First: A Season of Solo Performances

Straddling theatre, comedy, cabaret, spoken word and most things in between, this programme of 18 solo shows kicks off on Wed Jan 9 with 'Sometimes I Laugh Like My Sister', Rebecca Peyton's passionate, sometimes sharply comic show in response to the death of her sister while on BBC assignment in Somalia. Other highlights include 'I'm Hans Christian Anderson' (Wed Jan 16), uncovering the adult truths behind the children's fairytales; 'The Stories of Shakey P', Charles Dupré's rap-battle take on Shakespeare (Thu Jan 10-Sat Jan 12); and three shows from stand-up story teller Pete Searles. For the full programme visit www.tristanbatestheatre.co.uk.