Christopher C Gibbs in Wiesenthal at the King’s Head

IN Northbound Boy, James Hogan’s queer comedy, Rory makes a play for Ken’s family jewels, only to discover Aunt Ivy’s already whisked them away. This home certainly isn’t where his heart is. Until Sept 1. Tom Dugan’s one-man play, starring Christopher C Gibbs, is based on the true story of Simon Wiesenthal, who devoted his life to bringing Nazi war criminals to justice. Wiesenthal honours this noble but flawed hero, his dedication and tenacity. Sept 3-15. kingsheadtheatre.com/

• Randy Johnson’s A Night with Janis Joplin celebrates the singer and her musical influences from Aretha Franklin to Nina Simone. Joplin exploded onto the music scene in 1967 and overnight became the queen of rock ‘n’ roll. The show includes songs such as Piece of My Heart, Mercedes Benz and Summertime. Mary Bridget Davies and Sharon Sexton share the role of Joplin. Until Sept 28 at the Peacock Theatre. sadlerswells.com/

• Paul du Toit’s The Unlikely Secret Agent is set in South Africa in 1963, a time of political unrest. In Durban, Eleanor, an unassuming single mother, is taken in for questioning. The police are on the hunt for her lover, the notorious “terrorist”, Red Ronnie Kasrils. Aug 28-Sept 1. marylebonetheatre.com/

• Wing Chun tells the true story of Grandmaster Yip Man, who trained Bruce Lee and is credited with bringing Wing Chun, a form of kung fu, to the wider world. Characterised by its close-quarter, rapid fire style, Wing Chun was created by Ng Mui, a Shaolin nun, and the show, a fusion of contemporary dance and martial arts, features a large female cast. Aug 30-Sept 7. sadlerswells.com/

• James Lewis’s The Shatter Box is a dystopian cat-and-mouse tango of interrogation, confession, staying alive and lying through your teeth from Proforça Theatre. Sept 3-14. thelionandunicorntheatre.com/

• The Boys From Syracuse, Rodgers and Hart’s 1938 musical, is a madcap tale of mistaken identity in ancient Greece. Antipholus of Syracuse and his servant, Dromio, arrive in Ephesus to search for their respective identical twins from whom they were separated as children during a shipwreck. The score includes the hit songs This Can’t Be Love and Sing for Your Supper. Sept 5-29. upstairsatthegatehouse.ticketsolve.com/

• In Dogs Don’t Do Ballet, Anna Kemp and Sara Ogilvie’s story of a small dog with a big personality and even bigger dreams, is brought to life with puppets, well-loved ballet music and theatrical comedy. Biff is not like ordinary dogs. He likes moonlight, music, and walking on tiptoes. Biff thinks he’s a ballerina… Ages 3-8. Sept 13-Nov 16. littleangeltheatre.com/

• Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2024 is a hitchhiker’s guide to the human experience. Spanning timelines and realities, numerous artists present a multitude of stories for our times. Sept 17-29. thecockpit.org.uk/