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Britain's best events this week

A weekly roundup of the best events taking place across the length and breadth of Britain.



London

Cirque Berserk | 23 - 24 Feb 2015 at The White Rock Theatre, Hastings - Direct from four sold-out seasons in Londons Hyde Park Winter Wonderland and its sold-out 2014 theatre tour dont miss Britains favourite circus. Combining contemporary cirque skills with thrilling stunt action Cirque Berserk is a danger-filled spectacle that will amaze audiences of all ages. Presenting the worlds most dangerous circus act, seen for the first time live on stage in the UK, the legendary Globe of Death, (3 motorcyclists speeding around inside a steel cage at over 60mph), plus a troupe of over thirty jugglers, acrobats, aerialists, dancers, musicians and death-defying stunt men are joined award-winning clown, Tweedy. The equal of anything in the history of novelty showbusiness

Artificial Things | 26 Feb 2015 at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Slowly suffocating in each others company, a group of individuals seek escape in a bash of riotous rock-n-roll. However, their wild disorder descends into playground politics and reveals some uncomfortable truths. In this cinematic and evocative production Stopgap Dance Company incorporate innovative choreography that truly integrates a cast of exceptional disabled and non-disabled performers, creating a compact world of riddles that questions our notions about unity and co-existence. The companys original productions are devised by its dancers and collaborators, working as an ensemble under the artistic direction of Lucy Bennett

Three Band Night | 26 Feb 2015 at The Farnham Maltings, Farnham - A special Three Band Night in collaboration with Dekadance Radio. Dekadance Radio have teamed up with Boogaloo to produce a podcast which will feature tracks by bands appearing at The Maltings, Southill Park, the Blues Weekends and the Jump Jive weekends in 2015. To mark the release of this podcast to the world, we present three of Dekadance Radio DJ Bob Blues favourite bands, Devil Drives, Jump 66 and The Geoff Garbow Blues Band. Three contrasting acts who will cover the electric blues spectrum from traditional Jump Jive to more contemporary Rock-Funk Blues DEVIL DRIVES (featuring Robert Hokum) forward thinking

The Cadillac Kings | 28 Feb 2015 at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Firm favourites on the blues and retro scenes, The Cadillac Kings features five of the UK's top blues and roots musicians, including pianist, accordionist and professor of all things New Orleans, Tim Penn, and the brilliant west coast stylist Mal Barclay on guitar. Since forming in London in 2001, The Cadillac Kings have shared stages with world class acts such as Lazy Lester, Sherman Robertson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Mixing the sounds and styles of the 40s & 50s with distinctly modern lyrics, these guys have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe. High energy swing! The UKs number one swing-blues outfit Blues in Britain

Celebrate Noodle Month | 1 - 31 Mar 2015 at Royal China Canary Wharf, Poplar - Throughout March 2015, diners at Royal China will be able to celebrate National Noodle Month with some of the best noodles in London. Royal China offers a large selection of noodle dishes including: Seafood Fried Noodles (£9.80), Singapore Rice Vermicelli (£9.20), and Crispy Beef Noodles in Black Bean Sauce (£9

South

Artificial Things | 26 Feb 2015 at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Slowly suffocating in each others company, a group of individuals seek escape in a bash of riotous rock-n-roll. However, their wild disorder descends into playground politics and reveals some uncomfortable truths. In this cinematic and evocative production Stopgap Dance Company incorporate innovative choreography that truly integrates a cast of exceptional disabled and non-disabled performers, creating a compact world of riddles that questions our notions about unity and co-existence. The companys original productions are devised by its dancers and collaborators, working as an ensemble under the artistic direction of Lucy Bennett

Three Band Night | 26 Feb 2015 at The Farnham Maltings, Farnham - A special Three Band Night in collaboration with Dekadance Radio. Dekadance Radio have teamed up with Boogaloo to produce a podcast which will feature tracks by bands appearing at The Maltings, Southill Park, the Blues Weekends and the Jump Jive weekends in 2015. To mark the release of this podcast to the world, we present three of Dekadance Radio DJ Bob Blues favourite bands, Devil Drives, Jump 66 and The Geoff Garbow Blues Band. Three contrasting acts who will cover the electric blues spectrum from traditional Jump Jive to more contemporary Rock-Funk Blues DEVIL DRIVES (featuring Robert Hokum) forward thinking

The Cadillac Kings | 28 Feb 2015 at Artsdepot, North Finchley - Firm favourites on the blues and retro scenes, The Cadillac Kings features five of the UK's top blues and roots musicians, including pianist, accordionist and professor of all things New Orleans, Tim Penn, and the brilliant west coast stylist Mal Barclay on guitar. Since forming in London in 2001, The Cadillac Kings have shared stages with world class acts such as Lazy Lester, Sherman Robertson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Mixing the sounds and styles of the 40s & 50s with distinctly modern lyrics, these guys have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe. High energy swing! The UKs number one swing-blues outfit Blues in Britain

