Bizet's electric Carmen opera shocked and scandalised polite society when it was first performed by Paris' Opera-Comique in 1875. His pulse-quickening take on the tale of the ultimate femme fatale was filled with turbulent emotion, scintillating sensuality and a score that would go on to become one of the opera canon's most widely performed works thanks to its brilliant marriage of melody, harmony and orchestration. Experience the hot blooded drama as performed by the San Diego Opera, featuring Italian-American mezzo-soprano Ginger Costa-Jackson and American tenor Robert Jackson as the ill-fated lovers at the centre of the story.

One of the most enduring fairy tales the world over, Cinderella continues to enchant audiences of all ages in many mediums. The next to slip on the glass slippers are California Ballet who present this glittering new production with glorious sets, costumes and exhilarating choreography from Jarod Nelson. This is Cinderella, reimagined!

After an exciting revival on Broadway in 2016, the first since its marathon 18-year run, Cats is finally heading out on tour, bringing the feline frolics to a town near you! Full of musical theatre classics, instantly recognizable costumes, and choreography and bursting with cat-itude, this iconic show is purrfect for newcomers and old-timers.

San Francisco native Ali Wong is a comedian unafraid to leave no stone unturned as she confronts taboo topics with hilarious consequences. Sex, her marriage, pregnancy and more sex are topics she frequently sinks her teeth into, tearing into feminism and sexism with an unmatched voraciousness. She may seem like a demure mom of one when she first meets the eye, but Wong brass, bold, lewd and taking the comedy scene by storm.

Described as "Riverdance for the voice", this truly Irish ensemble takes their influences from the likes of Enya, Moya Brennan and Clannad, with their unique spin on traditional songs and modern pieces earning them 10 million albums sold worldwide since their inception.