1. The Shawl and Duck Variations

Two rarely performed one-act plays by David Mamet and performed by Company of Ten. The Shawl follows two confidence tricksters who want to steal money from a vulnerable young woman, while Duck Variations sees two old men in a park musing on the life of ducks.

Abbey Theatre, Westminster Lodge, Holywell Hill, St Albans, June 5 to 13, 8pm, Sunday matinee, 2.30pm, no showing on Monday, 8 June. Details: 01727 857861, abbeytheatre.org.uk

2.`The Thrill of Love

A gripping drama, which takes a fresh new look at Ruth Ellis, the last woman to be hanged in Britain.

Barn Theatre, Handside Lane, Welwyn Garden City, until June 13, 8pm, Saturday matinee, 2.30pm. Details: 01707 324300, barntheatre.co.uk

3. Robson, Ross and Ratzo

Parliamentary Jazz Award-winner Phil Robson has joined forces with organist Ross Stanley and drummer Gene Calderazzo to create a cutting-edge musical experience for Herts Jazz Club.

Screen 2, Hawthorne Theatre, Welwyn Garden City, Sunday, June 7, 7.30pm. Details: 0300 3039 620, hertsjazz.co.uk

4. Big Eyes (12A)

In 1950s San Francisco artist Walter achieves success with his paintings of big-eyed children. However, the pictures were actually done by his wife, Margaret, and he is passing them off as his own in secret.

Harpenden Public Halls, Southdown Road, Harpenden, Wednesday, June 10, 8pm. Details: 01582 767525, harpendenpublichalls.co.uk

5. Dedication 900

Celebrate St Albans Cathedral’s heritage as the oldest site of continuous Christian worship in Britain. This fascinating new display reflects on the lives of people associated with the building’s long history.

St Albans Cathedral, St Albans, until June 30, 8.45am to 5.45pm. Details: 01727 860780, stalbanscathedral.org