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Now Booking

BOOKING OPENS tomorrow for the West End return of Alan Bennett's The Lady in the Van, directed by Nicholas Hytner and starring Maggie Smith (below).

Queen's Theatre, London W1 (0171-494 5040) previewing from 19 Nov

Last Chance

SINGER-SONGWRITER Joan Armatrading (below) returns for a long-awaited UK tour.

Shepherd's Bush Empire, London (0171-771 2000) 30 Sept; Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow (0141-287 5511) 3 Oct; Vicar St, Dublin (00 3531 454 5533) 5 & 6 Oct