August

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The Chuckle Brothers Meet The Phantom

A comedy drama adventure, with full supporting cast, in which the slapstick duo assist a desperate theatre manager in tackling his theatre ghost. This family production features songs and puppetry.

Embassy Theatre, Skegness

Tue 6 Aug

£16.50 (Children £15.50; £53.50) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:00

Tue 13 Aug

£16.50 (Children £15.50; £53.50) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:00

Tue 20 Aug

£16.50 (Children £15.50; £53.50) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:00

Tue 27 Aug

£16.50 (Children £15.50; £53.50) / 0845 674 0505

  • 19:00

Futurist Theatre, Scarborough

Thu 1 Aug

£15 (Children £14; £52) / 01723 374500

  • 19:00

Thu 8 Aug

£15 (Children £14; £52) / 01723 374500

  • 19:00

Thu 15 Aug

£15 (Children £14; £52) / 01723 374500

  • 19:00
…and 2 more dates until 29 Aug

Westcliff Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea

Fri 2 Aug

£14.50 / 01255 433344

  • 19:00

Citizens of the World: David Hume & Allan Ramsay

Too few Scots are aware that Scotland has its own Enlightenment, and a hugely influential one at that, with a world-class philosopher in David Hume, an equally heavy-hitting economist in Adam Smith, an outstanding painter in Allan Ramsay, plus less well-known intellectual giants like Hutcheson, Ferguson, Reid and others.

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 19:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 624 6200

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

The Cloud

Rock and indie covers from the Milton Keynes-based band.

The Walnut Tree Inn, Northampton

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 01604 858549

  • 20:00

Bridlington Priory

Fri 2 Aug

Priory Church Rooms

Free / 01262 601938

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Fri 9 Aug

Priory Church Rooms

Free / 01262 601938

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Fri 16 Aug

Priory Church Rooms

Free / 01262 601938

  • 10:00 – 12:00
…and 2 more dates until 30 Aug

The Cookie Jar

Tables of original, handpicked arts and crafts, including artisan breads, knitted designs, vintage clothing, jewellery, ceramics, art works, and many more.

The Holy Biscuit, Newcastle upon Tyne

Sat 10 Aug

Phone for prices / 0191 447 6811

  • 11:00 – 17:00
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The Cripple Of Inishmaan

  • Directed by: Michael Grandage
  • Written by: Martin McDonagh

On the remote island of Inishmaan, word is that a Hollywood film is being made on the neighbouring island. Young Cripple Billy wants to be in the film, desperately. Daniel Radcliffe stars in the title role, in Martin McDonagh's comic play. Directed by Michael Grandage.

Noel Coward Theatre, London WC2N

Thu 1 Aug

£10–£85 / 0844 482 5141

Fri 2 Aug

£10–£85 / 0844 482 5141

Sat 3 Aug

£10–£85 / 0844 482 5141

…and 24 more dates until 31 Aug

David Duffy

Weekly residency.

MacSorley's, Glasgow

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0141 248 8581

  • 17:00

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 0141 248 8581

  • 17:00

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 0141 248 8581

  • 17:00
…and 2 more dates until 31 Aug

Daydreams And Diaries: The Story Of Jacqueline Wilson

Illustrations about how the author's characters were created, including Tracy Beaker and Hetty Feather and displays about her working processes from ideas to text and favourite stories.

Ferens Art Gallery, Hull

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 01482 613902

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 01482 613902

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01482 613902

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

Fingringhoe Wick Nature Reserve, Fingringhoe, Colchester

Wed 14 Aug

Children £5 adv booking required / 01206 729678

  • 13:30 – 15:30

National Trust: Ightham Mote, Sevenoaks

Sat 24 Aug

Children £5 adv booking required / 01732 811145/810378

  • 10:30 – 13:30
  • 14:30 – 17:30

National Trust: Woodchester Park, Stroud

Thu 1 Aug

Children £5 adv booking required / 01452 814213

  • 10:00 – 12:00

Devotion 10 Year Anniversary

Resident DJs and guests play drum'n'bass records.

Concorde 2, Brighton

Sat 17 Aug

£10 adv / 01273 673311

  • 23:00 – 04:00
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Dick Gaughan

Gaughan plays an eclectic mix of styles and stringed instruments combining his classic orchestration skills with a love of the Scots ballad.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Thu 22 Aug

£14 (£12) / 0131 346 8237

Dinosaurs Storytelling Session

Interactive reading session.

Winchester Discovery Centre

Mon 26 Aug

Performance Hall

£2 ( £5) / 0845 603 5631

  • 11:00 – 11:45

Distant Shore

Down Under trio from Canberra bring their celebrated repertoire of original folk, country, jazz and blues-influenced music to the Fringe for the first time. www.cubbyhousestudio.com.au.

