PICK OF THE DAY

THE FILM

Hellzapoppin'

A flat-out, inspired, bizarre, zany comedy of lunatic sub-plots, pratfalls, cinematic sight gags and mile-a-minute dialogue featuring hyper-energetic Martha Raye in the midst of the mayhem. Way ahead of its time and a complete one-off.

Queen's Theatre, Belfast 2pm, 7pm (01232 244857)

THE PLAY

The Misanthrope

Moliere's comedy, last seen at this address in a translation by Neil Bartlett, now in a new version by Royal Court favourite Martin Crimp with a classy cast including the underrated Ken Stott, who was the best thing in Arthur Miller's overrated Broken Glass.

Young Vic, London SE1 7pm (0171-928 6363)

THE GIG

John Abercrombie

Finely wrought modern jazz guitar from one of the jewels in the crown of Manfred Eicher's ECM records, the label that made stars out of talents as diverse as Pat Metheny, Keith Jarrett and Arvo Part.

The Rhythmic, London N1 8pm (0171-713 5859)