Your guide to the best of what's on this week in south east London and north Kent.
THEATRE – Horrible Histories at The Orchard Theatre, Dartford, from Thursday to Sunday
Terry Deary’s much-loved series of fun books were first adapted for the TV and now come to the stage, packed with colourful characters, japes and gruesome historical facts. There’s two different shows – Groovy Greeks and Incredible Invaders – so choose carefully, or do both. Tickets £18 adults and £15 children. Go to orchardtheatre.co.uk
MUSIC – Greenwich Music Time at the Old Royal Naval College from Wednesday until Saturday
Back for its second year, the Old Royal Naval College becomes a gorgeous outdoor concert venue with gigs from Tom Jones (twice), Gipsy Kings, Ray Davies and George Benson. Go to greenwichmusictime.co.uk
MORE OUT AND ABOUT:
COMEDY – Happy Mondays at Amersham Arms in New Cross
Comedy heavyweights Marcus Brigstocke and Mark Steel perform Edinburgh Previews at the New Cross pub’s regular night of stand-up. Go to happymondayscomedy.com
QUIZ – Bexley Book Quiz from at Bexleyheath Central Library from 2.30pm to 4.30pm on Monday
See if you have the literary knowledge to be king of the Bexley bookworms. The maximum team size is four and tables cost £12. Call 020 8303 7777 and ask for libraries.
FILM – Inside Out (U) out Friday
Disney and Pixar may well have triumphed again with this story about the emotions inside an 11-year-old girl’s head. It’s colourful, 3D and features the voices of Amy Poehler (Parks and Recreation) and Bill Hader (Superbad). Check out our review here.
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