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Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales
Brand new show from award-winning Scamp Theatre (Stick Man). Adapted from the bestselling books written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler (creators of The Gruffalo). A magical collection of Julia Donaldson’s most popular titles including Tiddler, The Smartest Giant in Town and A…
Underbelly Bristo Square, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
£11 (£10) / 08445 458252
Sat 3 Aug
£10 (£9) / 08445 458252
Milkshake! Live: Channel 5 And Premier Stage Productions
Children's show starring presenters from the TV channel, plus familiar characters including Little Princess, Scruff, Noddy, Tessie Bear, Roary, Big Chris, FiFi and Bumble.
Beck Theatre, Hayes
Fri 2 Aug
£13 (Children £11; £44) / 020 8561 8371
- 13:00
- 15:30
Theatre Royal, Norwich
Sun 4 Aug
£5.50–£14 / 01603 630000
- 13:00
- 15:30
Theatre Royal, St Helens
Thu 22 Aug
£13.50 (Children £11.50; £46) / 01744 756000
- 13:00
NoFit State Circus: Bianco
State-of-the-art aerial circus with live band accompaniment.
Fountainbridge Brewery Site, Edinburgh
Fri 2 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sat 3 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Sun 4 Aug
NoFit State Big Top
£15–£18
- 19:30 – 21:30
Gyles Brandreth: Looking For Happiness
Just A Minute/One Show Gyles won multiple five stars for his last Edinburgh sell-out. Now the award-winning raconteur and ex MP explores the secrets of How to Be Happy. 'Incredibly funny, wildly indiscreet' (Daily Mail).
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
£17 (£15) / 0131 556 6550
Sunday Market
Edinburgh Markets presents this outdoor street market, which boasts more than 20 stalls of hot food, fresh produce, pet supplies and more.
Royal Commonwealth Pool, Edinburgh
Sun 4 Aug
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 11 Aug
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 18 Aug
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Sun 25 Aug
Free / 01316 674058
- 10:00 – 16:00
Beyond the Barricade
A selection of the best-loved songs from new and classic West End shows like The Phantom of the Opera, Mamma Mia, The Lion King and Les Miserables.
Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth
Sun 25 Aug
£17.50–£19.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 19:30
Bryn Garage Car Boot Sale
Grab yourself a bargain at this car boot sale, with full facilities including catering and toilets.
The Bryn Garage, Abergavenny
Wed 14 Aug
Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171
- 15:00 – 19:30
Wed 28 Aug
Free (basic pitch £5) / 01873 840171
- 15:00 – 19:30
Silver Boxes for Tiny Trinkets
Make a wee silver trinket box and decorate it with embossed silver and coloured stones.
Museum of Edinburgh
Sat 31 Aug
Free / 0131 529 4143
- 10:30 – 12:30
Toryglen Football
Football for young people
Toryglen Regional Football Centre, Glasgow
Fri 2 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 9 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Fri 16 Aug
Free / 0141 276 0570
- 18:45 – 21:15
Amused Moose Comedy Awards Showcase
Grab your top tickets to talent-spot this year's stellar crop of industry approved breakthrough comedians, plus some who are already rather famous! Every showcase is different, so keep coming back.
Just The Tonic at the Caves, Edinburgh
Sat 3 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 0131 556 5375
Wed 7 Aug
£7 / 0131 556 5375
Baby Loves Disco
Baby Loves Disco is a chance for kids aged six months–seven years (and their parents) to get their respective grooves on, alongside the chance to sample the delights of bubble machines, instruments and a Gymboree chillout zone, with face-painting and healthy snacks included.
Electric Circus, Edinburgh
Sun 25 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 4 Aug
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sway, London WC2B
Sat 31 Aug
£9 / 08444 999990
- 13:00 – 16:00
Storytime
Children can listen to a variety of stories.
