What's on in Plymouth this weekend: Jan 11, 12, 13

As always, there are plenty of things to do in and around Plymouth this weekend. Thisisplymouth.co.uk gives you a choice selection of events you can enjoy including nights out with friends and days spent with the family.

Arts, Culture and food

Dick Whittington

Back by popular demand, veteran pantomime dame Christopher Biggins takes on the role of Sarah the cook alongside Basil Brush and Hilary O'Neil in this adaptation of the rags to riches tale.

Times: See venue's website for details

Venue: Theatre Royal, Royal Parade South

Frankenstein

A comic adaptation of Mary Shelley's horror novel about a scientist and his monster. Performed by Miracle Theatre Company.

Times: Jan 13, 5pm

Venue: Callington Town Hall,Callington,

Locally sourced game dishes for autumn and winter at Bistro One

Discover the true wild flavour of Dartmoor and Exmoor Game this Autumn and Winter @ Bistro One. Sustainable and healthy we offer Red Deer, Wood Pigeon, Wild Rabbit, Pheasant and Partridge during the game season. Original dishes and brilliant wines to match these truly with flavours of the WestCountry. Do call for daily menu choice.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Bistro One,68 Ebrington Street

Job Club

Make your CV stand out from the rest in an innovative and professional style! Get supportive friendly advice to find jobs online with the new Universal Jobmatch website.

Times: Friday, January 11

Venue: Oasis Training, Crown Centre, 28 Manor Street, Stonehouse

Nightlife

Gliteratti

Resident DJs play dance, pop and R&B, plus host Lauren Pope.

Times: Times: Jan 11, phone for times

Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross

Borderline

In room one, rock, alternative and punk courtesy of DJ Konrad, DJs Synn and Aides spin metal in room two and DJs Lavis and Nobes play drum'n'bass, indie, old skool and cheese in room three.

Times: Jan 11, 10pm-4am

Venue: C103, Union Street

Fridays at View 2

DJ Ryan Platts spins soulful R&B, funk, house and club tracks downstairs. With DJ Apache playing R&B, house and funk upstairs.

Times: Jan 11, phone for time

Venue: View 2, Vauxhall Quay

Free Cuba Party

Latin, salsa, merengue and bachata tunes courtesy of resident DJs.

Times: Jan12, 10pm-1am

Venue: Barbican Theatre Castle Street

Saturdays at Revolution

DJ Ewan spins chart and pop, while DJ Snake plays R&B in the Ba

Times: Jan 12, phone for times

Venue: Revolution,32 Derrys Cross

Days out and cinema

Learn to dance Kizomba!

Nicknamed the African tango, the Kizomba is a slow, beautiful dance suitable for all ages.

Times: Jan 13, 7pm

Venue: Marina Bar, The Barbican

Rust And Bone (De Rouille Et D'Os)

Stephanie trains killer whales but her close working relationship with these majestic creatures ends when one orca severs her legs. An earlier one-night stand with single father Ali sows the seeds of an unconventional romance.

Times: See venue's website for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street.

The Sapphires

Aboriginal singer Gail McCrae, her sisters Cynthia and Julie and their estranged cousin Kay discover their voices entertaining troops in Vietnam under the watchful eye of booze-sodden Irish talent scout, Dave.

Times: See venue's webiste for times

Venue: Plymouth Arts Centre, 38 Looe Street.

Texas Chainsaw 3D

Many years after the Sawyer family ran amok in Newt, Texas, adopted daughter Heather returns to the place of her birth and stumbles into a bloody battle for survival against hulking Leatherface.

Times: See venue's website for details

Venue: Vue, Barbican Leisure Centre, Shapters Road.