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7 unmissable events: From Lenny Henry on stage to Emma Thomson on screen Event gives you the must see highlights of the week

The TV Show: The Handmaid’s Tale

The compelling Elisabeth Moss (above) returns for series three of the dystopian drama inspired by Margaret Atwood’s novel. Tonight, Channel 4, 9pm

 The Play King Hendley II

An excellent cast led by Lenny Henry (pictured with Martina Laird) bring August Wilson’s scorching play about an ex-con in 1980s Pittsburgh to life. Until Saturday, Theatre Royal Stratford East

An excellent cast led by Lenny Henry (pictured with Martina Laird) bring August Wilson’s scorching play about an ex-con in 1980s Pittsburgh to life. Until Saturday, Theatre Royal Stratford East

The Festival Big Bunny Fest

Jason Byrne and Mark Watson are among those providing the laughs at Richmond’s first comedy festival. Saturday and Sunday

Jason Byrne and Mark Watson are among those providing the laughs at Richmond’s first comedy festival. Saturday and Sunday

 The Art Show The Origins Of British Landscape

The Bishop Trevor Gallery’s inaugural show boasts works by the likes of Stubbs, George Lambert (Landscape On A Millpond, above) and Gainsborough. Until September 8, Bishop Auckland

The Bishop Trevor Gallery’s inaugural show boasts works by the likes of Stubbs, George Lambert (Landscape On A Millpond, above) and Gainsborough. Until September 8, Bishop Auckland

The Film Late Night

Emma Thompson (above) is simply brilliant in this comedy about a talkshow host determined to remain relevant. Out now

Emma Thompson (above) is simply brilliant in this comedy about a talkshow host determined to remain relevant. Out now

The Opera Manon Lescaut

Tickets are selling fast to see legendary soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn (above) sing the title role in Opera Holland Park’s new production of the Puccini classic. Until June 26

Tickets are selling fast to see legendary soprano Elizabeth Llewellyn (above) sing the title role in Opera Holland Park’s new production of the Puccini classic. Until June 26

The Gig Sophie Ellis-Bextor

The Murder On The Dancefloor songstress (above) finishes the current leg of her The Song Diaries tour with shows in Manchester (tonight) and Edinburgh (Tuesday)

The Murder On The Dancefloor songstress (above) finishes the current leg of her The Song Diaries tour with shows in Manchester (tonight) and Edinburgh (Tuesday)

 

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