FRESH from Montreal, four-piece sketch group Idiots of Ants are preparing to go on their first major tour. Join them for a special warm-up show at West Ruislip next week.
The Idiots - Benjamin Wilson, James Wrighton, Elliott Tiney and Andrew Spiers - have attracted a large following with their unique style of fast-paced comedy.
Their debut show at Edinburgh Festival was a sell-out and their most recent success was a Facebook sketch, Facebloke in Real Life.
It enjoyed more than a million YouTube views and has been hailed as 'stiletto sharp' by the Evening Standard.
What? Idiots of Ants
When? Wednesday, March 31 at 8.45pm (doors 8.15pm)
Where? Comedy Bunker, Ruislip Golf Centre, Ickenham Road, West Ruislip HA4 7DQ
Cost? £12.50
Marionette magic
INDIGO Moon Theatre group presents The Worm That Squirmed, a children's puppet show, at Northwood on Saturday.
The story follows the chaotic path of a worm as he wriggles his way across cultural boundaries, creating havoc wherever he goes.
Using Indonesian rod puppets, digital projections and music, the show takes on a farcical quality, using sound and movement to portray the worm's journey.
Suitable for children aged five and upwards.
What? Indonesian Puppet show
When? Saturday, March 27 at 2.30pm
Where? St John's Church Hall, Hallowell Road, Northwood
Cost? £5 per person or £16 for a family of four
Contact? 01628 675 800 or email northwoodarts@artreach.biz
Heartwarming fairy tale
DISNEY'S version of Beauty and the Beast is being brought to life by Hillingdon Musical Society at the Beck Theatre.
They are presenting an enchanting fairy tale of a pretty young girl, Belle, who learns to love a hideous monster.
The lavish show is filled with great songs, including Be Our Guest, Gaston and, of course, Beauty and the Beast. It is a heart-warming tale of how love conquers all and the danger of judging by appearances.
What? Disney's Beauty and the Beast
When? Wednesday, March 24 to Saturday, March 27
Where? Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, UB3 2UE
Cost? £10, £12, £15
Contact? 020 8561 8371
Celebrate the end of winter
WINTER is finally over, and what better way to welcome the spring than a party?
That's just what is happening at Minet Country Park on Saturday afternoon - a Mad Hatter's Tea Party.
The free event is an Alice in Wonderland-themed afternoon of storytelling and art activities to celebrate the new season.
Soft drinks and biscuits will be provided. Under-16s must be accompanied by an adult, and booking is essential.
What? Mad Hatter's Art Party
When? Saturday (27) 2-4pm
Where? Minet Country Park, Springfield Road, Hayes, UB4 0LL
Cost? Free
Contact? Call Sarah Leedham on 020 8573 0761 or email sarah.leedham@arocha.org
Special performance by young musicians
PERRY Parsons MBE leads the popular Vyners Swing Band in a special performance at Uxbridge on Saturday.
The concert is part of Music Under The Pyramid, a series of concerts hosted at Christ Church featuring up-andcoming musicians and varying from chamber music to jazz and swing.
The band is well known locally, having played at various events including the Gazette and Uxbridge College Local Heroes Awards in January.
Proceeds from its performance will go towards the Harlington Hospice.
What? Vyners Swing Band
When? Saturday, March 27 at 7.30pm
Where? Christ Church, Redford Way, Uxbridge, UB8 1SZ
Cost? £5 for adults, free for children
Contact? The church office on 01895 258 956
