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The 39 Steps
- 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.
Criterion Theatre, London W1J
Wed 22 May
£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313
The Sash
Hector MacMillan's nailbiting story about families pitted against each other due to conflicting beliefs.
King's Theatre, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£11–£30 / 0844 871 7648
50 Shades of Maggie
Comedy spoof of 50 Shades of Grey.
Pavilion Theatre, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£20 (£18) / 0141 332 1846
- 19:30
La Clique
The outrageous, unforgettable, legendary La Clique returns to Brighton with an array of dangerously charismatic characters. A magical show like no other, La Clique was born in 2003 and went on to scoop a host of awards, including an Olivier, before playing to sell-out houses world-wide. Funny, sexy and dangerous, La…
The Spiegeltent, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Priscilla Queen of the Desert – Tour
Sparkly feelgood musical starring the one and only Jason Donovan.
Liverpool Empire Theatre
Wed 22 May
£10–£39.50 / 0870 606 3536
Miss Nightingale - The Burlesque Musical
- Directed by: Peter Rowe
- Written by: Matthew Bugg (music)
Set in the 1940s as a young Yorkshire singer Maggie Brown moves to London in search of fame. She auditions at every cabaret bar, with her songwriter George, but nobody wants their act. Everything changes when Maggie and George are picked up by the wealthy nightclub owner Sir Frank. Soon the shocking 'Miss Nightingale…
Royal Court Liverpool
Wed 22 May
£18 / 0151 709 4321
- 20:00
Kora
Tom McGrath's 1980s comedy tells the story of one woman's fight to save her dysfunctional Whitfield community.
Dundee Rep
Wed 22 May
£12 (£10; Students £5) / 01382 223530
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.
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury
Wed 22 May
£18–£33; £15–£27; £20–£36 / 01227 787787
- 19:30
Cantina: LIMBO
- Directed by: Scott Maidment
- Written by: Sxip Shirey
Modern circus-theatre is mixed with cabaret, acrobatics and live music in this show featuring a host of international performers including illusionist Paul Kieve, acrobat and aerialist Jonathan Nosan from the US, Australian acrobat-dancer Hilton Denis and the head balancer Danik Abishev. Directed by Scott Maidment, LIMBO…
The London Wonderground Spiegeltent, SE1
Wed 22 May
£10–£17 / 0844 545 8282
- 19:15
Agatha Christie's Go Back for Murder
Agatha Christie Theatre Company present the Queen of Mystery's classic thriller, packed with red herrings and suspense til the very end.
Palace Theatre, Southend-on-Sea
Wed 22 May
£16.50–£25.50; £16.50–£25.50; £17.50–£26.50 ( £14.50–£23.50; £14.50–£23.50; £14.50–£23.50; £12.50–£23.50; Children £12.50 under 16s; Children… / 01702 351135
- 20:00
Big Boys Don't Dance
Two brothers take you through side-splitting stereotypical male behaviour and phenomenal dance outbreaks in this energetic award-winning comedy. Winner of the Ovation Award and brought to Brighton as part of the Best of South Africa Showcase. "'The Hangover' meets 'Flashdance'" (Cue Magazine). “Fabulous dancing and…
The Warren, Brighton
Wed 22 May
Birdsong
- Written by: Rachel Wagstaff (adapt)
Adaptation of Sebastian Faulks' best-selling novel of love, courage and sacrifice set before and during WWI.
Theatre Royal, Bath
Wed 22 May
£19–£31.50; £17.50–£30; £21.50–£33.50 / 01225 448844
- 19:30
Say It With Flowers
- Directed by: Pia Furtado
- Written by: Johnny Tudor
Sherman Cymru presents Ruth Madoc and Gillian Kirkpatrick in a musical play based on the tempestuous life of Welsh actress Dorothy Squires. The show has been written by Meic Povey and Johnny Tudor, and is directed by Pia Furtado.
Sherman Cymru, Cardiff
Wed 22 May
£12–£20; £6–£10 under 25s; £15–£22; £7.50–£11 under 25s (£10–£18; £13–£20) / 029 2064 6900
- 19:30
Shaolin Warriors: Return of the Master
Theatrical Kung-Fu show displaying feats of agility, strength and skill, and telling the story of the warrior.
