Aurelia Thiérrée and Fukiko Takase star in a dance-theatre adaptation of The Yellow Wallpaper
The Coronet Theatre, until 7 October
As well as her RA show, there's a Marina Abramović Institute Takeover
Queen Elizabeth Hall at Southbank Centre, until 8 October
A production of Jonathan Harvey’s Beautiful Thing is touring to celebrate the play’s 30th anniversary.
Stratford East, until 10 October / then Leeds Playhouse and HOME
Imposter 22 explores the politics of neurodiversity and the power of sharing a platform
Royal Court Theatre, until 14 October
A new musical adaptation of the bestselling novel, The Book Thief
The Curve, until 14 October
Housemates is a remarkable Cardiff story, performed by neurodivergent and neurotypical actor-musicians
Sherman Theatre, until 14 October
The riotous comedy, Dugsi Dayz returns to London following rave reviews at the Edinburgh Fringe
New Diorama Theatre, until 14 October
BFI London Film Festival promises to be bigger than ever
Across London and the UK, until 15 October
Fringe favourite, Kathy and Stella Solve A Murder! is a new comedy musical
HOME, until 21 October
In The Empress, Rani Das, ayah (nursemaid) to an English family arrives after a long voyage from India
Lyric Hammersmith, until 28 October
Following a sell-out run in 2015, Derby Theatre’s production of Brassed Off returns
Derby Theatre, until 28 October
Lagos, Peckham, Repeat: Pilgrimage to the Lakes highlights the links between Peckham and Nigeria
South London Gallery, until 29 October
After a run at HOME (as part of MIF), Kimber Lee’s untitled f*ck m*ss s**gon is in London
Young Vic, until 4 November
Ben Elton has written the new show, Close-Up: the Twiggy Musical
Menier Chocolate Factory, until 18 November
James Graham's Quiz is on tour with Rory Bremner as Chris Tarrant
Across the UK, until 2 December
The Marina Abramovic retrospective is finally here, after its pandemic delays
Royal Academy, until 1 January
A World in Common: Contemporary African Photography
Tate Modern, until 14 January
Occupying the whole museum, The Mother & The Weaver is an exhibition of 40 works from women
The Foundling Museum, until 18 February
High Times and Dirty Monsters profiles the voice of young disabled people
On tour, 9 October – 25 November
James Rowland returns with a new show about fathers, sons and hope, Piece of Work
Camden People's Theatre. 10–14 October
An all-star team, led by Danny Boyle, have created a dance show based on The Matrix – Free Your Mind
Aviva Studio, 13 October – 5 November
The Horse sees Mathew Herbert and London Contemporary Orchestra perform with an equine skeleton
Barbican, 14 October
Frantic Assembly have a new production of Metamorphosis, adapted by Lemn Sissay
Liverpool Playhouse, 17–21 October (and UK tour until 2 March)
Based on the novel by Eliza Clark, the theatrical adaptation of Boy Parts has already got people buzzing
Soho Theatre, 18 October – 25 November
The King’s Men are getting the band back together in The Book of Will
Shakespeare North Playhouse, 19 October – 11 November
Luna Loves Library Day The Musical is a fun show for little ones, aged 3+
Z-arts, Manchester, 20–22 October
A new contemporary adaptation of Romeo & Juliet is a love-letter to Manchester
Royal Exchange Theatre, 20 October – 18 November
Monique Touko directs Roy Williams’ acclaimed play about the Iraq War, Days of Significance
Milton Court Studio Theatre, 23–28 October
Fuelled by halal Haribo and chicken wings, Brown Boys Swim is a new play from Karim Khan
Contact Theatre, 25–28 October
Darbar Festival 2023 in an unparalleled celebration of Indian classical music
Barbican, 26–29 October
Boutique festival, Mirrors happens around Hackney with Grouper headlining this year
Hackney venues, 28 October
And we're booking early for...
The Making of Pinocchio is a true tale of love and transgender transition told via the story of Pinocchio
Battersea Arts Centre, 1–10 November
Japanese math-rock noise-merchants, Tricot are touring the UK with a London stop
Heaven, 5 November then across the UK
Ryoji Ikeda performs the UK live debut of Ultratronics – an audiovisual concert based on his latest album
Barbican, 8 November
Beowolf in a new Yorkshire adaptation of this epic tale of warriors, monsters, and dragons
Lawrence Batley Theatre, 8–11 November
Hiromi’s Sonicwonder sees the Japanese keyboardist performing as part of the London Jazz Festival
Barbican, 13 November
This Kind of Black (Requiem for Black Boys) is a new show from poet and musician Reece Williams
HOME, 15–18 November
Harriet Walter plays the matriarch in The House of Bernarda Alba, with Rebecca Frecknall directing
National Theatre, from 16 November
Ai Weiwei and Rafael Lozano-Hemmer lead the programme of over 40 installations at Lumiere 2023
Durham, 16–19 November
This years brick laying ceremony and mumufication aftermath party for K2’s The People's Pyramid
The Florrie, Toxteth, 23 November
Noël Coward's Brief Encounter adapted for the stage by Emma Rice and directed by Sarah Frankcom
Royal Exchange Theatre, 2 December – 13 January 2024
Dates for the original Japanese stage production of Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away (on sale soon)
London Coliseum 30 April – 20 July 2024