Acoustic Music Centre @ St Brides, Edinburgh

Thu 15 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 346 8237

Fri 16 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 346 8237

Sat 17 Aug

£10 (£8) / 0131 346 8237

Dr Sketchy's Anti-Art School

Burlesque art class with a relaxed atmosphere, music, drinks and interesting models.

Tron Theatre, Glasgow

Sun 11 Aug

£7; £5 / 0141 552 4267

Dream Flags

Make and display a prayer flag inspired by those found in the mountain ridges of the Himalayas.

National Trust: Cragside, Morpeth

Thu 1 Aug

£4.50 / 01669 620333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

£4.50 / 01669 620333

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

£4.50 / 01669 620333

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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The Dreamboys

The ultimate ladies night! This show is 90 minutes of highly original acts featuring some of the best looking boys in an all male glamour extravaganza.

The Pavilion, Exmouth

Fri 23 Aug

£19.50 / 01395 222477

  • 20:00

Dressed to Kill: Fashion, Costume and Dress in Scottish Art

Dressed to Kill showcases how Scottish artists have captured fashion, costume and dress over the years, from the late 17th century to the present day. The exhibition includes portrayals of a whole range of different types of costume, from mundane everyday working clothes to the most elaborate fashionable dress. There is…

City Art Centre, Edinburgh

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0131 529 3993

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0131 529 3993

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0131 529 3993

Part of Edinburgh Art Festival.

  • 10:00 – 17:00
…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

Dumfries & Lockerbie Agricultural Show

Agricultural show with cattle, sheep, horses, goats and showjumping. There's also a food festival, trade stands, flower and veg events and a crafts tent.

The Showfield, Dumfries

Fri 2 Aug

£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199

  • 09:00

Sat 3 Aug

£12 (£8; unaccompanied children £2) / 01461 201199

  • 09:00

Edinburgh Art Festival

Scotland’s largest annual celebration of visual art offers work by the best contemporary Scottish artists as well as exhibitions of the most important international artists and movements of the 20th century and other historical periods. This year marks the 10th edition of the festival, which will include over 40…

Edinburgh: various venues

Thu 1 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 6558

Fri 2 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 6558

Sat 3 Aug

Times & prices vary / 0131 226 6558

…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

Edinburgh Wolves v DC Presidents

American football bout with plenty of kitsch Americana (think hot dogs and cheerleaders) to enjoy on the sidelines.

Meadowbank Sports Centre, Edinburgh

Sun 4 Aug

£3 (Children free) / 0131 661 5351

  • 14:00 – 17:30
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Eglinton parkrun

An informal weekly 5k run in Eglinton Country Park. Everyone is welcome, no matter how fast or slow (you're welcome to walk the route, bring your dog or push a buggy), so you can use it as a one-off fitness test, a chance to get some fresh air or come every week to try to beat your personal best time. It's friendly and…

Eglinton Country Park & Visitor Centre, Irvine

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30

Sat 10 Aug

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30

Sat 17 Aug

Free / 01294 551776

  • 09:30
…and 2 more dates until 31 Aug

Estuary

A group show featuring works in several disciplines, not only marking the 10th anniversary of the Museum of London Docklands' opening, but also celebrating and being inspired by the Thames Estuary. 12 London-based artists are presented, including Nikolaj Bendix Skyum Larsen, Michael Andrews, Gayle Chong Kwan and the Bow…

Museum of London Docklands, E14

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0870 444 3857

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0870 444 3857

  • 10:00 – 18:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0870 444 3857

  • 10:00 – 18:00
…and 28 more dates until 31 Aug

Eva Stenram: Drape

Digitally manipulated photographic collages made from found imagery including negatives of pin-up models and pornographic centrefolds, using the element of concealment to emphasise the voyeuristic desires and erotic impulses of the viewer.

Open Eye Gallery, Liverpool

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:30 – 17:30

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0151 242 1133

  • 10:30 – 17:30
…and 19 more dates until 25 Aug

An Evening Of Dirty Dancing, The Tribute Show - A Sexy Song And Dance Spectacular

The film and stage musical is celebrated in this song and dance show, featuring a number of West End performers showcasing well-known tunes including Do You Love Me, Big Girls Don't Cry and I've Had The Time Of My Life.

Futurist Theatre, Scarborough

Sat 10 Aug

£18 ( £16; Children £10 under 14s) / 01723 374500

  • 19:30

Everyday

Sculptures by six Glasgow artists – Niall Macdonald, Laura Aldridge, Mick Peter, Hayley Tompkins, Scott Myles and Carla Scott Fullerton. The pieces were chosen because they reference everyday materials and familiar events and routines in people's daily lives.

Gallery of Modern Art, Glasgow

Thu 1 Aug

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 17:00

Fri 2 Aug

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 11:00 – 17:00

Sat 3 Aug

Free / 0141 287 3050

  • 10:00 – 17:00
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