Britain's best events this week

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

London

Normans and Crusaders | 4 - 6 Apr 2015 at Arundel Castle, Arundel - Set in 1215, King John has fallen out with the Barons of England and has arrived at Arundel seeking support from William de Albini, Earl of Arundel. The historical backdrop is the prelude to the signing of the Magna Carta, and the turbulent power struggle between the King and nobility. Set within a historical tented encampment, Raven Tor Living History Group will recreate the crafts, weapons training, and battle tactics of the period. With the Yarnsmith of Norwich Story Teller, falconry, archery and combat demonstrations, the weekend will be filled with the sights, sounds and smells of the late Norman Period

Race | 7 - 18 Apr 2015 at Reading Studio, Reading - Race by David Mamet By David Mamet Directed by Stephen Macauley A co-production with 2Heavy Productions Easter 2015 The Play Were going to give them a surprise. Sufficient to get whosoevers on the jury, to put aside all the nonsense they think theyre supposed to think about race. And rule on the facts. A hotel room in disarray lamps broken, cigarette butts, liquor bottles a dress, and a man accused of rape The accused white, the accuser black

Bettye Lavette | Today at Jazz Cafe, Camden - Bettye Lavette at Jazz Cafe in London on Monday, 30 March 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch Bettye Lavette 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

Buddy Whittington | Today at The Farnham Maltings, Farnham - From The USA, Buddy Whittington is in John Mayalls words Probably the greatest Bluesbreaker of them all. Buddy is a brilliant guitarist and superb vocalist with a strong stage presence, playing a mix of original and classic blues. In the UK he tours with phenomenal drummer Darby Todd and top bass player Pete Stroud. Put this date in your diary now! Doors: 8:30pm

Dinosaur Zoo | 30 Mar - 1 Apr 2015 at Cliffs Pavilion, Southend on Sea - 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. But watch out - not all of these ravenous reptiles are as tame as they seem! Children can watch wide-eyed from a safe distance or dare to get right up close to the creatures.

South

Bars and Melody | Today at O2 Academy 2 Oxford, Oxford - Bars and Melody at O2 Academy 2 Oxford in Oxford on Monday, 30 March 2015. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Bars and Melody - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Midlands

Courtney Barnett | Today at Leadmill, Sheffield - Courtney Barnett at Leadmill in Sheffield on Monday, 30 March 2015. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Courtney Barnett - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Oh What A Lovely War | 30 Mar - 4 Apr 2015 at Belgrade Theatre, Coventry - Joan Littlewoods legendary musical has been revived to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One. This highly acclaimed revival is a riot of music and colour, deeply moving and features some of the greatest songs from the First World War. Matinees: 2.30pm Evenings: 7

Simple Minds | Today at Victoria Hall, Stoke on Trent - Scottish rock band 'Simple Minds' were at the peak of their popularity in the early 1990s. The band are thought to have sold more than 40 million albums world wide and are famed for 80s hits like 'Don't You (Forget about Me)'. Their material has been critically acclaimed and hugely popular. Band members are Jim Kerr (composer/vocals), Charlie Burchill (composer, guitar, violin and sax) Mel Gaynor (drums), Andy Gillespie (keyboard) and Ged Grimes (Bass)

Community Open Day | Tomorrow at Explore Learning, Harborne - Explore Learning will be running a range of special workshops for children in the local community who are not members of the centre. These workshops are a great opportunity to visit the Explore Learning centre, enjoy some interactive workshops and meet new friends! Workshops are free but spaces are limited. Please book your space by calling your local centre on: 0121 647 4394. Explore Learning offer maths and English tuition tailored at your individual child's needs

Extreme Stunt Show | Tomorrow at Racecourse, Stratford Upon Avon - Awesome Monster Trucks, High Flying Motorbikes & BMX teams battle it out as BIG AIR is the name of the game this summer as our boys hit the air flying! Youll be keeping your feet firmly on level ground as the Extreme Team take to the air to battle it out! Join us on the runway as our monster beasts compete once again in the Extreme Arena. Still pulling 1500 horsepower and car-crushing to the max, Lil Devil and Extreme are getting ready to demonstrate just what BIG AIR is all about. Check out the Extreme BMX team as pedal power takes to the horizon. As long as its got two wheels and plenty of stamina its game on, as these talented young riders showcase their tricks mid-air

East

The Subways | 1 Apr 2015 at Waterfront, Norwich - The Subways at Waterfront in Norwich on Wednesday, 01 April 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.

