until Saturday 6 September

Top Hat

Based on Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers’ 1935 film of the same name, director Kathleen Marshall presents a new stage production of Top Hat. It tells the story of Jerry Travers, a Broadway sensation and renowned bachelor who transfers to London’s West End, where he meets – and becomes smitten with – model Dale Tremont. Enjoy a case of mistaken identity, irresistible tap and a score of classics by Jewish songwriter and composer Irving Berlin, including ‘Let’s Face the Music and Dance’ and ‘Puttin’ on the Ritz’.

2.30pm, 7.30pm. £15. Chichester Festival Theatre, PO19 6AP. www.cft.org.uk

Tuesday 23 September - Saturday 27 September

The Party Girls

The true story of the Mitford sisters is told in Jewish playwright Amy Rosenthal’s new show. The five women navigated their way through pre-war high society, chasing different paths at a time of rising fascism and political uncertainty. See their story unfold through the viewpoint of Jessica (aka Decca), as she strives to stay true to her beliefs while drifting further from her once beloved sisters, crossing continents on a romantic quest. Nancy aspires to be a celebrated writer, Diana and Unity become attracted to the dangerous, charismatic far right leaders in Britain and Germany, and Debo sets her eyes on a Duke. Read Amy Rosenthal’s piece about the play in the Summer 2025 issue of JR

2.30pm, 7.30pm. From £25. Devonshire Park Theatre, BN21 4BW. www.trafalgartickets.com