Twenty things you must do this winter

Theatre

Aladdin No winter season would be complete without an old-fashioned panto. He’s behind you!
Where King’s Theatre Glasgow, 297 Bath Street, Glasgow G2.
When 6 December to 12 January: 0844-871 7627, www.atgtickets.com/venues/kings-theatre

Jeeves And Wooster In Perfect Nonsense Adapted from the works of PG Wodehouse, Stephen Mangan stars as Bertie Wooster alongside Matthew Macfadyen as Jeeves.
Where Duke of York’s Theatre, 104 St Martin’s Lane, London WC2.
When Until 8 March: 0844-871 3051, www.jeevesandwoosterplay.com


King Lear Frank Langella, winner of three Tony awards, will play the title role in this new adaptation.
Where Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, West Sussex.
When Until 30 November: 01243-781312, www.cft.org.uk

The Nutcracker This ballet has become synonymous with Christmas. Enjoy Tchaikovsky’s classic score as you journey back in time to a snow-covered world of Edwardian elegance.
Where London Coliseum, St Martin’s Lane, London WC2.
When 11 December to 5 January 2014: 020-7845 9300, www.eno.org

The Wind In The Willows This timeless tale of Ratty, Mole and Toad is brought to life for the stage by Francis Hardy.
Where Grand Theatre, Singleton Street, Swansea.
When 18 to 23 November: 01792-475715, www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=6616

Exhibitions

A Highland Romance: Victorian Views Of Scottishness View some of the most popular paintings by Scottish artists from the 19th century.
Where Manchester Art Gallery, Mosley Street, Manchester.
When Until 1 September: 0161-235 8888, www.manchestergalleries.org

Aquatopia: The Imaginary Of The Ocean Deep Showcases 150 contemporary and historic works, exploring how we have imagined the deep to be through time and across cultures.
Where Tate St Ives, Porthmeor Beach, St Ives, Cornwall.
When Until 26 January 2014: 01736-796226, www.tate.org.uk/visit/tate-st-ives

Beyond El Dorado: Power And Gold In Ancient Colombia Explores the myths related to El Dorado. The exhibition features 250 pieces from the museum’s own collection and from the Gold Museum in Bogota, Colombia. Where British Museum, Great Russell Street, London WC1.
When Until 23 March: 020-7323 8299, www.britishmuseum.org


New Acquisitions at the Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art Highlights the most exciting new additions to the gallery’s collection.
Where Scottish National Gallery Of Modern Art, 75 Belford Road, Edinburgh.
When Until 1 March 2014: 0131-624 6200, www.nationalgalleries.org

Pop Art Design Will feature more than 200 works by leading Pop Art artists, including Peter Blake, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Ettore Sottsass.
Where Barbican Centre, Silk Street, London EC2.
When Until 9 February 2014: 020-7638 8891, www.barbican.org.uk

Cinema

Anchorman: The Legend Continues If this film is anything like Will Ferrell’s original hilarious newsroom spoof, then no doubt it will be another cult hit.
When: Nationwide from 20 December.

Kill Your Darlings This film focuses on the great poets of the beat generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and William Burroughs. Stars Daniel Radcliffe.
When: Nationwide from 6 December.


Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom A biopic of Mandela’s life from growing up in a rural village to becoming the first democratically elected president of South Africa. Early reviews suggest it will sweep up many awards.
When: Nationwide from 3 January.

Philomena This is the engrossing story of an unmarried woman’s search for her son, who was forcibly taken away from her by nuns. Stars Judi Dench and Steve Coogan.
When: Nationwide from 1 November.

The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug Part two of Tolkien’s epic, The Hobbit. Stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Cate Blanchett and Ian McKellen.
When: Nationwide from 13 December.

Television 

Agatha Christie’s Poirot These four ‚films will see David Suchet reprise his role as the Belgian detective for the last time. The ‚first of the ‚films, The Big Four, aired on 23 October, is available to watch on ITV Player.
When ITV, Wednesday, 31 October at 9pm.

Downton Christmas Special It wouldn’t be Christmas without a bumper Downton. There is no information yet about the episode, but all we can do is keep our ‚fingers crossed that it won’t have us sobbing into our turkey dinner this year.
When ITV, Christmas Day.

Fleming Dominic Cooper stars as the James Bond author, Ian Fleming. The series explores the early life of the charming, enigmatic man behind 007.
When Sky Atlantic, January 2014.

Sherlock Season three of this thrilling and fast-paced contemporary re-imagining of the Arthur Conan Doyle classic, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman.
When BBC One, early 2014.

The Escape Artist After the huge success of Broadchurch (which returns to our screens early next year) David Tennant stars in this new BBC thriller.
When BBC One, Tuesday, 29 October at 9pm.

TV schedules are liable to change.