Arts Diary: Will Marriott

Well, it might up in Scarborough, thanks to the Bard himself.

The Stephen Joseph Theatre, where artistic director Chris Monks' version of A Midsummer Night's Dream is being staged, will feature

an extra special performance two weeks today.

A singles night is being held at the theatre ahead of that night's performance, giving people a chance to "find a date or just meet new people and enjoy a glass of wine".

Drinks will be served from 6.30pm, giving singles an hour to mingle before they settle down to watch one of Shakespeare's most magical comedies.

Tickets cost 17 and include a glass of wine and the performance – but what price true love?

Details on 01723 370541.

Some of Doctor Who's most fearsome foes, including the Scarecrows and the Venetian Vampires, were added to theline-up of a live touring extravaganza, it was announced this week.

The show, Doctor Who Live, will visit a number of arena venues later this year including Sheffield Arena, with the Daleks, Cybermen and

Weeping Angels already set to feature.

Now further characters have been added to the live-action spectacle which will see the evil forces taking part in pitched battles on stage.

Alongside the Scarecrows and Vampires will be Judoon, Silurian, Smilers, Winders, Clockwork Robots and Ood to complete a line-up of 11 different creatures.

Star Matt Smith is to be seen in specially-filmed scenes which will feature in the shows, due to visit nine cities for 25 dates.

Doctor Who Live begins in London at Wembley Arena on October 8 and has been devised by executive producer Steven Moffat.

More details and tickets are available from www.doctorwholive.com.

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