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Robin Hood And His Very Merry Men: Uncontained Arts
The tights-wearing bandit cannot be stopped as he defeats the nasty Sheriff of Nottingham time and time again! With Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, buckets of mud and a host of colourful forest characters telling their tales along the way, this is a family show with live music, puppetry and lots of joining in.
Luton Library Theatre
Sat 25 May
£5 / 01582 547474
- 14:00 – 15:00
The Met, Bury
Fri 31 May
£8 / 0161 761 2216
- 11:00
- 13:30
Waterside Arts Centre, Sale
Sat 29 Jun
£7; £5 disabled (£5) / 0161 912 5616
- 14:00
Rock Of Ages
- 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.
Garrick Theatre, London WC2H
Fri 24 May
£25–£95 / 0844 412 4662
Mon 27 May
£25–£95 / 0844 412 4662
Romeo And Juliet
- Directed by: Maddy Kerr
- Written by: William Shakespeare
Heartbreak Productions presents Shakespeare's timeless tragedy in which two innocent lovers fall victim to family hatreds. Directed by Maddy Kerr.
National Trust: Dunham Massey Hall, Garden And Park, Altrincham
Sat 29 Jun
£14 adv booking essential (Children £9 adv booking essential) / 0161 941 1025
- 19:00 – 21:30
National Trust: Greenway, Brixham
Sat 15 Jun
£13 adv booking required (Children £10 ages 3-10, adv booking required) / 01803 842382
- 18:30 – 21:00
Nottingham Castle Museum And Art Gallery
Sat 13 Jul
£14 (£10; £40) / 0115 915 3700
- 19:00
Also on at:
Rotary Youth Musical Spectacular
Local kids show off their talents.
Sunderland Empire
Sat 25 May
£9–£11 / 0844 871 3022
Save the Last Dance for Me
Relive the music of the 60s as Jennifer and Marie travel through the summer of 1963 on a family holiday where they meet a handsome American Airman.
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
…and 3 more dates until 31 AugBristol Hippodrome
Mon 8 Jul
£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325
Tue 9 Jul
£10–£35 / 0844 847 2325
Churchill Theatre, Bromley
Mon 29 Jul
£10–£35 / 0870 060 6620
Tue 30 Jul
£10–£35 / 0870 060 6620
Wed 31 Jul
£10–£35 / 0870 060 6620
Also on at:
- Grand Theatre, Swansea
- The Hawth, Crawley
- The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
- New Theatre, Oxford
- New Victoria Theatre, Woking
- Palace Theatre, Manchester
- Princess Theatre, Torquay
- Theatre Royal, Windsor
Scottish Dance Theatre: Second Coming and Winter, Again
The dance troupe's double-bill spring show takes on the LA-street-dance-influenced Second Coming and Winter, Again, an exploration of the season choreographed by someone who knows it well – Jo Strømgren, a Norwegian.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Tue 28 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Wed 29 May
£10.50–£25 / 0844 871 7647
- 19:30
- 19:30
Showtime May
A dazzling display of high energy dance routines from the Gypsy Dancers and captivating music from the Showtime Singers.
Pavilion Theatre, Great Yarmouth
Tue 21 May
£16 (£14; Children £5; Children £5 under 15s) / 01493 662832
- 19:45
Wed 22 May
£16 (£14; Children £5; Children £5 under 15s) / 01493 662832
- 19:45
Tue 28 May
£16 (£14; Children £5; Children £5 under 15s) / 01493 662832
- 19:45
Wed 29 May
£16 (£14; Children £5; Children £5 under 15s) / 01493 662832
- 19:45
Snow White
A traditional pantomime based on the famous fairy tale.
Milton Keynes Theatre
Fri 6 Dec
£12–£32 / 0870 060 6652
Still Game – The Original Stage Play
The original stage version of Ford Kiernan and Greg Hemphill's TV sitcom of ageing disgracefully.
