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Theatre Perhaps it is because we expect a comedy with ‘farce’ in the title to be hysterically funny at all times that Stephan Escreet’s production of Alan Ayckbourn’s 1975 comedy plodded rather than sparkled.

Chariots of Fire Hampstead, London

Theatre The Olympic flame is already on its way to London and the cultural countdown has also begun with the London 2012 Festival underway at venues across the capital and the rest of the country.

The Mystery of Edwin Drood Arts, London

Theatre When Charles Dickens died in 1870 he was in the middle of writing his 15th novel, The Mystery of Edwin Drood.

Far From the Madding Crowd New Vic, Newcastle-under-Lyme

Theatre The New Vic’s artistic director, Theresa Heskins, always relishes a challenge.

Lady Windermere’s Fan Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

Theatre It was Oscar Wilde’s first major theatrical hit, but Lady Windermere’s Fan is rather better known these days for its famous one-liners than its content.

Cantina London Wonderground, London

Theatre In recent years Australian circus has dusted itself off and boasts such wonders as Circa and Acrobat.

Ballo Della Regina, La Sylphide Royal Opera House

Dance The Royal Ballet’s latest double bill pairs George Balanchine’s Ballo Della Regina from the 1970s with the early 19th century La Sylphide by August Bournonville.

The Pirate Project Oval House Theatre, London

Theatre Like an assertiveness training session for women, the first show of Oval House’s OUTLAWS season suggests getting in touch with your inner pirate in order to find out who you really are, (sisters).

Jekyll and Hyde - The Musical Union, London

Theatre The original Broadway production of Jekyll and Hyde ran for a respectable four years, despite lukewarm reviews, and, while there has never been a major production in the West End, the show had toured the UK with a modicum of success.

Aesop’s Fables Hackney Empire, London

Theatre South Africa’s Isango Ensemble, based in Cape Town, previously won an Olivier Award for its Young Vic and West End run of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, and is now back in London with a three-show repertory that displays, tests and expands the ensemble’s skills in different directions.

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