:30

Sat 8 Jun

£16 / 020 8688 9291

  • 19:30

Grand Opera House, York

Wed 29 May

£10–£25 / 0844 871 3024

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The Billie Holiday Story

  • 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.

Charing Cross Theatre, London WC2N

Wed 22 May

£24.50–£29.50 / 020 7478 0170

Thu 23 May

£24.50–£29.50 / 020 7478 0170

Fri 24 May

£24.50–£29.50 / 020 7478 0170

Sat 25 May

£24.50–£29.50 / 020 7478 0170

Billy

  • 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.

Union Theatre, London SE1

Wed 29 May

£19.50 (£17.50) / 020 7261 9876

  • 19:30

Thu 30 May

£19.50 (£17.50) / 020 7261 9876

  • 19:30

Fri 31 May

£19.50 (£17.50) / 020 7261 9876

  • 19:30
…and 25 more dates until 29 Jun

The Black Rapids, Danny & The Swamp Men

Alt country and rockabilly by the band from Shropshire.

Newhampton Arts Centre, Wolverhampton

Sun 26 May

£8 / 01902 572090

  • 19:30 – 02:00

Blind Date

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.

Charing Cross Theatre, London WC2N

Tue 28 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

Wed 29 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

Thu 30 May

£13 / 020 7478 0170

…and 38 more dates until 13 Jul

Blue Remembered Hills: The Questors

  • 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.

Richmond Theatre

Tue 18 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0870 060 6651

Wed 19 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0870 060 6651

Thu 20 Jun

£10–£32.50 / 0870 060 6651

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Bohemian Rhapsody

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

Bristol Hippodrome

Tue 28 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

  • 19:30

Wed 29 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

  • 19:30

Thu 30 May

£10–£32.50 / 0844 847 2325

  • 19:30
…and 2 more dates until 1 Jun

New Victoria Theatre, Woking

Wed 22 May

£10–£32.50 / 01483 545900

  • 19:30

Thu 23 May

£10–£32.50 / 01483 545900

  • 19:30

Fri 24 May

£10–£32.50 / 01483 545900

  • 19:30

Sat 25 May

£10–£32.50 / 01483 545900

  • 14:30
  • 19:30

Breakfast at Dalkey

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+.

The Redroaster Coffee House, Brighton

Wed 22 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Thu 23 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

Fri 24 May

£9 (£7) / 01273 917272

Part of Brighton Fringe Festival.

The Burlesque Show

Top UK artistes present burlesque routines, magic and comedy.

Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield

Sat 29 Jun

£21 (£19.50) / 01246 345222

  • 19:30

Calendar Girls

  • 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.

Chads Theatre, Cheadle

Fri 24 May

£12; £8.50 (£7.50) / 0161 428 8712

  • 19:45

Sat 25 May

£12; £8.50 (£7.50) / 0161 428 8712

  • 19:45

Sun 26 May

£12; £8.50 (£7.50) / 0161 428 8712

  • 19:45
…and 6 more dates until 1 Jun

Calendar Girls

  • 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.

Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich

Thu 23 May

£8–£12 / 01603 620917

  • 19:30

Fri 24 May

£8–£12 / 01603 620917

  • 19:30

Sat 25 May

£8–£12 / 01603 620917

  • 19:30
…and 7 more dates until 1 Jun back to top

Camp Rock: Starburst Theatre School

Students present a performance of the popular Disney musical.

Theatre At The Mill, Newtownabbey

Wed 22 May

£12 (£10) / 028 9034 0202

  • 19:45

Thu 23 May

£12 (£10) / 028 9034 0202

  • 19:45

Fri 24 May

£12 (£10) / 028 9034 0202

  • 19:45

Sat 25 May

£12 (£10) / 028 9034 0202

  • 14:30
  • 19:45

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

  • 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.