Skelmersdale Library
Tue 6 Aug
Free / 01695 720312
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 13 Aug
Free / 01695 720312
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 20 Aug
Free / 01695 720312
- 10:30 – 11:00
Tue 27 Aug
Free / 01695 720312
- 10:30 – 11:00
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
Thu 1 Aug
£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313
Fri 2 Aug
£15–£50 / 0870 060 2313
Charity Car Boot Sale
Grab a bargain at this charity car boot sale, with refreshments including bacon rolls, sausages and sandwiches.
Epsom General Hospital
Sun 4 Aug
Staff Car Park
Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181
- 08:00 – 12:30
Sun 18 Aug
Staff Car Park
Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181
- 08:00 – 12:30
Dirty Dancing
See Baby not put in the corner in the musical based on the late Patrick Swayze's popular film. We can't promise you'll have the time of your life, but you'll probably leave singing as much.
Piccadilly Theatre, London W1D
Thu 1 Aug
£24.50–£95 / 0844 871 7627
Fri 2 Aug
£24.50–£95 / 0844 871 7627
Ego
Exhibition exploring the idea of the self-portrait, as executed by RSA members throughout the ages.
Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh
Mon 5 Aug
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 12 Aug
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 19 Aug
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Mon 26 Aug
Free / 0131 225 6671
- 10:00 – 17:00
Eilish O'Carroll: Live Love Laugh
Winnie McGoogan from Mrs Brown's Boys. Eilish O'Carroll tells her own life story with unflinching honesty and humour in this award-winning play. ‘Heart-warming, funny and thought-provoking … a tour de force.’ (Cork Echo). Book early!
Pleasance Courtyard, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
Fri 2 Aug
Sat 3 Aug
£17 (£15) / 0131 556 6550
Fantoosh!
Contemporary folk with elements of jazz and classical.
The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh
Thu 1 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Sun 4 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
Tue 6 Aug
£55 (Children £30; under 3s free) / 0131 556 4270
- 20:00 – 22:30
The Rat Pack Live
- 65 min
A lavish musical show celebrating the talents of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr.
Princess Theatre, Torquay
Sat 3 Aug
£23.90 ( £21) / 0870 847 2315
- 19:30
Ricoh Women's British Open 2013
The biggest women's golf tournament outside the USA takes place on St Andrews' legendary Old Course.
Old Course, St Andrews
Thu 1 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017
Fri 2 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017
Sat 3 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017
Sun 4 Aug
Times vary / Prices to be confirmed / 01334 473017
Rob Kingsley: A Vision Of Elvis
The champion European Elvis look-alike Rob Kingsley performs his tribute to the King.
Grand Theatre, Swansea
Mon 12 Aug
£14.50–£17.50 / 01792 475715
- 19:30
The Hawth, Crawley
Thu 8 Aug
£17.50 / 01293 553636
- 19:30
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Sat 10 Aug
£17.50 (£16) / 01255 686633
- 19:30
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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.
New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
Tue 27 Aug
£10–£35 / 0844 871 7646
Wed 28 Aug
£10–£35 / 0844 871 7646
Ann Widdecombe: Strictly Ann
The former politician, who joined the old Conservative party in 1964, is out in and about in support of her new autobiography.
Simpson's In The Strand, London WC2R
Tue 6 Aug
Prices to be confirmed
Literary lunch.
- 12:00
Art, Science and Performance
Leonardo is celebrated as both an inspired artist and anatomist. This special event considers how contemporary artists, performers and scientists are informed by each other’s work in their exploration of the human body. Part of the Clod Ensemble’s Performing Medicine programme in collaboration with Wellcome Trust.
The Queen's Gallery, Edinburgh
Fri 23 Aug
£15 (£12) / 0131 473 2000
The Brook, Southampton
Fri 23 Aug
£12; £10 adv / 023 8055 5366
- 21:15
The Diamond, Sutton-in-Ashfield
Fri 16 Aug
£8 ( £6.50) / 01623 456617
- 19:00
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Sat 24 Aug
£16.50 (£15) / 01255 686633
- 19:30




