Your guide to the best of what's on this week in south east London and north Kent.

News Shopper: Horrible Histories on tour. DARREN BELL PHOTOGRAPHY

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

News Shopper: Tom Jones sets pulses racing at Sandown Park

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


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News Shopper: Marcus Brigstocke brings his show to the Beck Theatre

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.

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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.