Apparently caterpillars completely break down into goo before they become butterflies. Come join comedian Sara Pascoe as she reconsiders and reconstructs herself after having two babies and very little sleep.

Geoffrey Frank Norcott is an English comedian, writer and political commentator. He first performed in 2001 and has appeared on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo and Question Time, and written for The Daily Telegraph, The Independent and Spiked.

Presented by Edge Street Live 20th Anniversary Stage Show Starring Johnny Vegas Written by Graham Duff Johnny Vegas stars as Moz, Manchester's longest serving weed dealer, in a dope opera of epic proportions. Starring some of the hit BBC TV comedy's most iconic characters and actors. Moz and gangsters Psycho Paul and Cartoon Head must dispose of a dead body. But when they discover priceless diamonds inside the corpse, things spin out of control . Can Cartoon Head be prevented from going on a killing spree? Can big gay Brian find true love? And can Moz survive the strangest night of his life? Critically acclaimed and a ratings hit, the multi-award winning BBC sit-com Ideal ran for 7 seasons and 53 episodes. Now Moz and friends are back. Celebrating the 20th anniversary of the first episode's broadcast, this new stage show is dark, surreal and hilariously funny. "Ideal is the best British comedy show on TV." - The Guardian "I couldn't take my eyes off it." - Variety "Homegrown gold." - The Daily Mirror "Crackles with life. Effortlessly funny." - Time Out "Excellent. Uncompromising. Not for the faint hearted." - Radio Times "Incredible. Should be enthusiastically applauded." - The Guardian "A seriously good sit-com." - The Independent "A smorgasbord of surreal delights." - Metro "Has just about everything - a great script, characters and actors and Johnny Vegas at his best." - The Observer "Pure unadulterated pleasure from start to finish." - Daily Mail

Lost Atoms tells the story of a relationship: an extraordinary, transformative love. Or is that only in hindsight? Perhaps it was just typical? Or toxic? Or doomed from the start? One thing’s for sure: It changed their lives. Two people plunge deep into their shared pasts and propel themselves into multiple imagined futures. At times hilarious, at times devastating, Lost Atoms explores how memory impacts the way we look at love, and asks what makes a truly “successful” relationship? Following sellout tours of Othello and Metamorphosis Frantic Assembly returns with a brand-new play for its 30th Anniversary year, written by Anna Jordan (Succession, Killing Eve, The Unreturning, Yen).

Strictly Come Dancing star Kai Widdrington is set to dazzle audiences across the UK & Ireland with his thrilling new 2025 dance tour Kai Widdrington - Evolution. Following his stunning performances on the hit BBC show, Kai is now set to bring his exceptional talent and charismatic stage presence to theatres nationwide with his inaugural solo dance tour. Kai Widdrington - Evolution promises to take audience members on a mesmerising journey through an array of dance genres, showcasing Kai's versatility and passion for dance. The tour will feature breathtaking choreography, stunning visuals, and an incredible cast of dancers. Audiences will be able to enjoy a mix of classic Ballroom, Latin, and innovative dance routines that showcase Kai's extraordinary skill and creativity.

Following the acclaimed success of last year’s UK tour, Crown Ballet® returns with its enchanting production of The Nutcracker -a timeless festive classic that captures the hearts of audiences year after year. THE MAGIC OF CLASSICAL BALLET – PERFORMED LIVE ON STAGE Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, The Nutcracker is a captivating fairy tale that whisks audiences into a magical world where dreams dance to life. Based on E.T.A. Hoffmann’s The Nutcracker and the Mouse King, the story follows young Marie, a wistful girl who receives a Nutcracker doll from her mysterious godfather, Drosselmeier. That night, her imagination transforms the Nutcracker into a gallant prince, sweeping her into a whirlwind adventure of courage, wonder, and festive enchantment. From the sparkling Snowflake Waltz to the delightful Land of Sweets, The Nutcracker is a journey filled with breathtaking beauty and festive joy. A TIMELESS HOLIDAY TRADITION Whether you’re introducing someone to ballet for the first time or reliving a cherished tradition, The Nutcracker is the perfect seasonal experience for all ages. With dazzling costumes, exquisite choreography, and magical storytelling, this beloved production promises to be a glittering treat for the whole family. A festive delight that will leave your heart full of holiday cheer.

OperaUpClose is an ambitious, Olivier Award-winning opera company, producing innovatively staged, unintimidating, affordable and - crucially - high quality English chamber re-imaginings of well-known works and premieres of new operas. A delicious cocktail of classics by Puccini, Mozart, Verdi and more, in sparkling English translations with a contemporary twist, performed by the UK’s brightest and best. A summer’s day. A picnic. And a story of five friends trying to make sense of life and love. Is it finally time to grow up? Told through brilliantly evocative music including the famous Habanera from Carmen and Verdi’s timeless Drinking Song from La Traviata, OperaCocktail will move, entertain and delight.

Hot on the heels of the latest instalment of the acclaimed ITV series Grace, superintendent Roy Grace is back in a brand-new Peter James stage adaptation and world premiere of the bestselling Picture You Dead. Starring Strictly Come Dancing winner, presenter and stage actor Ore Oduba (Pretty Woman), Fiona Wade, who starred this year in 2:22 A Ghost Story, following 12 years in Emmerdale, and with Casualty’s George Rainsford (Call the Midwife, 2:22 A Ghost Story) returning as DSI Roy Grace. With a total of 20 Sunday Times best sellers to his name, Picture You Dead, the seventh thrilling stage adaptation, cements Peter James’s Grace Series as the most successful modern-day crime stage franchise since Agatha Christie. Back home in Brighton, DSI Grace investigates a cold case that leads him to the secretive world of fine art, but beneath the respectable veneer lurks a dark underworld of deception and murder. When one unsuspecting couple unearth a potentially priceless masterpiece, they discover that their dream find is about to turn into their worst nightmare, and only Grace can stop them from paying the ultimate price.

Based on the smash-hit movie and known as the biggest party in town, Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical is the heartwarming, uplifting adventure that follows three friends who hop aboard a battered old bus (nicknamed Priscilla) searching for love and friendship but end up finding more than they could ever have dreamed. With a dazzling array of outrageous costumes and featuring a score of dance-floor classics and a hit parade of dance floor favourites including It’s Raining Men, I Will Survive, Hot Stuff, Boogie Wonderland, Go West, Girls Just Wanna Have Fun, and I Love The Nightlife this wildly fresh and hilarious musical is a journey to the middle of the Australian outback and to the heart of FABULOUS! Priscilla Queen of the Desert - The Musical is presented through special arrangement with, and all authorised performance materials are supplied by Theatrical Rights Worldwide (TRW)

Crown Ballet Presents Giselle - A Romantic Ballet in which love triumphs over betrayal. Music by Adolphe Adam After last year’s successful tour, Crown Ballet® returns this year to the UK to enchant you with the delightful production of Giselle . Magic of classical ballet, performed live on stage The gravely ill peasant girl Giselle falls in love with the handsome Prince Albrecht, who has been unfaithful to her. When jealous rivals claim her fiancé, the heartbreak is too much for her to bear. Weakened by her ill health and driven mad by despair, Giselle takes her own life. After her funeral Prince Albrecht visits her grave. The spirits of women betrayed before their wedding days return to take revenge on their philandering fiancés by dancing them to death. Only Giselle’s powerful love saves the remorseful Albrecht from this cruel fate, proving that love can conquer all – even death. This is an opportunity for ballet lovers to see Giselle as never before and remains one of the most celebrated classical ballets. A wonderful evening out and memories which you will cherish long after the final curtain falls!