What's on, when it's on

Nicholas Nickleby

Enter the world of Charles Dickens in the company of his great great grandson Gerald Dickens as this remarkable actor performs Dickens’ masterpiece Nicholas Nickleby, playing every character himself. Gerald will also give a unique insight into the fascinating world of Charles Dickens. DetailsTamworth Assembly Rooms, Tamworth, 14 Mar 2014

Tim Key

Tim Key is back on tour. Still spunking poetry everywhere. DetailsSoho Theatre, London, Today

Gabrielle

Gabrielle, one of the UK's most loved singer-songwriters, has today announced a full UK headline tour for 2014. This tour follows on from the release of her new album ‘Now and Always – 20 Years Of Dreaming' out now through Island Records. DetailsThe Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre, Newcastle, 13 Mar 2014

The Stranglers

The Stranglers are pleased to announce a full UK tour in March 2012, the band have been busy in the studio writing and recording their seventeenth studio album which is due for release next year. First forming in 1974 the band's straight talking approach gave them the reputation as aggressive and confrontational with their notoriety later embraced by the punk movement of 77. DetailsLeas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, Today

Wicked

Award-winning musical Wicked tells the story of an unlikely friendship between two witches who meet at the sorcery academy. Join the girls on their exciting adventures in Oz as they grow, part ways and fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West. DetailsMilton Keynes Theatre, Milton Keynes, Today

Architects

When it comes to England's metal core scene no one comes quite as close to creating a stir and the Architects manage to do. Founded in 2004 after undergoing a couple name changes that band proceeded to release their debut album "Nightmares" in 2006. DetailsManchester Academy 2, Manchester, Today

Caro Emerald

Caro Emerald is a Jazz singer from Amsterdam. Her debut single 'Back It Up' was released in 2009. DetailsBournemouth International Centre (BIC), Bournemouth, Tomorrow

Nigel Kennedy

For over 25 years Nigel Kennedy has been acknowledged as one of the world's leading violin virtuosos and is, without doubt one of the most important violinists Britain has ever produced. His virtuoso technique, unique talent & mass appeal have brought fresh perspectives to both the classical & contemporary repertoire. DetailsBradford St Georges Hall, Bradford, 9 Mar 2014

Carmen

Carmen, an Opera in four acts by a French composer Georges Bizet, which has become one of the best-known plots with the most memorable music. Librettists Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halevy have fashioned a timeless story of love, jealousy, and violence in the Spanish city of Seville during the 19th century. DetailsPortsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, 9 Mar 2014

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels

The hit 2005 Broadway musical Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is set to open at the Savoy Theatre in London's West End, March 10th 2014. Composed by David Yazbek with a book by Jeffrey Lane, this musical comedy is based on the 1988 film of the same name which starred Steve Martin and Michael Cane. DetailsSavoy Theatre, London, 10 Mar 2014

The Full Monty

Six unemployed Buffalo steelworkers, low on both cash and prospects, decide to present a strip act at a local club after seeing their wives’ enthusiasm for a touring company of Chippendales. One of them, Jerry, declares that their show will be better than the Chippendales dancers because they’ll go “the full monty” — strip all the way. DetailsNoel Coward Theatre, London, Today

I Cant Sing the X Factor Musical

Irreverent, mischievous and yet strangely touching I Can't Sing! is the irrepressible new musical comedy hitting the renowned London Palladium from February 2014. Go behind the microphones and under the judges' desks at the biggest show on earth, as I Can't Sing! exposes the (allegedly) true story behind The X Factor – a gloriously twisted tale of naked ambition, heartache, hunchbacks and talking dogs. DetailsLondon Palladium, London, Today

Lion King

Walt Disney's incomparable portrayal of the growth and rise of the lion cub, Simba,in the back drop of the African Savannahs,has been adapted to create the equally awesome West End Theatre creation, "The Lion King". The show, which is an award winning creation of Julie Taymor, is being currently being staged at the West End's historical Lyceum Theatre, and is on its thirteenth successful year. DetailsLyceum, London, Today

Babyshambles

Formed in London and consisting of band members Pete Doherty, Mick Whitnall, Drew McConnell and Adam Falkner, Babyshambles' indie rock, post-punk revival music continues to draw in fans across the UK to their sell-out gigs. Fronted by troubled singer Pete Doherty, the band have released three albums, Down in Albion, Shotter's Nation and Sequel to the Prequel. DetailsThe Roundhouse, London, 10 Mar 2014

