The first nights
Tomorrow
Goodnight Mister Tom, Phoenix Theatre, WC2
Oliver Ford Davies reprises the role he played to great acclaim at Chichester in Michelle Magorian’s wartime story for children.
Tomorrow
Kiss Me, Kate, Old Vic, SE1
Another Chichester hit transfer; Hannah Waddingham and Clive Rowe star in Trevor Nunn’s production of the Cole Porter magic.
Saturday
Cinderella, Lyric Hammersmith, W6
The panto season starts (oh yes it does) with Mel Giedroyc, from The Great British Bake Off, as Mrs Hardup.
The comedy gig
Wednesday
We Are Most Amused, Albert Hall, SW7
All-star Prince’s Trust benefit with Jimmy Carr, Miranda Hart, Rowan Atkinson and many more chuckle-masters on the bill.
The gig
Tomorrow
Elbow, Wembley Arena, HA9
First of two arena shows in London this week for the Olympic heroes.
