DUBBED one of the finest young performers around by Time Out, comedian, actor, writer and presenter, Russell Kane embarks on his maiden voyage at the
Comedy Bunker tonight (Wednesday). The Edinburgh Award nominee's show, Fakespeare - an Elizabethan satire which turns the idea of modernising Shakespeare on its head, in a theatrical side-step from his usual stand-up routine - is touring nationwide, following a sell-out run at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Kane is also well known for being the face of Five US, and is appearing on the presenting team of ITV2's I'm A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here Now!
what? Russell Kane
where? Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip, HA4 7DQ
when? Tonight (Wednesday), at 8.45pm (doors 8.15pm)
cost? £13
Love story with a bite
RIPPED from the headlines of The Weekly World News, Bat Boy - The Musical is a classic love story with a serious bite!
Brought to life by popular amateur dramatics group Argosy Players, the show tells the story of a strange boy with pointy ears, who struggles to find a place in a world that shuns him, and the love that can create both miracles and madness.
Please note that the show contains naughty bits which may not be suitable for under 12s.
what? Bat Boy - The Musical
where? Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD
when? From Wednesday, May 26 to Saturday, May 29, at 7.30pm
cost? £11 (Weds-Thurs) £13 (Fri-Sat)
see: www.argosyplayers.co.uk or www.compasstheatre.co.uk
Evening of choral music
ENJOY an evening of classical music courtesy of the Uxbridge Choral Society (pictured), which takes to the stage for its annual Spring Concert this Saturday.
The successful 80-strong amateur choir will perform Schubert's Mass in G, together with St Nicholas Mass and Te Deum Laudamus, both by Haydn.
what? Uxbridge Choral Society Spring Concert
where? St Margaret's Church, Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB
when? Saturday, May 22, at 7.30pm
cost? £10
see: www.uxbridgechoralsociety.org.uk
Double dose of heavy metal
GET ready to rock with a double dose of heavy metal as the UK's ultimate tributes to music legends Iron Maiden and Metallica come to Ruislip!
Established in 1993, Higher On Maiden have performed in more than 13 countries and have actually played on stage with their idols.
They also took to the stage for Maiden's official convention, having been asked by none other than the band themselves.
Meanwhile, Mentallica have earned themselves a reputation as Europe's top Metallica tribute act with their high energy shows.
Expect classics including Nothing Else Matters, Master of Puppets and Sad But True, as well as tracks from their most recent album, Death Magnetic.
Swan Lake comes to the Beck
VIENNA Festival Ballet (pictured) celebrates its 30th anniversary with a dazzling production of one of the world's best known stories, Swan Lake.
Featuring lavish costumes, stunning scenery and internationally acclaimed ballet stars, the show captures human emotion like no other, from hope to despair, terror to tenderness, and melancholy to ecstasy.
Complete with the glorious music of Tchaikovsky.
what? Swan Lake
where? The Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE
when? Today (Wednesday) at 7.30pm
cost? £16.50-£21 (children £12, family ticket £55)
call: Box office 020 8561 8371