DUMPLIN COUNTRY | 6 Apr 2015 at Wreningham Village Hall, Wreningham - On Monday 6 April 2015 Dumplin Country presents JEFF GALLANT. Doors 1pm. Music 1.30pm until 4

The Vaccines | 7 Apr 2015 at Norwich UEA, Norwich - Following the recent announcement of their Brixton Academy headline show and their support slots on the Arctic Monkeys arena tour, The Vaccines have announced a run of U.K. headline shows. The band's debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, which was released in March of this year, was recently certified gold in the U

Blue | 8 Apr 2015 at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Blue at Ipswich Regent Theatre in Ipswich on Wednesday, 08 April 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Blue live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.

Michael Ball | 9 Apr 2015 at Ipswich Regent Theatre, Ipswich - Michael Ball, Britain's leading musical theatre star, multi-platinum recording artist, TV and radio presenter and Olivier Award winner, has announced that he will be hitting the road once more across the length and breadth of the UK to perform a brand new show; 'Heroes'. Aptly named, Michael will be performing some of his own hits plus many of his own 'Heroes' of the music world will be immortalised on the tour with Michaels own tributes to stars of past and present. Michael Ball has wowed West End audiences, to stunning critical acclaim as the fabulous, lovable, supersized 'Edna Turnblad' in the hit production of 'Hairspray'. Such was the response to this production of 'Hairspray' at the Shaftesbury Theatre that the production hit the road throughout the UK and Ireland this year, with Michael, again taking his role as 'Edna'

North West

Charli XCX | Tomorrow at Manchester Academy 2, Manchester - Charli XCX at Manchester Academy 2 in Manchester on Tuesday, 31 March 2015. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Charli XCX - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Devin Townsend Project | Tomorrow at Manchester Academy 1, Manchester - Devin Townsend Project at Manchester Academy 1 in Manchester on Tuesday, 31 March 2015. We don't want you to have to trawl the web searching for the cheapest Devin Townsend Project tickets, so we've done the legwork for you. Compare Ticketmaster, Viagogo, GetMeIn, Seatwave and Stubhub ticket prices and relax, knowing that you won't be ripped off or scammed by unscrupulous ticket touts.

Red Riding Hood | 1 Apr 2015 at Marine Hall, Fleetwood - Brought to you by Magic Light Productions, this hilarious adaptation of the traditional story tells of how Granny Hood who lives in a cottage in the woods visits Red Riding Hood and unbeknowingly delivers her a Magic Red Cloak created by the Good Fairy of the forest. Meanwhile in another part of the wood a suave and sophisticated wolf is looking for something appetising to eat! There is only one person who can save the day - Little Red Riding Hood! However she is not alone, she is accompanied on her adventure by her best friends Muddles and Russell Sprout. Will they save the day and make it to a happily ever after? This new dazzling pantomime style show of this classic story is magically brought to life with amazing sets, stunning costumes, magic, illusion, special effects, song, dance, puppets and an abundance of laughter with a fabulous cast of characters. Directed by Magic Light Productions and starring Libby Edwards as Red Riding Hood, Steve Bloor as Muddles, Stuart and Jayne Loughland as Granny Hood and the Good Fairy

The Vaccines | 1 Apr 2015 at Albert Hall, Manchester - Following the recent announcement of their Brixton Academy headline show and their support slots on the Arctic Monkeys arena tour, The Vaccines have announced a run of U.K. headline shows. The band's debut album, What Did You Expect From The Vaccines?, which was released in March of this year, was recently certified gold in the U

North East

Wicked | Sunderland Empire

Wicked | Tomorrow at Sunderland Empire, Sunderland - 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. Based on the 1995 novel Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West, Wicked shows a different side of the land of Oz. This enchanting musical with music and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz and book by Winnie Holzman is sure to leave you spellbound

Dub Rising Tour 2015 | 2 Apr 2015 at The Grand Venue, Clitheroe - Dub Rising UK Tour 2015 presents a compelling mix of live roots rock reggae music and roots and culture sound systems

Chocolate Party | 3 Apr 2015 at Kirkley Hall, Ponteland - Come along to Kirkley Hall this Easter and enjoy lots of delicious sweet treats at our chocolate party. With a special appearance from the Easter Bunny, join us for party games, an Easter Egg Hunt and face painting (at an additional cost). A light chocolate afternoon tea will be served at 3.30pm

Robin Trower | 3 Apr 2015 at The Sage Gateshead, Gateshead - Robin Trower at The Sage Gateshead in Gateshead on Friday, 03 April 2015. It's bloomin' hard work tracking down the best seats at the best prices, so why don't you let us do it. Our clever system imports all the tickets for Robin Trower, matches them together using a complicated system that hardly anyone knows how to understand, then lists them so you can compare all the ticket prices together. You'd be daft to look elsewhere because we've done all the work for you! Now go and enjoy the performance

Morpeth Amphibian Day | 5 Apr 2015 at Kirkley Hall, Ponteland - Morpeth Amphibian Day is a celebration of frogs and other amphibians you can find in Northumberland and around the world. Come and see rare frogs, Poison Dart frogs including Terribilis! Learn how to keep these jewels of the rainforest and to protect their environment. This is a family event with games and activities for children, linking in with school topics regarding the rainforest. Adults £3, Children £2 and Family ticket £5

Scotland

Devin Townsend Project | Today at O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow - Devin Townsend Project at O2 ABC Glasgow in Glasgow on Monday, 30 March 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.

