What's on, when it's on

The 39 Steps

Based on a comic adaptation for the classic whodunnit, The 39 Steps at The Criterion Theatre in London has been keeping audiences in stitches since 2006. Based on the book of the same name, The 39 Steps follows Richard Hannay, a successful London gent with a boring life who suddenly finds a woman murdered in his apartment. DetailsCriterion Theatre, London, Today

Dinosaur Zoo

Direct from Australia, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo brings these awesome prehistoric creatures to the stage as you've never seen them before, up close and personal! From cute baby dinos to teeth-gnashing giants, meet the most recent addition to the Dinosaur Zoo, a carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator, the most complete meat-eating dinosaur skeleton yet found in Australia. Observe and interact with these extraordinary life-like dinosaurs in this entertaining and highly imaginative live show. DetailsThe Baths Hall, Scunthorpe, 12 - 13 Mar 2014

X Factor Live

You've watched them perform on your telly and now you can see them LIVE on tour. That's right X Factor fans, our final eight are coming to a stage near you in February 2014 - and you can buy tickets to see them TODAY. DetailsFirst Direct Arena, Leeds, Today

Russell Howard Wonderbox

One of Britain's funniest and most successful comedians, Russell Howard returns to delight his UK audiences with his first live stand-up tour in three years. Russell promises more of his trademark upbeat and razor-sharp wit, so make sure you don't miss the chance to see this comedian on his UK tour to see him doing what he does best - top notch stand-up comedy. DetailsAberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre, Aberdeen, Tomorrow

Martina McBride

Martina McBride has said she is starting over. She signed with a new record label and is now not only performing, but writing many of her own songs. DetailsIndigo2, London, 14 Mar 2014

Lee Scratch Perry

If this was a specially exhausting night for you, you are in for a treat. Everyone, get ready to get real steady, for in a moment, we will be welcoming a living legend, Lee Scratch Perry. DetailsKazimier, Liverpool, Today

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. DetailsNottingham Playhouse, Nottingham, 15 Mar 2014

Heaven 17

Heaven 17 has been one of the most influential English Synthpop icons of the 80's. They burst onto the music in 1981 after founding members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig March left their original band, the Human League. DetailsManchester Academy 2, Manchester, 15 Mar 2014

Russell Brand

Messiah Complex is a mental disorder where the sufferer thinks they might be the messiah. Did Jesus have it? What about Che Guevara, Gandhi, Malcolm X and Hitler? All these men have shaped our lives and influenced the way we think. DetailsYork Barbican Centre, York, 14 Mar 2014

Haim

After the release of their critically-acclaimed debut album Days Are Gone, the LA band will head out in March for a series of shows that includes O2 Academy Brixton, their biggest headline show to date.. DetailsBarrowlands, Glasgow, Today

Maximo Park

Maximo Park is an alternative rock band signed under Warp Records. They named their band after the Maximo Gomez Park, located in Miami, Florida. DetailsO2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, Tomorrow

Fall Out Boy

US rock band Fall Out Boy were formed in Illinois in 2001, and originated from Chicago's hardcore punk scene. After their 2005 major label breakthrough, the band produced two hit singles, Sugar We're Goin Down, and Dance, Dance, launching them into worldwide stardom. DetailsMotorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, 15 Mar 2014

The Overtones

The Overtones have stormed onto the scene of popular music in both the United States and the UK, and they have done so with relatively simple and incredibly catchy music. The mood of their material is incredibly light, but it is well composed and it would doing them a disservice to say that they are not talented musicians. DetailsPortsmouth Guildhall, Portsmouth, Today

The Wanted

Don't miss The Wanted as they embark on their first UK tour. Hear all the hits from their self titled debut album including the Number 1 charting, All Time Low. DetailsLiverpool Echo Arena, Liverpool, 14 Mar 2014

Jersey Boys

Internationally acclaimed hit musical, Jersey Boys, tells the remarkable story of the Four Seasons' rise to fame. The Four Seasons are one of the most successful rock 'n roll groups of all time and Jersey Boys demonstrates in a documentary-style musical how four New Jersey guys invented their unique sound, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and sold over 175 million records. DetailsPiccadilly Theatre, London, Today

Australian Pink Floyd

Australian Pink Floyd is the band to see when it comes to Pink Floyd tributes. More than just an average cover band, Aussie Pink Floyd meticulously strives to recreate the ground-breaking work of the iconic band and put on mind-blowing live stage shows. DetailsColston Hall Bristol, Bristol, Tomorrow

Jack Whitehall

Big Brother and Mock The Week star Jack Whitehall continues to impress his fans across the UK on his continuing tour. Just 21 years of age, Jack has often been compared to Russell Brand, and has appeared on various TV shows, including 8 Out Of 10 Cats, The Sunday Night Project, Would I Lie To You, Mock The Week, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. DetailsMotorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff, Today

Toploader

British band Toploader formed in 1997 and was based in Eastbourne. They are perhaps best known for their cover of 'Dancing in the Moonlight' which saw them gain global recognition. DetailsWestland Leisure Complex, Yeovil, 15 Mar 2014

Premier League Darts

Darts' biggest roadshow event will celebrate its tenth staging in 2014, with reigning champion Michael van Gerwen set to defend his title against the likes of six-time winner Phil Taylor across 16 weeks of action around the UK and Ireland. The top four players following the completion of the 15-night league season will then progress to compete in the Play-Offs at The O2 on Thursday May 22 2014. DetailsNottingham Arena, Nottingham, Tomorrow

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

Spiers and Boden

In Spring 2011 Spiers & Boden will head out on the road on a 10th anniversary tour which includes a birthday party show at Shepherd's Bush Empire with special guests including Eliza Carthy. This will mark a decade of touring a recording for one of the most popular duos on the vibrant English folk scene. DetailsWulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, 18 Mar 2014

Urinetown

A hysterical new comedy musical written by Mark Hollman, which satirises the legal system and politics, as well as other musicals including The Cradle Will Rock and Les Mis. The musical follows a rather unconventional plotline, which will shock you with its rather pleasant ending!. DetailsSt. James Theatre, London, Tomorrow

The Selecter

The Selecter got their start in the first Ska revival way back in 1978. Embracing a two tone Rude boy imagery, and utilizing a smooth rock steady ska sound (as opposed to their label mates the Specials kinetic punk take on Ska) The Selecter quickly became legends and one of the most beloved Ska bands of the two tone era. DetailsO2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham, Tomorrow

Mamma Mia

Inspired by the iconic music of ABBA, Mamma Mia! is a musical written by Catherine Johnson and tells the fictional story of Donna, who owns a small hotel on a Greek Island, and her daughter's search for her biological father. Fans of ABBA will be astounded by this nostalgic trip down memory lane. DetailsNovello Theatre, London, Today

Six Nations

 DetailsMillennium Stadium, Cardiff, 15 Mar 2014

Rich Hall

Regular comedian on the BBC2 panel show QI and many others, Rich Hall is a master of observational comedy, who likes to turn his attention to the irony of American life. This deadpan comic genius is back on the road, and funnier than ever. DetailsGlee Club Birmingham, Birmingham, Today

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. DetailsSouthend Cliffs Pavilion, Southend-on-Sea, Tomorrow