From Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren’s new film to Akram Khan’s Giselle, 7 Unmissable Events

THE MAIN EVENT

The Film: The Leisure Seeker

Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren (above) are both brilliant in a touching film about a long-married couple’s last hurrah. Out now

 

The Play: The Moderate Soprano

Starring a delightful Roger Allam (above), David Hare’s new play about the founding of Glyndebourne hits all the high notes. Until Jun 30, Duke of York’s Theatre, London

Starring a delightful Roger Allam (above), David Hare’s new play about the founding of Glyndebourne hits all the high notes. Until Jun 30, Duke of York’s Theatre, London

 

The Comedy Show: Count Arthur Strong Is Alive And Unplugged

In this first full week of his new tour, comedy’s favourite old fool (above) takes on Southampton (Thu), Swansea (Fri) and Leicester (Sat). Touring until Jun 24

In this first full week of his new tour, comedy’s favourite old fool (above) takes on Southampton (Thu), Swansea (Fri) and Leicester (Sat). Touring until Jun 24

 

The Cinema Event: Giselle

For the first time, Akram Khan’s magnificent adaptation of the ballet classic graces cinema screens around the country. From Wed, ballet.org.uk

For the first time, Akram Khan’s magnificent adaptation of the ballet classic graces cinema screens around the country. From Wed, ballet.org.uk

 

The Exhibition: Impressionists In London

Tate Britain’s spectacular show throws light on the distinctly English origins of Impressionism through more than 100 works by the likes of Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro (The Avenue, Sydenham, above). Until May 7

Tate Britain’s spectacular show throws light on the distinctly English origins of Impressionism through more than 100 works by the likes of Claude Monet and Camille Pissarro (The Avenue, Sydenham, above). Until May 7

 

The Gig: Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds

Noel and his soaring band open their tour in Brighton tonight and go on to play Glasgow (Tue), Aberdeen (Wed) and London (Fri). Touring until May 9

Noel and his soaring band open their tour in Brighton tonight and go on to play Glasgow (Tue), Aberdeen (Wed) and London (Fri). Touring until May 9

 

The TV Show: The Split 

Nicola Walker (above, third from left) leads the cast as a top London divorce lawyer in an addictive new drama from Abi Morgan. Tue, BBC1, 9pm

Nicola Walker (above, third from left) leads the cast as a top London divorce lawyer in an addictive new drama from Abi Morgan. Tue, BBC1, 9pm

 

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