Of Mice Men | Today at Barrowlands, Glasgow - Of Mice Men at Barrowlands in Glasgow on Monday, 30 March 2015. We search the UK's top ticket companies for the best seats at the best prices so you don't have to, so you can watch Of Mice Men live in the knowledge that you've got them at the best available price.

Boogie Nights | 31 Mar - 3 Apr 2015 at The Town House, Hamilton - New College Lanarkshire present BOOGIE NIGHTS The 70s Musical Written by Jon Conway Script associates Shane Richie and Terry Morrison Based around British culture in the 1970s, the decade that taste forgot, Boogie Nights - The 70s Musical tells the heart-warming story of Roddy ONeil, his friends, their lives, loves and experience of growing up in the DISCO decade. Over thirty classic 70s hits are the backdrop to their story, including: WE ARE FAMILY, CELEBRATION, YMCA, DISCO INFERNO, I WILL SURVIVE, PLAY THAT FUNKY MUSIC, BOOGIE WONDERLAND, ENOUGH IS ENOUGH and many, many more! Performed by an energetic and talented cast of Musical Theatre students from New College Lanarkshire. Time: 7.30pm Tickets: £10

Above Beyond | 2 Apr 2015 at O2 ABC Glasgow, Glasgow - Above Beyond at O2 ABC Glasgow in Glasgow on Thursday, 02 April 2015. There's no better feeling that watching your favourite band, team or show live, so BritEvents has come up with the perfect solution for event fans. Let us do the legwork of finding the cheapest ticket prices to see Above Beyond - we compare prices and seats for all Britain's very best events from the UK's most trusted ticketing providers. What are you waiting for? If you don't, someone else will grab those hot tickets before you do!

Butterfly Kiss | 2 Apr 2015 at Lanark Memorial Hall, Lanark - A Punch and Judy stall on a Scottish seaside front. An older guy, who might be a Punch and Judy exponent, or just somebody reminiscing about a time in his life when you could see such things on a Scottish seafront? We don't know. What we do know is that this Punch and Judy stall is a magic box, full of characters from the old guy's childhood, and perhaps from his story between then and now. He's remembering a particular summer, 1960, when he was 15 years old

Wales

Ruby Country Market | 4 Apr 2015 at Ruby Country Market, Hatherleigh - Easter Saturday, April 4th is Ruby Country Market day The next Ruby Country Market is on Easter Saturday April 4th from 9am-2pm, in the Market town of Hatherleigh, Devon. The 60 stall Food Hall & Shippen boasts some of the best award winning local Food & Drink available and a choice of cuisine will be available Outside from fast food vendors. Throughout the whole market site you can buy quality all kinds of everything for the home & garden,the majority of which is locally produced & sourced, it is a market that is is proud to support local enterprise and is well worth a visit. Local talented musicians entertain you and create a lovely atmosphere for browsing, shopping and generally whiling away your morning and a bouncy castle will be in attendance to entertain all ages!

Justin Friends | 1 Apr 2015 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - Justin Friends at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff in Cardiff on Wednesday, 01 April 2015. What's the best thing about going to watch Justin Friends 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

Wolf Alice | 1 Apr 2015 at The Globe, Cardiff - Ellie Rowsell, Joel Amey, Theo Ellis and Joff Oddie make up the alt-rock band Wolf Alice, who are again playing UK dates and appearing live at music festivals across the country. The four-piece rock band started out playing acoustic, and evolved their music into more of a rock sound, sometimes being compared to the band Hole. They released their first ever single Fluffy at the beginning of 2013, and haven't looked back since.

Olly Murs | 3 Apr 2015 at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, Cardiff - Achieving second place on ITV's The X Factor in 2009, Olly Murs debut single named Please Don't Let Me Go' hit the top spot on the UK's Singles Chart, and his second single Thinking of Me reached number four. Of Latvian descent, Olly signed a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in 2010, and will shortly be co-presenting the eighth series of The Xtra Factor, the companion show to the X Factor.

Easter Weekend | 4 - 5 Apr 2015 at The Walled Gardens Of Cannington, Bridgwater - Fun for all the family, this weekend will see the Gardens full of the colours of spring, with activities for the children, and maybe a chocolate egg or two! Normal entry fees apply, adult £3.95 and children (under 16) free!