7 Unmissable Events: From Ian McKellen on stage to Eddie Izzard on tour and David Cameron’s book, Event picks the top things to do this week
The Theatre Event: Ian McKellen On Stage
After touring the country, the legendary actor brings his one-man show to London’s Harold Pinter Theatre. From Friday to January 5
The Musical: Hairspray
Book now to see Michael Ball who reprises his Olivier Award-winning turn as the vivacious Edna Turnblad (both above) as the musical arrives at the London Coliseum. From April 23 to July 19
The Comedy Show: Eddie Izzard
Tickets are selling fast to see the cross-dressing comedian in his latest tour, Wunderbar. Touring until November 13
The Film: Ad Astra
Brad Pitt (above) ventures into the far reaches of the universe in search of his lost father (Tommy Lee Jones) in James Gray’s sci-fi adventure. Out Wednesday
The Book Event: For The Record
After years of waiting and fevered speculation about its contents, the memoir of former Prime Minister David Cameron (above with wife Samantha) finally hits the shelves. Out Thursday
The TV Show: Criminal
In an ambitious move by Netflix, its new police procedural features four stories set in four countries, filmed in four languages. David Tennant (above) and Hayley Atwell are among the UK cast. From Friday
The Gig: Madonna
Book now to see Queen Madge, who will be cha-cha-chaing her way to the London Palladium early next year, where she’s set to play 15 nights on the UK leg of her Latin-infused Madame X tour. January 26 to February 15
The Festival: Capital Crime
For a chance to rub shoulders with literary giants like Anthony Horowitz (above) and Ian Rankin as well as actors, filmmakers and podcasters get involved with London’s inaugural crime festival. From 26-28 September