Sally Morgan

Fresh from her new TV series on Living TV, Britain's best loved celebrity psychic returns following her sell-out show here in February. Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, and is most famous for her work with the late Princess Diana. DetailsMargate Winter Gardens, Margate, Tomorrow

We Will Rock You

'We Will Rock You' is a musical extravaganza of the music of Queen and Elton John. It is currently the longest running show at the Dominion Theatre, London (9 years) with over 5 million tickets sold in London each year. DetailsDominion, London, Today

Ellie Goulding

Elena Jane Goulding has her own unique blend of informal indie-pop. On the music scene since 2008 she recently won the 'Critic's Choice' Awards at the 2010 BRITS. DetailsEcho Arena, Liverpool, Tomorrow

Barry Humphries

Barry 
Humphries, whose alter egos include inebriated cultural attaché, the Honorable Sir Les Patterson, the grandfatherly Sandy Stone, and Moonee Ponds' legendary housewife, Dame Edna Everage, comes to Manchester Opera House for the first time as part a Farewell World tour. During the all-singing, all-dancing spectacular, Dame Edna promises to 'empower' audiences as she meditates on the big issues. DetailsOpera House Manchester, Manchester, Today

Michael Buble

Michael Buble began his career at the tender age of sixteen after his granddad secured him spots at nightclubs in return for some plumbing! Since then he's become a household name, singing mainly jazz-style songs, and his tour dates are typically sold out well in advance of concert dates. Get tickets for Michael's gigs early. DetailsThe Hydro, Glasgow, Tomorrow

War Horse

War Horse was written by children's author, Michael Morpurgo and adapted to stage play by Nick Stafford. It tells the story of Joey, a horse from Devon who was sold to the cavalry at the outbreak of the First World War, and shipped off to France. DetailsNew London Theatre, London, Today

Larry Miller

After picking up his brother's guitar and writing his first song, Larry Miller knew his future lay in Rock music. After many years in the music business and touring constantly, Larry has built up a large following across the UK and Europe building an ever increasing army of fans. DetailsBorderline, London, 14 Mar 2014

Russell Howard

Award-winning comic Russell Howard and regular on BBC's Mock The Week hits the road to bring his unique comedy style to a discerning crowd of fans. Born in Somerset, England, Russell's awards include Zoo magazine's top 10 list of funniest comics back in 2005, as well as Best Theatre Show at the 2009 Chortle Comedy Awards. DetailsOdyssey Arena, Belfast, Tomorrow

David Baddiel

Fame: our society is obsessed with it – but who will talk honestly about what it's really like? David Baddiel, in his first full show for fifteen years, does. From accidentally stealing the spotlight at Russell Brand's wedding, to realising Andrew Lloyd Webber cannot tell him apart from Ben Elton, David Baddiel takes aim at himself, and examines his strange relationship with the New Lad/Token Jew/Comedy rock'n'roller/Football singer-songwriter that people see him as. DetailsWarwick Arts Centre, Coventry, Today

The Christians

The Christians were prime movers in the soul scene that emerged from England's North West at the end of the 80s. Along with other iconic bands they brought a slicker, sophisticated, soul-flecked sound to the charts at the end of that heady decade. DetailsThe Half Moon, Putney, Putney, 14 Mar 2014

Rat Pack Live

They were the definition of cool during their Fifties and Sixties Vegas heyday - Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jnr and Frank Sinatra. Join the UK's best Rat Pack concert show. DetailsCambridge Corn Exchange, Cambridge, Tomorrow

All Time Low

Taking the pop-punk music world by storm in 2006 with their first commercially available EP release, Put Up Or Shut Up, All Time Low is a self-admitted, "mediocre" high school band put together for the sheer enjoyment of playing for people and having a good time. Over the past few years, the band's popularity has grown exponentially, making them one of the most successful bands in the pop-punk genre today. DetailsO2 Academy Brixton, London, Tomorrow

Matilda the Musical

The enchanting story of 'Matilda' has been colorfully recreated into a 5 star musical by Dennis Kelly and musician/comedian Tim Minchin. The original story was written by the brunt British author, Road Dahl and now it has been reinvented into a musical that has been called 'sublime' by The Telegraph, 'marvelous' by The Sunday Express and the accolades seem never-ending. DetailsCambridge Theatre, London, Today