39 STEPS , THE

Criterion Theatre

by John Buchan, adapted by Patrick Barlow. From an original concept by Simon Corble and Nobby Dimon

Comic adaptation of Hitchcock's 1935 classic move thriller.

(from 14 Sep 06 to 13 Feb 10)

ALL'S WELL THAT ENDS WELL

Olivier, National Theatre

by William Shakespeare

The feisty but lowly Helena falls in love with Bertram, a haughty count. To gain his hand she is set a string of impossible tasks. Even if accomplished, they can hardly guarantee his love. He refuses to bed her and yet says he'll only be hers if she bears his child; and he lusts after another. Nevertheless, our heroine, whether wisely or no, refuses to give him up.

(from 19 May 09 to 1 Oct 09)

AS YOU LIKE IT

Shakespeare's Globe

by William Shakespeare

(from 30 May 09 to 10 Oct 09)

DERREN BROWN: ENIGMA

Adelphi Theatre

A master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion.

(from 15 Jun 09 to 25 Jul 09)

DYLAN MORAN WHAT IT IS

Apollo Theatre

(from 26 Oct 09 to 5 Dec 09)

ED BYRNE: DIFFERENT CLASS

Vaudeville Theatre

Ed deals with marriage, class, the youth of today and anything else that strikes him as humorous.

(from 7 Sep 09 to 19 Sep 09)

ENGLAND PEOPLE VERY NICE

Olivier, National Theatre

by Richard Bean

A riotous journey through four waves of immigration from the 17th century to today. As the French Huguenots, the Irish, the Jews and the Bangladeshis in turn enter the chaotic world of Bethnal Green, each new influx provokes a surge of violent protest over housing, jobs, religion and culture. And the emerging pattern shows that white flight and anxiety over integration are anything but new.

(from 4 Feb 09 to 9 Aug 09)

F**KING MEN

Arts Theatre

By Joe DiPeitro

A portrait of ten men searching for love, sex and intimacy in modern day America.

(from 7 Jul 09 to 1 Aug 09)

IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST, THE

Open Air Theatre, Regent's Park

by Oscar Wilde

What happens when two pretty girls both fall in love with men they believe to be called Ernest? Will they learn that a rose by any other name still smells as sweet?

(from 3 Jul 09 to 25 Jul 09)

JERUSALEM

Royal Court Theatre Downstairs

By Jez Butterworth

On St George's Day, the morning of the local county fair, Johnny Byron, local waster and modern day Pied Piper, is a wanted man. The council officials want to serve him an eviction notice, his children want their dad to take them to the fair, Troy Whitworth wants to give him a serious kicking and a motley crew of mates want his ample supply of drugs and alcohol.

(from 10 Jul 09 to 15 Aug 09)

LOVE'S LABOUR'S LOST

Shakespeare's Globe

by William Shakespeare

(from 25 Sep 09 to 10 Oct 09)

PRIORY, THE

Royal Court Theatre Downstairs

By Michael Wynne

Kate is delighted when she finds a country retreat that ticks all the boxes. Gathering together a select group of her closest friends to celebrate New Year's Eve, she is keen to start 2010 afresh. But successful, stressed-out thirtysomethings in search of a good time in the sticks can make for one very fearsome party. and some surprising resolutions.

(from 19 Nov 09 to 9 Jan 10)

ROSS NOBLE THINGS

Apollo Theatre

In his new show Ross will be covering the topic of things - big things and small things. Things that have happened to him, things that have happened to you.

(from 14 Sep 09 to 24 Oct 09)