Celebrate Noodle Month | 1 - 31 Mar 2015 at Royal China Canary Wharf, Poplar - Throughout March 2015, diners at Royal China will be able to celebrate National Noodle Month with some of the best noodles in London. Royal China offers a large selection of noodle dishes including: Seafood Fried Noodles (£9.80), Singapore Rice Vermicelli (£9.20), and Crispy Beef Noodles in Black Bean Sauce (£9

Lardo | 3 Mar - 28 May 2015 at Old Red Lion Theatre, King'S Cross - Obese, girlfriendless and struggling to make his way, Lardo (Daniel Buckley) is determined to join Tartan Wrestling Madness - the glamorous bad boys of the Scottish wrestling scene. When his dream finally comes true Lardo surprisingly becomes an overnight sensation, but the massive highs and crippling lows of being a professional wrestler soon threaten to overwhelm this unlikely hero. As his real life descends into something reminiscent of a wrestling storyline, Lardo has to decide what his priorities are, who he can trust, and whether he can retain his love for the sport that made him great. As always in professional wrestling, accounts must be settled in the ring

Midlands

Les Miserables | 24 - 28 Feb 2015 at Rose Theatre, Chesterfield - Boublil and Schonberg's Les Mis?rables is a legendary production which tells the story of a man's search for redemption in 19th century France. The award-winning score features the song "I Dreamed a Dream", sung as a solo by one of the characters during the first act. Numerous artists have covered this song, including Neil Diamond, Aretha Franklin and Susan Boyle. Following their successful performances in the Les Mis?rables 25th Anniversary Concert at the O2, actors Alfie Boe and Matt Lucas will be part of the cast until September 2011

Home and Leisure Fayre | 1 Mar 2015 at Chevin Golf Club, Duffield nr. Belper - Aurora Fayres invite you to the Home and Leisure Fayre at the Chevin Golf Club, Duffield, Derbyshire DE56 4EE. Open 10am - 4pm An ideal opportunity to purchase beautiful items from local quality traders/businesses and engage with the varied leisure activities available in our area. Free Admission ~ Refreshments Available ~ Car parking onsite ''The Chevin Golf Club is renowned for its friendliness, good food & hospitality, it is a light & bright venue that sits on the outskirts of Duffield with ample parking for over 150 cars. The main function area has direct access to our bar, patio & garden which is ideal for any event you wish to hold

Crufts | 5 - 8 Mar 2015 at The NEC, Birmingham - Crufts is the BIGGEST and BEST celebration of dogs. Its a show stopping, dog shopping, fantastic family day out, all under one woof!Shopping Heaven - over 400 stands with special treats and offers for you and your dog.Fun in the Arena The arena is jam packed with agility, flyball, displays and exciting competitions including the Scruffts final!Discover Dogs - come and meet, greet and discover over 200 breeds

Andrew McMahon | Today at Glee Club Birmingham, Birmingham - Andrew McMahon at Glee Club Birmingham in Birmingham on Monday, 23 February 2015. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Andrew McMahon tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

Australian Pink Floyd | Today at Royal Concert Hall Nottingham, Nottingham - 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. Lasers, lights, on-screen visuals, and huge inflatables give lucky audience members a chance to really feel like they're at an authentic Pink Floyd concert. In 2011 they became the first band to debut a new stereoscopic 3D element as part of their show and 2012 is sure to bring more jaw-dropping innovations to the delight of their large fan base

East

The Take That Experience | 28 Feb 2015 at West Cliff Theatre, Clacton on Sea - SWEENEY ENTERTAINMENTS PRESENTS THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE Relight your fire for one of the most successful boy bands of all time. The Take That Experience show Relight The Fire gives you the very latest Take That favourites as well as all the classic songs from the past including Back For Good, Relight My Fire, Could It Be Magic, Patience, Shine, Rule The World, Up All Night, Greatest Day and The Flood. Featuring five wonderfully talented guys, with a remarkable on-stage chemistry, full replica costumes, and a performance that literally gives you The Take That Experience !

