From Civilisations to Stewart Lee, 7 Unmissable Events

THE MAIN EVENT

The TV Show: Civilisations

A lavish follow-up to Kenneth Clark’s classic presented by Simon Schama (above), David Olusoga and Mary Beard. Thu, 9pm, BBC2

 

The Gig: Elbow

Guy Garvey and his Bury bandmates embark on a brief five-date tour, rousing audiences in Glasgow (Fri), Birmingham (Sat), Manchester (Sun), Leeds (Mar 6) and London (Mar 7)

Guy Garvey and his Bury bandmates embark on a brief five-date tour, rousing audiences in Glasgow (Fri), Birmingham (Sat), Manchester (Sun), Leeds (Mar 6) and London (Mar 7)

 

The Exhibition: Journeys With ‘The Waste Land’

A compelling display of works inspired by TS Eliot’s epic poem with artists ranging from Paul Nash (The Shore, above) to Paula Rego. Until May 7, Turner Contemporary, Margate

A compelling display of works inspired by TS Eliot’s epic poem with artists ranging from Paul Nash (The Shore, above) to Paula Rego. Until May 7, Turner Contemporary, Margate

 

The Film: I, Tonya

A wickedly funny film centred around the shocking attack in 1994 of Tonya Harding’s figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. Margot Robbie (above) and Allison Janney are both nominated for Oscars for their portrayal of Harding and her mother. Out now

A wickedly funny film centred around the shocking attack in 1994 of Tonya Harding’s figure skating rival Nancy Kerrigan. Margot Robbie (above) and Allison Janney are both nominated for Oscars for their portrayal of Harding and her mother. Out now

 

The Show: DC Exhibition – Dawn Of Super Heroes

Kapow! Lynda Carter’s original Wonder Woman costume (above) rubs shoulders with sketches, costumes and models for iconic characters such as Batman and Superman in this super exhibition. Until Sep 9, 02, London

Kapow! Lynda Carter’s original Wonder Woman costume (above) rubs shoulders with sketches, costumes and models for iconic characters such as Batman and Superman in this super exhibition. Until Sep 9, 02, London

 

The Comedy Show: Stewart Lee

After almost 18 months on tour, the funnyman brings Content Provider, his vituperative outlook on modern comedy and life, to Dartford (tonight), Dorking (Wed) and Bristol (Thu) this week. Touring until Apr 23

After almost 18 months on tour, the funnyman brings Content Provider, his vituperative outlook on modern comedy and life, to Dartford (tonight), Dorking (Wed) and Bristol (Thu) this week. Touring until Apr 23

 

The Play: The York Realist 

Jonathan Bailey and Ben Batt (above) star in Peter Gill’s play about a love affair between a farm labourer and a director. Until Mar 24, Donmar Warehouse; Mar 27 to Apr 7, Sheffield Crucible

Jonathan Bailey and Ben Batt (above) star in Peter Gill’s play about a love affair between a farm labourer and a director. Until Mar 24, Donmar Warehouse; Mar 27 to Apr 7, Sheffield Crucible

 



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