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
Fri 26 Jul
£15 / 01292 288235
- 19:30
Sat 27 Jul
£15 / 01292 288235
- 19:30
Strange Interlude
- Directed by: Simon Godwin
- Written by: Eugene O'Neill
Nina is distraught by the death of the love of her life, killed during the first world war. Escaping her jealous father, she begins a series of tasteless sexual encounters, finally marrying a young and amiable man. Pregnant, Nina discovers a terrible secret which forces her into a life-changing decision. Eugene O'Neill's…
National Theatre: Lyttelton, London SE1
Tue 28 May
£12 preview; £18 preview; £24 preview; £12–£48 / 020 7452 3000
- 18:30
Wed 29 May
£12 preview; £18 preview; £24 preview; £12–£48 / 020 7452 3000
- 18:30
Thu 30 May
£12 preview; £18 preview; £24 preview; £12–£48 / 020 7452 3000
- 19:00
Strictly Confidential
Craig Revel Horwood's new show takes a behind-the-scenes look at the stars of Strictly Come Dancing, told through music, song and stunning dance routines. Starring Lisa Riley, Artem Chigvintsev, Natalie Lowe and Ian Waite.
Aberdeen Exhibition & Conference Centre (AECC)
Fri 19 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Sun 21 Jul
£19.50–£39.50 / 0844 477 9000
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tue 2 Jul
£19.50–£45 / 0844 871 7607
Edinburgh Festival Theatre
Tue 16 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Thu 18 Jul
£20–£45 / 0131 529 6000
Also on at:
Sweet Charity: The Cotswold Players
This vibrant and colourful show tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine and her search both for a new job to take her away from the Dance Hall in which she works and for a man to love and cherish her. The show opened in London in 1967 starring Juliet Prowse, was followed by a film starring Shirley McLaine and recently…
Cotswold Playhouse, Stroud
Wed 12 Jun
£13 / 0870 432 5405
- 19:30
Thu 13 Jun
£13 / 0870 432 5405
- 19:30
Fri 14 Jun
£13 / 0870 432 5405
- 19:30
Tanzi Libre
- Directed by: Ellie Jones
- Written by: Claire Luckham
Southwark Playhouse presents an updated version of Claire Luckham's popular female wrestling drama Trafford Tanzi, set within a professional-size ring, original songs and a live DJ. This production incorporates the Mexican Lucha libre style of wrestling.
Southwark Playhouse, London SE1
Tue 21 May
The Large
£10 preview; £16; £5 ringside standing (£14) / 020 7407 0234
- 20:00
Wed 22 May
The Large
£10 preview; £16; £5 ringside standing (£14) / 020 7407 0234
- 20:00
Thu 23 May
The Large
£10 preview; £16; £5 ringside standing (£14) / 020 7407 0234
- 20:00
That'll Be the Day
Step back in time with a brand new edition of the popular touring show, and hear rock'n'roll hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s.
The Anvil, Basingstoke
Fri 31 Jan
£23.50 / 01256 844244
- 19:45
Assembly Hall Theatre, Tunbridge Wells
Sat 15 Jun
£22–£24 / 01892 530613
- 19:30
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Tue 4 Jun
£21–£23 / 0844 871 7607
Also on at:
- Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
- Beck Theatre, Hayes
- Bristol Hippodrome
- The Castle, Wellingborough
- Churchill Theatre, Bromley
- The Civic Hall, Bedworth
- Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea
- Congress Theatre, Eastbourne
- The Edinburgh Playhouse
- Embassy Theatre, Skegness
- Epsom Playhouse
- Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage
Travels With My Aunt
- Directed by: Christopher Luscombe
- Written by: Graham Greene (book)
David Bamber, Jonathan Hyde, Gregory Gudgeon and Iain Mitchell will portray a host of characters in Giles Havergal's adaptation of the anarchic comedy, from Graham Greene's novel. Director is Christopher Luscombe.
The Menier Chocolate Factory, London SE1
Tue 21 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
Wed 22 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
Thu 23 May
£25 preview; £33 meal deal; £29.50 book before May 2; £31 book after May 2; £39 meal deal (£27.50) / 020 7378 1713
- 20:00
UWS Performance Showcase
Final-year students from the University of the West of Scotland showcase their work created in their final year, ranging from conventional playwriting to experimental devised pieces.