Theatre Royal, Glasgow
Wed 22 May
£6–£25 / 0844 871 7647
Sherlock Holmes: The Best-Kept Secret
- Directed by: Nikolai Foster
- Written by: Arthur Conan Doyle (book)
A brand new Holmes adventure set two years after the famous encounter between Holmes and the arch-villain, Moriarty on the Reichenbach Falls. Holmes is bankrupt but still refusing to take on any new cases as he struggles with his own demons. But he is spurred into action when his brother, Mycroft, is arrested for treason…
West Yorkshire Playhouse, Leeds
Wed 22 May
Quarry Theatre
£12–£27 / 0113 213 7700
- 19:30
Starlight Express: Tonbridge School Junior Drama Society
The UK amateur premiere of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, featuring 30 children between the ages of 13 and 15.
EM Forster Theatre, Tonbridge School
Wed 22 May
Phone for prices / 01732 304241
- 19:30
Acorn Antiques: The Musical: Spalding Amateur Dramatic And Operatic Society
- Written by: Victoria Wood
A musical based on Victoria Wood's 1984 series As Seen On TV, parodying early sitcoms by exaggerating their low production values. Its premise: the lives and loves of the staff of an antiques shop in the fictional town of Manchesterford.
South Holland Centre, Spalding
Wed 22 May
£12; £10 disabled ( £10; £10; Children £10 under 16s) / 01775 764777
- 19:30
Carnaby Street
- Directed by: Carole Todd
- Written by: Carl Leighton-Pope
A working-class lad from Liverpool comes to London with his guitar and his dreams of fame. Sid Owen features as music manager Jumpin' Jack Flash, in this 1960s-set musical by Carl Leighton-Pope and Robert Johns. Directed by Bob Tomson.
Opera House, Manchester
Wed 22 May
£7.50–£35 / 0844 847 2275
- 19:30
Derren Brown: Infamous
- Directed by: Polly Findlay
- Written by: Iain Sharkey
The master of mentalism takes his brand new show (we hope he's actually written it by the time it gets here) on the road, melding mind games, illusion, showmanship and masses of charm. Not suitable for children under 12 years.
New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Wed 22 May
£36–£45 / 0870 607 7533
May '08: Guildhall School Of Music And Drama
- Directed by: Dinah Stabb
A devised piece by final year actors at the Guildhall School based on research of their own lives in May 2008.
Bridewell Theatre, London EC4Y
Wed 22 May
£8 (£4) / 020 7353 3331
- 19:30
A Night of Mediumship with Paula O'Brien
The York-based medium attempts to contact your loved ones.
Motherwell Concert Hall and Theatre
Wed 22 May
£15 (£12) / 01698 403120
The Ray Charles Experience by Movin' Melvin Brown
Award-winning entertainer Movin' Melvin returns to Brighton with his new Soulful journey through the life of Ray Charles and his contemporaries: Nat King Cole, Sam Cooke, Lloyd Price, Percy Mayfield… Singing, dancing, Tap, comedy, stories… "Exceptional" ★★★★★ Scotsman, "Songs that never sounded better, even by Ray Charles…
The Spiegeltent, Brighton
Wed 22 May
The 39 Steps
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.
King's Theatre, Edinburgh
Wed 22 May
£14–£29.50 (Student standby £10) / 0131 529 6000
The Chicago Cowboy
- Directed by: Leah Townley
- Written by: Katherine Pearce
Jazz, politics and race are explored through the lens of a family tale inspired by the lives of the director's grandparents. This is a touching and funny tale told using live music, movement and smart writing.
Rosemary Branch Theatre, London N1
Wed 22 May
£12 (£10) / 020 7704 6665
- 19:30
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Basil, Sybil and Manuel open for their sixth Fringe. Always a sell-out, only a third of the show is scripted, so everything stays fresh. ‘Best comedy show I've ever seen' (Sunday Express)
The Charing Cross Hotel, London WC2N
Wed 22 May
The Torquay Suite Theatre
£43.50 all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm & 6.30pm, all perfs includes show and 3-course meal; £47 7.30pm, 1.30pm… / 020 8237 1111
- 19:30




