HARROW ARTS CENTRE

The autumn season at HAC is set to be one of its most entertaining to date, with everything from classic tales, comedy and music to dance and spectaculars.

Comedy genius Barry Cryer presents an A-Z odyssey of oddities in Butterfly Brain, a continuous, hilarious stream of unconsciousness.
September 13

In celebration of Jamaica’s 50th anniversary of independence, Tomorrow’s Warriors and JazzCotech dancers have teamed up with Harrow African Caribbean Association to present Steppin’ Over , reviving the sounds and dance styles of the Windrush generation. Bring your family, dress up and come and show off your best swing moves!
October 5

The Nutcracker is on e of the jewels of classical ballet and a timeless tale of childhood dreams where toys come to life, mice are the baddies and anything is possible in a magical kingdom beyond imagination. Moscow Ballet La Classique bring you the perfect pre-Christmas treat.
November 5

The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde comes to the stage courtesy of Hull Truck, a brilliant interpretation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s classic tale of good and evil.
November 20

Every month, HAC hosts the 100% music event, run by young people for young people, to host the finest local musical talent.

100% Urban is for rappers, MCs and beatboxers with an open mic session.
September 22

100% Halloween Oxjam is a night of singer-songwriters and bands.
October 27

100% Xmas Xtravaganza  is the final gig of the year with music, games, competitions and performances by local comedians.
December 15

  • Details: 020 8416 8989, www.harrowarts.com

THE BECK THEATRE, HAYES

There’s music galore at The Beck this autumn.

Take a nostalgia trip with Rockin’ Through the Ages.
September 26

The Magic of Motown will get you in the groove.
September 27

The Sounds of Glen Miller will take you back to World War Two.
October 6

Original stars put in an appearance too, with The Tremeloes and Herman’s Hermits performing all the old hits in The Sensational 60s Experience.
October 4
The Drifters are in concert.
October 10
The Animals and friends are in concert.
November 14

Comedy comes courtesy of Al Murray.
October 1
Marcus Brigstocke
October 15
Lee Nelson Live
November 29

Dance fans will love Vienna Festival Ballet’s presentation of Coppelia.
October 13
Irish sensation Spirit of the Dance hit the stage.
November 16

  • Details: 020 8561 8371, www.becktheatre.org.uk

COMPASS THEATRE , ICKENHAM

For the kids, there’s Stuck , the story of Floyd, a little boy who gets his kite stuck in a tree and proceeds to throw one object after another up after it.
September 7 and 8

The Night Before Christmas tells the story of Eddie the mouse who sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out why it’s only humans that get presents, for children aged three to seven.
December 1

Musical theatre from local groups abounds, with Our House , the award-winning musical based on the music of Madness.
September 26-29
Fiddler on the Roof
October 17-20
Whistle Down the Wind from Players 2.
November 7-10

Amateur dramatic companies are in good form, including two productions of Calendar Girls , one by the Argosy Players on October 3-6 and the other by Ruislip Dramatic Society on October 10-13 .

Anna Christie is  an intense drama about the relationship between a barge captain, his daughter and the sea, from Proscenium.
October 31 – November 3

  • Details: 01895 673200, www.compasstheatre.co.uk

AM DRAM AND LOCAL OPERA

There are plenty of other offerings from local companies, including Oliver! from Harrow Light Opera Company.
October 23-27 at Watersmeet in Rickmansworth, www.harrowlight.org.uk
Mozart’s The Magic Flute by Harrow Opera.
November 21-24, www.harrowopera.co.uk
The Pinner Players present The Odd Couple .
November 15-17, www.pinnerplayers.org.uk
Wembley-based The Chameleons offer an evening of cabaret with The Dying Art of Laughter . September 21-23, www.thechameleons.co.uk