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The Producers Raz Shaw directs this hilarious Mel Brooks musical, which makes a bonfire of good taste. Until January 26, 2019, at the Royal Exchange, Manchester (0161–833 9833)

Aladdin Wayne Sleep and Liza Goddard star in what looks like a reassuringly traditional pantomime. Until January 6, 2019, at the Arts Theatre, Cambridge (01223 503333)

Uncle Vanya Alan Cox stars in Chekhov’s timeless tragi-comedy. Until January 12, 2019, at the Hampstead Theatre, NW3 (020–7722 9301)