HUGH’S THEATRE HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK

PARADISE

The National Theatre has a summer hit on its hands with this acclaimed modern adaptation, left, of the Greek tragedy Philoctetes by poet and playwright Kae Tempest, starring Lesley Sharp as a war hero stranded on a desert island. Until Sept 11 nationaltheatre.org.uk

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL

This theatrical take on the Hollywood workplace comedy kicks off a UK tour, with Louise Redknapp, pictured far right, returning to the role she played in the West End. Running at the Southampton Mayflower, from Tuesday (Aug 31) to Sept 4, then various venues, 9to5themusical.co.uk)

DERREN BROWN: SHOWMAN The master illusionist, right, is back with his first new show for five years. As usual, the content is a mystery, but he’s said the heart of it is ‘about remembering what’s important’. Theatre Royal

Plymouth, Aug 28 to Sept 4, then touring, derrenbrown.co.uk

DIAL M FOR MURDER

Former Strictly champ Tom Chambers and former X Factor favourite Diana Vickers lead this production of the gripping thriller made famous by the 1950s Hitchcock film. Curve Theatre, Leicester, Tuesday August 31] to Sept 4, then touring dialmformurderplay. com