Drop the Dead Donkey's Neil Pearson stars in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing at Richmond Theatre from November 5.

Set to a glittering soundtrack of sixties pop, the play takes a witty and intelligent look at a top playwright's life and the complications that ensue when he begins to let the boundaries between life and art blur.

Performances are at 7.45pm with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Call 8940 0088 for tickets (£8-£21).