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London WC2B

Tue 25 Jun

£25–£90 / 0844 412 2955

Wed 26 Jun

£25–£90 / 0844 412 2955

Thu 27 Jun

£25–£90 / 0844 412 2955

…and 130 more dates until 30 Nov

Cinderella

Get into the holiday spirit with this Cinderella pantomime!

Bristol Hippodrome

Fri 6 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325

Sat 7 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325

Sun 8 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325

…and 24 more dates until 5 Jan 2014

The Colour Ham

Magical comedy sketch group comprising Colin McLeod, Gavin Oattes and Kevin McMahon, making good use of absurdity, magic and mentalism. Member Gavin Oattes allegedly once licked Paul Daniels' face, so anything could happen, really. Over 18s only.

Just the Tonic, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

£5 / 0131 556 5375

Preview

Fri 2 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375

Sat 3 Aug

£8 (£7) / 0131 556 5375

…and 13 more dates until 24 Aug

The Complete Works of Shakespeare (abridged)

The RSC barrel through the Bard's greatest histories, tragedies and comedies for a whirlwind look at one of our best-loved writers without all the boring bits they insist on teaching at school.

Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh

Sat 22 Jun

£14 (£12) / 0131 665 2240

  • 19:30

Gaiety Theatre, Ayr

Wed 19 Jun

£16 (£14) / 01292 288235

  • 19:30

macrobert, Stirling

Thu 20 Jun

£16 (£14; Members £12) / 01786 466666

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Dick Whittington

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

Opera House, Manchester

Fri 6 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2275

Sat 7 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2275

Sun 8 Dec

£10–£35 / 0844 847 2275

…and 24 more dates until 5 Jan 2014

Don Banks Afternoon Variety Show

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.

Darwen Library Theatre

Wed 22 May

£3.50 inc tea/coffee (£2.50 inc tea/coffee) / 01254 706006

  • 14:00 – 16:30

Wed 5 Jun

£3.50 inc tea/coffee (£2.50 inc tea/coffee) / 01254 706006

  • 14:00 – 16:30

Wed 3 Jul

£3.50 inc tea/coffee (£2.50 inc tea/coffee) / 01254 706006

  • 14:00 – 16:30
…and 8 more dates until 5 Mar 2014

Dora the Explorer Live

A live musical adventure with Dora as she sets off in search of the City of Lost Toys with help from Map, Backpack, Boots, Diego and, of course, the audience!

The Anvil, Basingstoke

Fri 31 May

£16–£18 ( £55–£65; Children £14–£16 under 16s) / 01256 844244

  • 16:30

Sat 1 Jun

£16–£18 ( £55–£65; Children £14–£16 under 16s) / 01256 844244

  • 10:30
  • 13:30
  • 16:30

Sun 2 Jun

£16–£18 ( £55–£65; Children £14–£16 under 16s) / 01256 844244

  • 10:30
  • 13:30

Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells

Tue 18 Jun

£16 (Children £14; £55–£65) / 01892 530613

  • 16:00

Wed 19 Jun

£16 (Children £14; £55–£65) / 01892 530613

  • 10:00
  • 13:00
  • 16:00

Thu 20 Jun

£16 (Children £14; £55–£65) / 01892 530613

  • 10:00
  • 13:00

Beck Theatre, Hayes

Tue 16 Jul

£17–£19 (Children £15–£17; £59–£69) / 020 8561 8371

  • 16:00

Wed 17 Jul

£17–£19 (Children £15–£17; £59–£69) / 020 8561 8371

  • 10:00
  • 13:00
  • 16:00

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…and at 5 other places

The Dream Boys!

Established male glamour show.

The Birdcage, Manchester

Sun 26 May

£10; £8 adv / 0845 603 6950

  • 20:00

Sun 30 Jun

£10; £8 adv / 0845 603 6950

  • 20:00

Duchess High School Musical Showcase

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.

Alnwick Playhouse

Wed 22 May

£8 (£6) / 01665 510785

  • 19:30
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