What's on, when it's on

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

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 Are Scientists

'We are Scientists' are a New York-based indie rock band. Their debut album, released in 2002 was called 'Safety, Fun and Learning (in the order)' with their fifth and latest release being 'Barbara' in 2010. DetailsUniversity Union - Stylus, Leeds, Today

Mountbatten Festival of Music

The Mountbatten Festival of Music returns, featuring the Massed Bands of Her Majesty's Royal Marines performing over three nights at the Royal Albert Hall. These concerts display the outstanding versatility of some of the world's finest military musicians and are given the “West End” treatment with spectacular lighting effects. DetailsRoyal Albert Hall, London, 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. DetailsWembley Arena, London, 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

Andy McKee

Andy McKee's acoustic guitar can approximate the polyrhythmic interplay of a percussion ensemble, the harmonic sweep of a string section, the dazzling runs of a bluegrass doghouse bass-and-banjo duo, and virtually anything else his pastoral compositions and tasteful covers require. In 9 years and 5 records he's written an oeuvre that globally inspires and intrigues music fans. DetailsThe Tabernacle (Notting Hill), London, 11 Mar 2014

Mitch Benn

From BBC Radio 4's Sony nominated 'Now Show', BBC1's 'One Show' and 'Watchdog' multi-award winner Mitch Benn and his band take to the road in a two-hour show packed with new songs and old favourites. Described by The Times as 'the country's leading musical satirist', for music and comedy fans of all ages this is an evening not to be missed. DetailsThe Plowright Theatre, Scunthorpe, Tomorrow

Happy Days

Happy Days are here again with the premiere of a brand new UK tour based on the hit TV series, featuring the unforgettable ‘King of Cool' Arthur ‘The Fonz' Fonzarelli. Join your favourite ‘50's family, the Cunninghams and the rest of the gang – Potsie, Ralph Malph, Joanie and Chachi as they battle to save their beloved diner Arnold's from demolition. DetailsThe Young Vic, London, Today

Stiff Little Fingers

Belfast-based punk-rock band 'Stiff Little Fingers' first hit the music scene in 1977. They split after 6 years and 4 albums then later reformed in the late 1980s and continue to record and tour today. DetailsO2 Academy Leeds, Leeds, 12 Mar 2014

Six Nations

 DetailsMurrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh, Today

Berkshire Maestros

A celebration of music in Berkshire, featuring young people from Berkshire Primary, Junior and Secondary Schools performing alongside leading music professionals: The BBC Singers Ben Parry, Musical Director of the National Youth Choirs of Great Britain. Supported by: Berkshire County Choirs Berkshire Youth Percussion & Marimba Ensemble Berkshire Youth Symphony Orchestra. DetailsRoyal Albert Hall, London, 11 Mar 2014

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

Drake

Aubrey "Drake" Graham, had always an idea of what fame is and what its like to be in the public eye at a very young age. As a Canadian television actor from Canada’s high-school drama Degrassi , Drake has over the last few years turned into a high-profile rising hip-hop superstar. DetailsManchester Arena, Manchester, 11 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. DetailsThe Sage, Gateshead, Today

Let It Be

Let it Be is atheatre show that celebrates 50 years of the Beatles ever popular style of rock and roll. This show is filled with a whole host of the Beatles best known tracks allowing audiences to re-live the talents of those incredible musicians and travel back to a time of love, the 60's. DetailsPalace Theatre Manchester, Manchester, Today

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

Rigoletto

 DetailsColiseum, London, 10 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. DetailsEventim Apollo, London, Today

The Lion King

The musical The Lion King brings to life the story of young Simba's challenge to fulfil his destiny as king of the lions and defeat his tyrannical uncle in the process. The show features the enchanting musical score from the Disney film The Lion King with new songs that have also been written into the musical adaptation. DetailsTheatre Royal Plymouth, Plymouth, Today

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 Oxford, Oxford, 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. DetailsManchester Arena, Manchester, Today

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

Miles Kane

Miles Kane, Indie superstar and one half of the brilliant "Last Shadow Puppets", will be embarking on an 8 stop tour of the UK this spring. Miles is currently on the road supporting indie hard rockers "Kasabian", but will be taking a time-out from his supporting role, by headlining a bunch of shows on his own. DetailsWulfrun Hall, Wolverhampton, 14 Mar 2014

Tim Key

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

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