Australian Pink Floyd | Tomorrow at Regent Theatre Ipswich, Ipswich - 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. Lasers, lights, on-screen visuals, and huge inflatables give lucky audience members a chance to really feel like they're at an authentic Pink Floyd concert. In 2011 they became the first band to debut a new stereoscopic 3D element as part of their show and 2012 is sure to bring more jaw-dropping innovations to the delight of their large fan base

Enter Shikari | 25 Feb 2015 at Norwich UEA, Norwich - Enter Shikari are a British band that combine post-hardcore music with various electronic elements. They formed in 2003 taking their name from a boat owned by Roughton 'Rou' Reynolds uncle and a character in a play that was written before the band was formed. 'Take to the Skies' was their debut album which was released in March 2007 reaching No.4 in the UK Album Charts

NORWICH RECORD FAIR | 28 Feb 2015 at St. Andrews Hall, Norwich - VIP Record Fairs travel to the great city of Norwich later this month with the BIGGEST RECORD FAIR IN EASTERN BRITAIN! An unrivalled selection of vinyl and CDs, traders from all over the UK, its the MUST VISIT event, for music fans in the area. Visitors will see regular traders mix with collectors selling their collections for the first time. On sale will be a major selection of vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia - from Jazz to Jay Z! Whether a serious collector or a general music buff, THIS is the place to be!

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Halestorm | 2 Mar 2015 at Norwich UEA, Norwich - Lzzy Hale is currently one of the hottest chicks in the heavy metal scene. She and her brother Arejay Hale have been writing and performing their own original music ever since they were kids. The siblings later formed American rock band Halestorm with Arejay on the drums, Josh Smith on the bass, Joe Hottinger on the guitars, and Lzzy as their front woman. The band currently has a recording contract under Atlantic Records

North West

4GW Live wrestling | 1 Mar 2015 at The octagon keighley, Keighley - Live American wrestling back by popular demand at The Octagon, Keighley. Just £5 for Adults & £3 for Children, pay on the door. Doors open 1:30pm & the show starts 2pm Amazing value for money and fun for all the family. Stars include: 4th generation wrestler Tiger Jr Fan favourite Ginger the Clown The Devil's own Lomax High flying Zak Northern Teenage sensation Gabriel Kidd The tag team of Jack Burchill & Stevie Mitchell The Octagon Bradford Road Sandbeds Keighley BD20 5LY Visit us at www

Pack of Lies | 7 - 14 Mar 2015 at Bolton Little Theatre, Bolton - The Jacksons are a nice middle aged English couple. Their best friends are their Canadian neighbours, the Krogers. All is blissful in their world until a detective from Scotland Yard asks to use their house as an observation station to try and foil a Soviet spy ring operating in the area. The Jacksons become more and more put out as Scotland Yard's demands on them increase

Marmozets | Today at Manchester Academy 3, Manchester - Marmozets at Manchester Academy 3 in Manchester on Monday, 23 February 2015. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Marmozets tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

Father John Misty | Tomorrow at Manchester Gorilla, Manchester - Father John Misty at Manchester Gorilla in Manchester on Tuesday, 24 February 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

HIDE by Deborah Light | Tomorrow at The Capstone Thetare, Liverpool - Deborah Light, one of Wales most distinctive choreographers, brings together a cast of three remarkable female performers. Blurring autobiography with fiction Jo Fong (Rosas, DV8), Eddie Ladd (Brith Gof) and Rosalind Hf Brooks (Earthfall) reveal and re-invent themselves. They form, transform and reform. We watch

North East

4GW Live wrestling | 1 Mar 2015 at The octagon keighley, Keighley - Live American wrestling back by popular demand at The Octagon, Keighley. Just £5 for Adults & £3 for Children, pay on the door. Doors open 1:30pm & the show starts 2pm Amazing value for money and fun for all the family. Stars include: 4th generation wrestler Tiger Jr Fan favourite Ginger the Clown The Devil's own Lomax High flying Zak Northern Teenage sensation Gabriel Kidd The tag team of Jack Burchill & Stevie Mitchell The Octagon Bradford Road Sandbeds Keighley BD20 5LY Visit us at www

The Script | Today at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - 'The Script' are an Irish pop/rock band from Dublin, Ireland. They released their successful debut album in 2008 from which sprang hit singles such as 'We Cry' (2008) The band's second album release was 'Science & Faith' (2010) which lead to a nomination in the 2011 Brit Awards for 'Best International Newcomer'. Their popularity continues to grow and their tracks can often be heard on TV shows such as '90210', 'Waterloo Road', 'Eastenders', 'Ghost Whisperer' and 'Vampire Diaries'.