The Arches, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£7 (£5) / 0141 565 1000
- 13:00
- 19:00
The Victorian In The Wall
- Directed by: Will Adamsdale
- Written by: Jason Barnett
A work-shy writer finds that a Victorian man is living in the wall of his flat, in Will Adamsdale's surreal play with songs about recycling and knock-throughs. Featuring Jason Barnett and Melanie Wilson, co-directed by Lyndsey Turner.
Jerwood Theatre At The Royal Court, London SW1W
Tue 21 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
- 19:45
Wed 22 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
- 19:45
Thu 23 May
Jerwood Theatre Upstairs
£20; £10 (£15; £15) / 020 7565 5000
- 19:45
Viva Forever!
- Directed by: Lynne Page
- Written by: Jennifer Saunders
Comedy musical written by Jennifer Saunders, featuring the songs of the Spice Girls, about a young girl finally realising that her newly-found fame cannot replace the love of family and friends. Directed by Paul Garrington.
Piccadilly Theatre, London W1D
Tue 21 May
0844 871 7627
Wed 22 May
0844 871 7627
Thu 23 May
0844 871 7627
West End Magic: Beeston Musical Theatre Group
Potted versions of six musicals: Miss Saigon, Fiddler On The Roof, Fame, Shrek, Billy Elliot and Les Miserables.
Chatsworth Centre And Duchess Theatre, Nottingham
Thu 23 May
Phone for prices / 0115 973 3326
- 19:30
Fri 24 May
Phone for prices / 0115 973 3326
- 19:30
Sat 25 May
Phone for prices / 0115 973 3326
- 14:30
- 19:30
Why Do You Always Stand In The Rain?
25,000 unemployed WW1 veterans who petitioned the US Government in 1932 for promised relief. By Peter Arnott.
Òran Mór, Glasgow
Mon 3 Jun
TBC / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 20:00
Tue 4 Jun
TBC / 0141 357 6200
Part of West End Festival.
- 20:00
The Winslow Boy
- Directed by: Terry Hands
When his 14 year old son Ronnie is expelled from Osborne Royal Naval College for stealing a five shilling postal order, Arthur Winslow risks financial ruin, his family's happiness and his own health to ensure that the boy has a fair trial.
Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold
Tue 21 May
Anthony Hopkins Theatre
£10–£20 ( £10–£18; £10–£18; Children £10–£18) / 0845 330 3565
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
Anthony Hopkins Theatre
£10–£20 ( £10–£18; £10–£18; Children £10–£18) / 0845 330 3565
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
Anthony Hopkins Theatre
£10–£20 ( £10–£18; £10–£18; Children £10–£18) / 0845 330 3565
- 19:30
The Wizard Of Oz: Sidmouth Musical Comedy Society
- Written by: L. Frank Baum
A production based on the famous children's story by L Frank Baum.
Manor Pavilion, Sidmouth
Tue 11 Jun
£12 (Children £6.50 under 14s) / 01395 576798
- 19:45
Wed 12 Jun
£12 (Children £6.50 under 14s) / 01395 576798
- 19:45
Thu 13 Jun
£12 (Children £6.50 under 14s) / 01395 576798
- 19:45
100
This thought-provoking drama explores notions of the afterlife with physical theatre and minimal props.
The Mackintosh Church, Glasgow
Thu 27 Jun
£9 / 0141 946 6600
Fri 28 Jun
£9 / 0141 946 6600
101 Dalmatians: BTEC Extended Diploma Performing Arts Students
A performance of the ever-popular story by students.
Weymouth College
Wed 29 May
£8 (£5; £23) / 01305 761100
- 19:30
Thu 30 May
£8 (£5; £23) / 01305 761100
- 13:30
- 19:30
42nd Street
- Directed by: Sue Hamilton
- Written by: Bradford Ropes
This Tony and Olivier Award-winning song and dance extravaganza sets the glitz and glamour of Broadway against the backdrop of New York in the height of the Great Depression.
Riverhead Theatre, Louth
Tue 21 May
£9.60 (Children £4.10 under 14s) / 01507 600350
- 19:30
Wed 22 May
£9.60 (Children £4.10 under 14s) / 01507 600350
- 19:30
Thu 23 May
£9.60 (Children £4.10 under 14s) / 01507 600350
- 19:30




