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Car Boot Sale
See if you can conjure heirlooms from this car boot sale.
National Trust: Kingston Lacy, Wimborne Minster
Sat 19 Oct
£0.50 (traders £5–£7) / 01202 843008
- 09:00 – 12:00
Colin Fry: The Happy Medium
The psychic and spiritualist medium presents messages from the spirit world.
Congress Theatre, Cwmbran
Tue 15 Oct
£17 / 01633 868239
- 19:30
Princes Theatre, Clacton-on-Sea
Sat 12 Oct
£17.50 (£16.50) / 01255 686633
- 19:30
Browse & Darby, London W1S
Wed 16 Oct
Free / 020 7734 7984
- 10:00 – 17:30
Thu 17 Oct
Free / 020 7734 7984
- 10:00 – 17:30
Fri 18 Oct
Free / 020 7734 7984
- 10:00 – 17:30
Room on the Broom
Songs, laughs and scary fun for children with stories of witches, cats, dogs, birds and frogs. Ages 3+.
Artsdepot, London N12
Sat 26 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 020 8369 5454
Sun 27 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 020 8369 5454
Mon 28 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 020 8369 5454
Lyceum Theatre, Sheffield
Thu 10 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0114 249 6000
Fri 11 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0114 249 6000
Sat 12 Oct
Times & prices to be confirmed / 0114 249 6000
Southport Theatre And Floral Hall Complex
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Stockbridge Market
Artisanal food and craft market set by the water of Leith.
Saunders Street, Edinburgh
Sun 6 Oct
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 13 Oct
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 20 Oct
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Sun 27 Oct
Free / 0131 551 5633
- 10:00 – 17:00
Upbeat Beatles: The Beatles Tribute
The Fab Four get their hits covered.
Millfield Arts Centre, London N18
Thu 10 Oct
£18; £17 adv / 020 8807 6680
- 20:00
The 25th Annual Putham County Spelling Bee
- Directed by: Adam Boland
- Written by: Rachel Sheinkin (book)
Six adolescents, a group of misfits, are battling it out in the spelling championship to end all spelling championships. Comedy musical by William Finn with the book written by Rachel Sheinkin.
Harlow Playhouse
Thu 3 Oct
£13–£16 (£11–£14) / 01279 431945
- 19:30
Fri 4 Oct
£13–£16 (£11–£14) / 01279 431945
- 19:30
Sat 5 Oct
£13–£16 (£11–£14) / 01279 431945
- 19:30
Acoustic Lounge
Local musicians perform acoustic works.
Fat Lil's, Witney
Wed 2 Oct
Phone for prices / 01993 703 385
- 20:00
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 27 Oct
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Mansion House, Glasgow
Sun 6 Oct
£8 / 08444 999990
- 14:00 – 17:00
Sway, London WC2B
Sat 26 Oct
£9 / 08444 999990
- 13:00 – 16:00
Bastille
Dark indie-pop and electronica by the London-based band, led by vocalist and songwriter Dan Smith.
O2 Academy Brixton, London SW9
Tue 15 Oct
£18.50 / 0844 477 2000
- 19:00
Wed 16 Oct
£18.50 / 0844 477 2000
- 19:00
O2 Academy Leeds
Mon 21 Oct
Phone for prices / 0113 389 1555
- 19:00
O2 Academy Leicester
Thu 17 Oct
£16 / 0844 477 2000
- 19:00
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Ben Verth presents a weekend packed full of top local and visiting comedians to tickle your funny bone in an entirely appropriate way.
Beehive Inn, Edinburgh
Fri 4 Oct
£8 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Sat 5 Oct
£8 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
Fri 11 Oct
£8 / 0131 225 7171
- 20:30
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.
Darlington Civic Theatre
Sat 12 Oct
£18–£20 / 01325 486555
- 19:30
Milton Keynes Theatre
Wed 2 Oct
£20.50 / 0870 060 6652
Bill Bailey: Qualmpeddler
The master of surreality airs his qualms and doubts about the world via a charming blend of religious dubstep, horntallica and an interesting new musical take on Downton Abbey.