Katherine Jenkins | 25 Feb 2015 at York Barbican Centre, York - Katherine Jenkins first rose to stardom in 1998. She is a hugely popular Welsh Mezzo soprano and classical musician. Jenkins graduated with honours from the Royal Academy of Music then worked as a freelance singing teacher. Whilst waiting for her 'big break' she worked, for a time, as a tour guide o the London Eye before securing her amazing 6 album deal with Universal Records

Weekend Breaks | 25 Feb 2015 at The Phoenix Theatre, Blyth - John Godber, named by The Guardian as the unsung hero of British Theatre, is one of the most performed writers in the English Language, but Weekend Breaks is a work rarely seen on stage. This comedy of culture clashes sees aspiring film writer Martin Dawson trying to patch things up with his wife and his disapproving working class parents after an extra marital fling. On a weekend break to Whitby, Martin rediscovers his roots and what it really means to love your parents; even when you want to kill them. John wrote the play shortly after completing his feature film version of Up n Under, in 1997

X Factor Live | 26 Feb 2015 at Metro Radio Arena, Newcastle Upon Tyne - 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. From Aberdeen to Brighton, from Belfast to London " this is your chance to catch Abi Alton, Hannah Barrett, Luke Friend, Nicholas McDonald, Rough Copy, Sam Callahan, Tamera Foster and your AMAZING X Factor 2013 winner, Sam Bailey singing live " and believe us, it's going to be HUGE!

Scotland

Counterfeit Sixties Show | 28 Feb 2015 at Brunton Theatre, Musselburgh - Re-live the sounds of the swinging sixties, as Britain's No. 1 tribute show brings alive the magic of the sixties, with their tribute to over twenty five bands of that era. The show encompasses everything from that period, from the clothes that were worn, to flashbacks from television history, including: TV programmes, adverts and even clips from the original bands. The Counterfeit Sixties presents a showcase of the great bands of this unforgettable time

Father John Misty | Today at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut, Glasgow - Father John Misty at King Tuts Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow on Monday, 23 February 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch Father John Misty live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service

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Pond | Today at Oran Mor, Glasgow - Pond at Oran Mor in Glasgow on Monday, 23 February 2015. You've all heard of horror stories of getting scammed by ticket touts, haven't you? Well, BritEvents have come up with the perfect solution - a ticket price comparison service. Just browse for the Pond tickets you want to purchase, and see who's offering the best price. We compare Seatwave, Ticketmaster, Stubhub, Viagogo and GetMeIn - all very reputable ticket companies who offer top-class guarantees, and chill, knowing that you're covered

Ryan Adams | Tomorrow at Usher Hall, Edinburgh - Ryan Adams at Usher Hall in Edinburgh on Tuesday, 24 February 2015. Compare ticket prices from the UK's most respected and trusted ticket providers, including Viagogo, Seatwave, GetMeIn, Ticketmaster and Stubhub in order to get the best seats at the best prices, all covered by a ticket guarantee.

Josef Salvat | 25 Feb 2015 at Broadcast, Glasgow - Josef Salvat at Broadcast in Glasgow on Wednesday, 25 February 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch Josef Salvat live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service

Wales

Popa Chubby | Today at The Globe, Cardiff - Popa Chubby at The Globe in Cardiff on Monday, 23 February 2015. We love live events, and we know you love them too. That's why we've created a ticket price comparison service that compares tickets from reputable companies including Ticketmaster, GetMeIn, Viagogo, Seatwave and Stubhub, that does some magic in the database and pulls it all out nicely so you can see who's offering the cheapest ticket prices. So, now there's no more scouring the web for the best deal - the hard work is done for you

Gary Delaney: Purist | 26 Feb 2015 at Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot - Back by popular demand, double Sony Award winner & Chortle award nominee Gary Delaney has announced the final leg of his Purist tour that takes in a further 26 dates across the UK. The tour starts on 15th February at Chorleys Little Theatre and culminates on 28th May at Blackburns Thwaites Theatre. Gary Delaney has more quality jokes in this show than many comics have in their entire careersQuite BrilliantSCOTSMAN Gary is a razor sharp one-liner comedian, a member of the tweet elite and widely regarded as being the most quotable comic around, he is a hugely in demand writer lending his pen to pretty much every credible comedy show in existence. Expect a cavalcade of brilliantly inventive puns- THE GUARDIAN **Fact - Gary used to organise events at the LSE where he met such political heavyweights as Bill Clinton, Nelson Mandela, Gordon Brown and Neil and Christine Hamilton

Jack Dee's Help Desk | 26 Feb 2015 at Cardiff Glee Club, Cardiff - The comedy legend returns to the Glee with his new tour...

The Unthanks | 26 Feb 2015 at St David's Hall, Cardiff - The Unthanks at St David''s Hall in Cardiff on Thursday, 26 February 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch The Unthanks live? It's knowing that you've got the best seats at the cheapest online prices with our ticket comparison service. See the list of ticket providers so that you can get the best deal. It's simple, and we don't charge any commission on any tickets you buy through our service

Lloyd Langford | 1 Mar 2015 at Cardiff Glee Club, Cardiff - A brand new show about feeling bamboozled by the modern world by one of our favourite Welsh comedians. Join Lloyd Langford for a show jam packed with gags, anecdotes, riffs and occasional exasperated pleas to the sky.



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