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Moscow State Circus

Promising their 'greatest ever production to date', the ever-popular Moscow State Circus are a world-renowned circus troupe where 'magnificent feats of human achievement' are the norm. Expect rogue clowns mucking around, performers in high-wires, trapeze artists, rollerskaters and many more extraordinary acts as this amazing show once again tours the country. DetailsOrchard Theatre, Dartford, Tomorrow

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

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

Barry Humphries

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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

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

Thriller Live

Thriller Live is a concert-style show commemorating the work of the indisputable King of Pop, Michael Jackson, paying homage to a phenomenal career spanning 40 years. All the very best songs are sung by six singers that provide Jackson's diverse vocal range as well as adding their own marvellous twists to well-known hits such as ABC, The Way You Make Me Feel, Smooth Criminal, Beat It, Thriller and many more. DetailsLyric Theatre West End, London, Today

Fiddler On the Roof

From the award-winning producers of The King and I and High Society comes a new production of one of the world's favourite musicals, directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, the nation's favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge and master of the musical stage. Filled to the brim with classic songs like If I Were a Rich Man, Matchmaker Matchmaker, Sunrise Sunset and To Life, Fiddler On The Roof was the longest running production on Broadway for over 13 years and when you join Tevye, his family and friends, you will understand why. DetailsBirmingham Hippodrome Theatre, Birmingham, 11 Mar 2014

51 Shades of Maggie

Written by Leesa Harker, 51 Shades of Maggie is the one woman smash hit comedy send-up of 50 Shades of Grey. Lovable Maggie is a working class girl who knows what she wants in a man, however, like most women, has been let down by the men in her life. DetailsPyramid and Parr Hall, Warrington, Tomorrow

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

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 Glasgow, Glasgow, Today

Mad Dog Mcrea

Mad Dog Mcrea blend a unique mixture of folk rock, pop, gypsy jazz, bluegrass and 'shake your ass' music. From self-penned songs of adventure, drinking, love and life to traditional songs of gypsies, fairies, legless pirates and black flies, Mad Dog never fail to capture their audience with their infectious songs. DetailsThe Half Moon, Putney, Putney, 12 Mar 2014

Example

Boundless energy, an onslaught of monster rave anthems and backed by an full on band the Example live experience is a force to be reckoned with ? energy levels are cranked up to the max and feet aren't touching the ground. The tour follows a relentless summer of festival dates including Glastonbury, Wireless, Lovebox, Big Chill, V2011, Creamfields and a return to the Balearics to headline Ibiza and Majorca Rocks. DetailsKOKO Camden, London, 13 Mar 2014

Chris Ramsey

Fresh from a complete sell-out, twice extended 2012 tour, multiple appearances on Celebrity Juice and 8 Out of 10 Cats, and a starring role in BBC Two's Hebburn, Chris embarks on a brand new tour for 2013/2014. Taking his brush with on air censorship as a jumping off point to muse on life, mistakes, expectation and offence, he examines what happens when you say the wrong thing in the wrong place at the wrong time. DetailsLemon Tree, Aberdeen, Today

We Were Evergreen

We Were Evergreen are an alternative indie-electro-pop band from France. The Parisian trio were born in 2008, after a new year's resolution that, for once, actually stuck. DetailsBarfly Camden, London, 11 Mar 2014

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

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, 12 Mar 2014

Rebecca Ferguson

Rebecca Ferguson, a singer songwriter from Liverpool first caught public's eye in 2010 when she was fighting her way to the stars in the popular star search show The X Factor, where she finished as a runner-up. Her astonishing vocal abilities and unique character quickly gained the sympathy of the public. DetailsMargate Winter Gardens, Margate, 14 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, Today

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, 13 Mar 2014

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

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. DetailsThe Sage, Gateshead, Today

The Feeling

The Feeling are a critically acclaimed English band that have been playing heart warming pop since 2005. Life long friends who attended Catholic High School together in West Sussex they've developed a chemistry that carries through their music that's simply nothing but contagious. DetailsLiquid Room, Edinburgh, 11 Mar 2014

King Lear

An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. DetailsOliver Theatre (National Theatre), London, 10 Mar 2014

Sarah Millican

Sarah Millican is a successful English stand-up comedienne from South Shields. Her profile on the comedy scene first increased after winning the 'if. DetailsWarwick Arts Centre, Coventry, Today

Derren Brown

Derren Brown is a British illusionist and magician born in London, England. While at university, a show performed by hypnotist Martin Taylor inspired him to learn the art of illusion, hypnosis and sleight of hand. DetailsNew Victoria Theatre, Woking, Today

Roy Chubby Brown

Roy Chubby Brown is back in town?. Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain's most outrageous comedian, bar none! Laugh till it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed! Get the hottest ticket in town but be warned ? If easily offended please stay away! Suitable for Adults only!. DetailsAthena, Leicester, 14 Mar 2014

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