The Marlowe Studio Presents a Month of Variety This September

Drama offerings are Gulliver Returns, a new play inspired by Jonathan Swift's masterpiece, and Frankie Vah, another new piece, but set in the 1980s against a backdrop of indie venues and politics and written entirely in verse. Ventoux recreates the dramatic rivalry between cyclists Lance Armstrong and Marco Pantani and their 2000 drug-fuelled race on the most fearsome Tour de France mountain.

For something a little different, there's A Super Happy Story (About Feeling Super Sad), a cabaret musical which explains, sings and throws glitter about how it's OK to be not OK. Also, Iconic: A Brief History Of Drag, which celebrates the most iconic drag moments in popular culture. The show is hosted by Velma Celli, the alter-ego of West End performer Ian Stroughair.

Laughs come in the form of the Alternative Comedy Show, which gives audiences the chance to discover the best new comedians.

The Marlowe Studio has a variety of music to choose from next month. Acclaimed musicians Sarah-Jane Morris and Antonio Forcione's joint concert Compared To What celebrates their collaborative album of the same name.

Hackney Colliery Band are re-inventing the brass band sound for the 21st century, while local musician Richard Navarro once again joins forces with fellow multi-instrumentalist Nicholas Thurston for a new project, RICHES.

For performance times, ticket prices, and to book, call the Box Office on 01227 787787, or go to marlowetheatre.com. Please note, age recommendations are in place for some shows.