1. Hard New World

A multimedia sci-fi musical, set in 2064, projects the future of faith in a hard new world. Written for the 50th anniversary of Northwood and Pinner Synagogue, this disturbing, dystopic but ultimately life-affirming story uses a live rock band on stage, film, video and plenty of live action to tell a story for all generations.

  • Northwood and Pinner Synagogue, Oaklands Gate, Northwood, on Sunday, November 16 at 2pm and 5pm. Details: 01923 822592, npls.org.uk

2. The Last Tour

At a time when all our thoughts turn to all the servicemen and women who have fought and died for us over the years, artist Sara Waymont presents her first solo exhibition, a special series of works created when she visited British forces in Afghanistan in January as an accredited war artist, where she was embedded with 617 Squadron, the legendary ‘Dambusters’.

  • The Cow Byre Art Gallery, Pinn Way, Ruislip, from Monday, November 17 to Saturday, November 22, from 10am to 5pm. Details: 01895 558199, compasstheatre.co.uk

3. Jim Davidson – No Further Action

Love him or loathe him, very few comedians could turn the worst year of their life into a resounding success. No Further Action sees Jim tell the story of his arrest as part of Operation Yewtree and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and his attempts to win back the nation. Over 16s only.

  • Beck Theatre, Grange Road, Hayes, on Wednesday, November 19 at 7.30pm. Details: 020 8561 8371, becktheatre.org.uk

4. Jesus Christ Superstar

Players 2 present Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s global phenomenon that has been wowing audiences around the world for more than 40 years. This ground-breaking rock musical tells the story of the last seven days of Jesus of Nazareth, and features the hit songs Superstar and I Don’t Know How to Love Him.

  • Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, from Wednesday, November 19 to Saturday, November 22 at 7.45pm with a 2.30pm Saturday matinee. Details: 01895 673200, compasstheatre.co.uk

5. Magic of Motown

The all-new Reach Out – 50 Years of No 1 UK Hits tour sees five-star performances of more than 36 Motown classics from The Temptations, The Supremes, Four Tops, Jackson 5, The Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie and many more.

  • Harrow Arts Centre, Uxbridge Road, Hatch End, on Thursday, November 20 at 7.30pm. Details: 020 8416 8989, harrowarts.com