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Nick Helm has endured pain and suffering to become the greatest living example of not giving up the world has ever known and he will entertain you until it kills him. ***** (Telegraph).

A sell-out touring hit in 2012, with silly songs and historical hysteria, The Six Wives of Henry VIII promises to be an ill-researched lesson in Tudor history that you'll never forget.

A dizzying collection of works in new circus, blurring the boundaries of performance and human physicality for pure viewing pleasure. Join this exciting, multi award-winning Australian ensemble for their European debut. ‘A total triumph’ (Guardian).

Lynn Ruth's approaching 80, and she's pulled out all the stops. Outrageous comedy and song that tells it like it is. The best is coming - and she's determined to get it. 'Fantastic routine!' (David Walliams)

Hans Christian Andersen’s fairytale retold with puppetry and music. A one-legged tin soldier breaks ranks for his sweetheart, whilst a jealous jack-in-the-box plots his undoing... 'Remarkable power and complexity' (Sheffield Telegraph). www.paperfinch.co.uk

Entering an over-10s swimming gala, aged 30, to defeat 11-year-old nemesis Veronica Barr, a signalman swims for his life. 'Wonderfully unique and beautifully heartbreaking' (TotalTheatre.og.uk). 'Tender and hilarious' (Exeuntmagazine.com). www.idiotchild.com

Relaxed, likeable and naturally funny, Carl (Amused Moose Best Show nominee 2012, Chris Ramsey's tour support), experimented with letting rip in life, the way he does on stage. Come witness as he relives the consequences!

Imagine the lovechild of Saved by the Bell and Art Attack! That's Lead Pencil and they've made a sketch show, by literally sketching it. 'Fast-paced, high energy nonsense' **** (Skinny). 'Well made, finely tuned comedy' **** (BroadwayBaby.com).

Disco dancing to Sinatra, the YMCA to Mozart, and The Twist on chairs. See social dancing reinvented in this charming show that guarantees to intrigue and delight! 'Hilarious gestural deconstruction... performed with verve and panache' (LondonDance.com).

Family Tree is a surreal, emotional comedy that follows a young woman on the first anniversary of her father's death. A story about growing up and grief, punctuated by the absurdity of everyday life.