Baths Hall, Scunthorpe
Fri 11 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Sat 12 Oct
£25 / 0844 854 2776
- 20:00
Bournemouth International Centre
Wed 23 Oct
£26.50 / 0844 576 3000
- 20:00
Cambridge Corn Exchange
Mon 21 Oct
£25 / 01223 357851
- 20:00
Tue 22 Oct
£25 / 01223 357851
- 20:00
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Camperdown parkrun
An informal weekly 5k run in Camperdown 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…
Camperdown Country Park, Dundee
Sat 5 Oct
Free
- 09:30
Sat 12 Oct
Free
- 09:30
Sat 19 Oct
Free
- 09:30
Sat 26 Oct
Free
- 09:30
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 6 Oct
Staff Car Park
Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181
- 08:00 – 12:30
Sun 20 Oct
Staff Car Park
Free (Sellers £10–£15) / 020 8337 8181
- 08:00 – 12:30
Crouch End Car Boot and Indoor Market
Buy and sell vintage clothes, toys, books and more at this car boot sale, and help raise funds for Weston Park School.
Weston Park Primary School, London N8
Sun 27 Oct
Free / 020 8347 5000
- 09:00 – 13:00
Derek Acorah
The TV psychic takes to the stage to bring his supernatural show to his fans, up close and personal. Acorah has helped bring supernatural experiences to a mainstream audience instead of being more of a cult. The medium's first supernatural encounter happened at a young age when his grandfather died and later his spirit…
Ferneham Hall, Fareham
Fri 11 Oct
£18.50 / 01329 231942
- 19:30
Halfway To Paradise: The Billy Fury Story
Colin Gold and Fury's original backing band, Fury's Tornados, tell his story through words and music.
New Alexandra Theatre, Birmingham
Fri 4 Oct
£19.50 / 0870 607 7533
New Theatre, Oxford
Thu 3 Oct
£20.50 / 0870 606 3500
New Wimbledon Theatre, London SW19
Sat 5 Oct
£21 / 0844 871 7646
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Imagining Power: the Visual Culture of the Jacobite Cause
An exhibition looking at the way the Jacobites presented themselves in portraiture.
Scottish National Portrait Gallery, Edinburgh
Tue 1 Oct
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Wed 2 Oct
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 17:00
Thu 3 Oct
Free / 0131 624 6200
- 10:00 – 19:00
Joe Longthorne
With three decades of experience under his belt, Longthorne, who hails from the days of 'Live at the Palladium', performs from his vast back catalogue. He's known for his uncanny impersonations of Shirley Bassey, who apparently claims 'Joe can do me better than I can do myself'.
Royal Court Theatre, Bacup
Sat 5 Oct
£20 / 01706 874080
- 19:30
Wulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton
Fri 11 Oct
£19 / 0870 320 7000
- 19:00
Little Birds Market
New market with a tantalising selection of vintage, craft and design vendors – including clothes, jewellery, handmade, up-cycled furniture, accessories, homewares, food, cakes, millinery, stationery, art and lots more.
Sloans, Glasgow
Sun 13 Oct
Free / 07946 715204
- 12:00 – 17:00
Live Jazz
The best of Scottish jazz talent is showcased in this weekly event, hosted by upright bassist Brodie Jarvis and a rotating cast of musicians.
The Halt Bar, Glasgow
Tue 1 Oct
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Wed 2 Oct
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Thu 3 Oct
Free / 0141 353 6450
- 15:00 – 18:00
Lydiate Scouts Car Boot Sale
Organised by the 1st Lydiate Scout Group, this outdoor car boot sale features indoor cafe and toilets.
Lydiate Parish Hall, Liverpool
Sat 5 Oct
Free / 01515 263871
- 06:00 – 12:00
Sat 19 Oct
Free / 01515 263871
- 06:00 – 12:00
Merchant Square Market
Arts and crafts market, with everything from cupcakes to candles.
Merchant Square, Glasgow
Sat 5 Oct
Free / 0141 552 3038
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sun 6 Oct
Free / 0141 552 3038
- 11:00 – 18:00
Sat 12 Oct
Free / 0141 552 3038
- 11:00 – 18:00
Nina Nesbitt
Scottish/Swedish folk singer who does a spot of modelling on the side.
The Cockpit, Leeds
Sun 20 Oct
Times to be confirmed / £8 / 0113 244 1573
The Haunt, Brighton
Tue 8 Oct
Over-14s only
£8
- 19:00
The Institute, Birmingham
Mon 21 Oct
Over-14s only
£8 / 0121 643 0428
- 19:00
Also on at:
- KOKO, London NW1
- Manchester Academy
- O2 ABC, Glasgow
- O2 Academy Newcastle, Newcastle upon Tyne
- O2 Academy Oxford
- The Rescue Rooms, Nottingham
- The Waterfront, Norwich




