1 STRICTLY GERSHWIN

English National Ballet's song-and-dance tribute to the music of George Gershwin features ballet, ballroom and tap dancing numbers choreographed by Derek Deane, along with the superb singing of the American diva Barbara Cook. Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, SW7 (www.royalalberthall.com 020-7589 8212), until Sun

2 THE TRASHCATCHERS' BALL

A celebration of recycling in this unique interactive dance-installation show, with various performances, games and physical movement presented. With the Newham Recycled Orchestra and Charity Shop DJ. Part of the LIFT Festival. The Lift, West Ham Lane, E15 (www.liftfest.org.uk 020-7490 3964), Sat

3 READING ROOM

A collaborative dance- narrative work of five pieces exploring human interaction, created by Jonathan Lunn, with text by Anthony Minghella and Samuel Beckett. The Oxford Playhouse, Beaumont Street (www.oxfordplayhouse.com 01865 305305), Sat; Rose Theatre, High Street, Kingston-upon-Thames (www.rosetheatrekingston.org 0870 8906004), Sun; The Point, Leigh Road, Eastleigh (www.thepoint-online.co.uk 023-8065 2333), from Fri, until Jun 28

4 HAVANA RATAKAN

Cuban-flavoured dance show featuring jazz, rumba, salsa and mambo. Peacock Theatre, Portugal Street, WC2 (www.sadlers-wells.com 0844 4124322), until Sun

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