The Merry Opera Company presents a new production of The Mikado: 3 Sep: Barn Theatre, Oxted; 5 Sep: Christ Church, Isle of Dogs; 9 Sep: Arts Centre, Bridport; 12 Sep: Layer Marney Tower, Layer Marney; 18 Sep (mat & eve): Elgiva, Chesham; 23 Sep: The Cube, Corby; 24 Sep: Players Theatre, Thame; 1 Oct: The Corn Hall, Diss; 2 Oct: Arts Centre, Southwold; 10 Oct: Astor Community Theatre, Deal; 16 Oct: Parish Church, Mitcham; 17 Oct: Sarah Thorne Theatre, Broadstairs. www.merryopera.co.uk.