PICK OF THE WEEK

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde

Plenty of momentum, unbearable tension and old-fashioned melodrama in Bill Alexander's production starring David Schofield as the man in two minds about things.

Birmingham Rep (0121 2364455)

Long Day's Journey Into Night

Love, hatred and family feuds. Penelope Wilton tears at the heartstrings in Plymouth Theatre Royal's intelligent revival of Eugene O'Neill's masterpiece. Also starring Richard Johnson and Paul Rhys.

Young Vic, London SE1 (0171-928 6363)

Jude the Obscure / Private Lives / Flesh and Blood

Hardy's novel brought to life; the funniest, most powerful Coward in years and dark passion riding roughshod through Philip Osment's new play. All three in a thrilling triple bill on Saturday.

In rep, Lyric Hammersmith, London W6 (0181-741 2311)