Theatre
After The Party, Criterion Theatre, W1, to 12 Aug, criterion-theatre.co.uk Part of the Criterion's Playing The Games season, Serge Cartwright's play concerns two old friends from Stratford who see a way out of their rut through the Games.
Exhibitions
Slow Boat, Chisenhale Gallery, E3, 5 Aug to 11 Aug, chisenhale.org.uk The art vessel arrives at Chisenhale, offering work by Benedict Drew and members of the young Propeller group.
The Real Truth: A World's Far, Raven Row, E1, to 19 Aug, ravenrow.org Susan Treister's exhibition with talks and events exploring global conspiracies.
Music
John Etheridge, Pizza Express Jazz Club, W1, to 8 Aug, pizzaexpresslive.com Skilful, open-minded and entertaining guitarist appearing in various contexts, from his swing-celebrating Sweet Chorus (tonight) to the Soft Machine Legacy band (7 & 8 Aug).
BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra/National Youth Orchestra Of Scotland, Royal Albert Hall, SW7, 5 Aug, royalalberthall.com James MacMillan's Fanfare Upon One Note features during Prom 31 alongside Loch Ness – A Postcard From Scotland, a world premiere from Thea Musgrave.
Comedy
Shazia Mirza, The Lion & Unicorn, Kentish Town, NW5, 5 Aug, giantolive.com The pioneering female Muslim comic explores cultural tensions and mutual misunderstandings between different ethnic groups – with gags.
Bob Mills, 99 Club, Storm, Leicester Square, WC2, 5 Aug, 99clubcomedy.com A stalwart of the British comedy scene for many years, Mills is still a hugely dependable entertainer providing an absolutely copper-bottomed live show.
Events and family
Antony's Meltdown: Marina Abramovic – Lecture For Women, Queen Elizabeth Hall, SE1, meltdown.southbankcentre.co.uk The massively acclaimed performance artist presents a lecture for women only, entitled The Spirit In Any Condition Does Not Burn.
Cleopatra: Not the Usual Passion Assigned to A Woman, Purcell Room, SE1, 5 Aug, southbankcentre.co.uk Janet Suzman, Kim Cattrall and Jude Kelly discuss complexity of the role of Cleopatra, and of her relevance to modern women.
Music
Sheltered, The Lock Tavern, Camden, NW1, 5 Aug, free, lock-tavern.com Paper Crows and Duologue are live at a night of indie, rock and electro, spun by Ten Story and Sheltered DJs.
