The History Boys

Barn Theatre, Oxted

Until Saturday, September 19

Alan Bennett's award-winning comedy The History Boys is taken on by Kenley Holiday Workshop this week.

With fast-paced classroom quips, stirring recitations of poetry and lots of pop culture quotes, this is recognised as one of the finest plays Bennett has ever written.

KHW have also invited an adult cast to play the teaching staff.

Performances at 7:45pm.

Tickets £8, call 01883 331 400.

Blithe Spirit

Miller Centre, Caterham

Until Saturday, September 26

Noel Coward's ever-popular play Blithe Spirit comes to the Miller Centre.

The ghostly Elvira returns to haunt her former husband and his new wife.

The Miller Centre Players perform this charming, funny and enduring play.

Performances at 8pm.

Tickets from £7, call 01883 349 850.

The Miller Centre now has an online booking service which can be found at www.millercentretheatre.org.

Ha Ha Hitler!

Warehouse Theatre, Croydon

Until Sunday, October 11

This is the most hilarious wartime story never told!

The Ha Ha Boys are back from their huge success with Ha Ha Hamlet!, and this time they're taking on World War II.

Loosely based on The Great Escape, Ha Ha Hitler! is an all-singing, all-dancing romp through German-occupied France.

It's 1942 and three hopeless RAF pilots are planning their escape from Chateau Plonke.

Tom, Dick and Hilary discover more than they ever thought they would about the war, disguise and finding romance - as well as the significance of the Enigma Machine code book.

Performances at 8pm, Tuesdays 6.30pm, Sundays 5pm.

Tickets from £8, call 020 8680 4060.

Kenny Ball

Secombe Theatre, Sutton

Friday, September 18

Kenny Ball is on his anniversary tour celebrating 50 years with his Jazzmen.

He shot to worldwide fame in the 60s with Midnight in Moscow and has gained a reputation as the most successful jazz trumpet player this side of the Atlantic.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £16, call 020 8770 6990.

A Night of Mixed Martial Arts and Kick Boxing

Fairfield, Croydon

Saturday, September 19

Whether you're into judo, karate, jiu jitsu or kickboxing, you'll find something unmissable at this event.

Croydon hosts an evening of some of the fastest growing sports.

Performance at 8pm.

Tickets from £24, call 020 8688 9291.

It's D'Lovely

Secombe Theatre, Sutton

Monday, September 21

A special matinee performance of some of the best loved songs from musicals.

This show includes tunes such as Oklahoma, Carousel, You're The Top, Summertime and Anything You Can Do.

Full of the feel-good factor, this is a cheery way to spend an afternoon.

Performance at 2.30pm.

Tickets £12, concessions £10, call 020 8770 6990.

Valerie Tryon

Fairfield, Croydon

Tuesday, September 22

Spend a lunchtime with Valerie Tryon, who has played in some of the Uk's major orchestras.

Her repertoire ranges from Bach to contemporary composers and features Chopin, Liszt and Rachmaninov.

Performance at 1.05pm.

Tickets £5, call 020 8688 9291.

European Ballet - Cinderella

Ashcroft Theatre, Croydon

Wednesday, September 23

This accessible ballet is a lovely treat for all ages with its timeless tale.

See Cinderella and the Prince in love, the evil Ugly Sisters and the magical glass slipper.

Cinderella is set to Prokofiev's famous score and this version is directed by The Bolshoi Ballet principal dancer Stanislav Tchassov.

Performances at 4.30pm and 7.45pm.

Tickets from £17.50 adults and £12.50 children, call 020 8688 9291.

Soweto Gospel Choir

Fairfield, Croydon

Wednesday, September 23

Popular singers the Soweto Gospel Choir are back again with another dynamic performance.

Their earthy rhythms, rich harmonies and energetic percussion will have you tapping your feet and singing along before you know it.

As usual they'll be performing a mix of traditional and contemporary music.

Performance at 8pm.

Tickets from £18, call 020 8688 9291.

Over the Rainbow

The Churchill, Bromley

Wednesday, September 23

This is the musical life story of the late singer Eva Cassidy.

Featuring her haunting version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow, it pays tribute to an artist whose music made her a huge star after her death.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets from £17.50, call 0844 871 7620.

Patrick Monahan

Croydon Clocktower

Wednesday, September 23

Half Irish, half Iranian and hailing from Middlesbrough, Patrick Monahan's comedy style is eclectic.

With the charm of Ed Byrne, the energy of Adam Bloom and the imagination of Ross Noble, Monahan's material is fresh and exciting.

Performance at 8pm.

Tickets £7.50, concessions £6, call 020 8253 1030.

My Grandfather's Great War

Croydon Clocktower

Thursday, September 24

Actor Cameron Stewart performs his grandfather's war memories in this dramatic and moving show.

He acts out the First World War diaries of his grandfather and compares the lives of two young men at opposite ends of the 20th century.

Performance at 7.30pm.

Tickets £7.50, concessions £6, call 020 8253 1030.

Carshalton Pantomime Company Needs You

Local panto group the Carshalton Pantomime Company are in need of some new performers.

So if you want something to look forward to this January, why not try auditioning to join them for Dick Whittington?

You'll need to be 16 or over - auditions are this Sunday, September 20 at St Albans Church Hall, Gander Green Lane, Sutton.

For more information email producer@carshaltonpanto.org.uk or call 01737 813 590.