The Guardian 25-31 August 2018 15The Guide Listings 15The Guide Listings

BamburghRomeo & JulietCycling theatre company the HandleBards presents an all-female production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.Bamburgh Castle (01668 214515) Sat 6.30pm, £15, adv £12, under 16s free.BirminghamBoogie Nights Musical comedy telling the story of a young man growing up in the disco decade.New Alexandra Theatre (0844-871 3011) Sat 2.30pm, 7.30pm, captioned perf, £15.50-£24.50. [DA]The Burning TowerSPID Theatre presents an interactive response to the Grenfell fire, exploring the history of social housing.Manningford Hall (artsforumsellyoak.wordpress.com) From 31 Aug, Fri 7.30pm, to 1 Sep, £10.The Comedy About a Bank RobberyOcean’s Eleven meets the Marx Brothers in this new comedy from Kenny Wax Ltd & Stage Presence.Birmingham Repertory Theatre (0121-236 4455) Sat-Fri 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, to 8 Sep, £10-£37.50. [DA]Matilda the MusicalThe Royal Shakespeare Company presents Dennis Kelly and Tim Minchin’s musical adaptation of Roald Dahl’s story about a girl with extraordinary powers. Directed by Matthew Warchus.Birmingham Hippodrome (0844-338 5000) Sat, Mon-Fri 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm, Wed 2pm, to 8 Sep, £30-£114. [DA]Uncle Ben’s Family FeudRem Conway stars as Uncle Ben, whose plans for a romantic night at home are quickly scuppered by his kids.

The Old Rep Theatre (0121-359 9444) From 30 Aug, Thu & Fri 7.30pm, to 2 Sep, £10, concs £8.BlackpoolWalk Like a ManA musical paying homage to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, featuring the hit songs Let’s Hang On, Big Girls Don’t Cry, My Eyes Adored You and more.Grand Theatre (01253 290190) Mon 7.30pm, £24.50, under 18s £13, friends £19.50, concs £21.50. [DA]BradfordFameStage musical following the lives of students at New York’s High School for the Performing Arts. Starring Keith Jack, Mica Paris and Jorgie Porter.Alhambra Theatre (01274 432000) From 27 Aug, Mon-Fri 7.30pm, Wed 2pm, to 1 Sep, £17.50-£41. [DA]BuxtonHigh Society Cole Porter’s stage musical, adapted from the Hollywood movie.Buxton Opera House (01298 72190) Sat 2.30pm, £14.50-£19.50. [DA]

DerbyHigh Society Cole Porter’s stage musical, adapted from the Hollywood movie.Derby Theatre (01332 593939) From 31 Aug, Fri 7.30pm, to 2 Sep, £14-£19, concs £12-£17.DoncasterRomeo & JulietCycling theatre company the HandleBards presents an all-female production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.Epworth Old Rectory (01427 872268) Fri 7pm, £15, adv £12, under 16s free.DurhamRomeo & JulietCycling theatre company the HandleBards presents an all-female production of Shakespeare’s tragedy.Crook Hall (0191-384 8028) Tue 6.30pm, £15.KeswickBold GirlsSet in west Belfast in the 1990s, Rona Munro’s comedy tells the story of four women whose lives have been affected by the Troubles.Theatre By the Lake (01768 774411) Mon 7.30pm, to 24 Oct, £12.50-£26. [DA]

Jeeves & Wooster in Perfect NonsenseThree actors play a multitude of characters in the Goodale Brothers’ send-up of PG Wodehouse’s iconic double act.Theatre By the Lake (01768 774411) Sat & Thu 2pm, Sat, Thu, Fri 7.30pm, to 27 Oct, £10-£36. [DA]RailsClive Judd directs the world premiere of Simon Longman’s drama about loneliness. Contains strong language, smoking and scenes of violence.Theatre By the Lake (01768 774411) Sat, Thu, Fri 7.30pm, Thu 2pm, to 27 Oct, £12.50-£26. [DA]Single SpiesTom Littler directs Alan Bennett’s spy comedy double-bill: An Englishman Abroad and A Question of Attribution.Theatre By the Lake (01768 774411) Mon 7.30pm, to 24 Oct, £10-£36. [DA]LancasterThe Merchant of VeniceIllyria Theatre presents Shakespeare’s drama.Williamson Park (01524 33318) Mon 7.30pm, £14, concs £9.LeedsAlaska Thunderf**k 5000Comedy cabaret from the winner of the RuPauls All Stars 2.O2 Academy Leeds (0844-477 2000) Sat 6.30pm, £17.40-£39.90. [DA]Calendar Girls: The MusicalGary Barlow and Tim Firth’s award-winning musical comedy, with Fern Britton, Ruth Madoc and Denis Welch.The Grand Theatre & Opera House (0844-848 2700) Sat, Mon, Wed-Fri 7.30pm, Sat, Wed, Thu 2.30pm, to 1 Sep, £10-£47.50. [DA]

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The Burning Tower Manningford Hall, Birmingham Touring council estates around the UK, Helena Thompson’s interactive response to the Grenfell fi re uses interviews with west London residents to tell the story of social housing and the impact of the tragedy.

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