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Following Chad, the Elvis-inspired loveable rogue who shakes up a sleepy Western village, All Shook Up channels the hits of the King himself to serve up a twee musical which is little on substance but big on song.

Captivate Theatre brings 13 (The Musical) to the Gilded Balloon's Rose Theatre with the energy, focus and talent to rival the professionals.

In a show that is clearly inspired by the success of the modern trendsetters, splashed with its own unique style, Choir of Man is an immersive vocal knees-up not to be missed. 

On his first foray in front of the curtain at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, West End Producer unveils his brand new project - Free Willy: The Musical - and invites his audience to audition for their own role in the production.

Janey Godley's stand up material really is second to none. She boasts some of the best one-liners of the Fringe, distilling decades of Glasgow patter and delivering her material in a way that no-one else can.

In her one-hour set at Edinburgh's Counting House, she brings a fresh perspective to dating, crime and autism with a brand that is most definitely her own.

Fresh from its UK tour, Rachel Wagstaff and Duncan Abel's adaptation of Paula Hawkins' bestselling novel The Girl on the Train comes to the West End.

As the alternate Aldonza/Dulcinea, Cassidy Janson would be forgiven for feeling a little out of place amongst the otherwise established company. On the contrary, Janson brings the feisty Scottish (why is she Scottish?) waitress to life, giving the drama a much-needed burst of energy.

Bruno Ravella sparks new magic into David McVicar's production, refreshing the feel of the piece whilst ensuring its original spark is retained. Although the fifth revival of McVicar's take on the classic, Ravella ensures that the original text is delivered to ensure the story is allowed to speak for itself.

As far as play texts go, Company jumps off the page from the word go - carefully crafted and delicately complied, to result in a magic mixture of New York grit and Broadway schmaltz. It's a delight to read.

They say that history is written by the victors. Though the ill-fated wives of Henry VIII may not seem to come out on top in your average history textbook, Six The Musical proves that there are two sides to every story - and this time, it's the women who are doing the talking.

For any fan of the Four Seasons, the story that Jersey Boys tells is unmissable. For those who don't know that they are fans yet, a night at the theatre is the conversion that they need.

He's penned some of the greatest hits of the 20th century and is revered the world over. Now, the legendary music of Neil Diamond is brought to life on a West End stage for a night you won't forget.

As a performer, Robinson excels in her vocal talent and is sure to deliver a glorious homage to many of the great voices that are sadly no longer with us.

The performance itself is as a live concert rather than a fully costumed and set production, allowing actors to focus on the delivery of the score, bringing the music to life in a way that other productions cannot.

Every so often, a show comes along that completely redefines how theatre should be done. In this year's panto adventure, Beauty and the Beast at Edinburgh's King's Theatre not only shows that pantomime is still very much alive and well, but also sets the new standard for truly exceptional variety theatre.

For kids of all ages - even mums and dads, who are just big kids at heart - this panto really does give something for all.

Under the direction of Nigel West, Glasgow's King's Theatre once again delivers a seriously entertaining pantomime.

It's been a decade since the Lyric Hammersmith theatre first brought a panto to their local faithful. Following plucky young hero Dick Whittington, Londoners can expect a heartwarming story that is as funny as it is clever.

Keith McLeish takes on larger-than-life panto dame Fairy B in Sleepin' Cutie at Macrobert Arts Centre in Stirling, playing until 31 December.