PICK OF THE WEEK

FRINGE ROUND-UP

Sarrasine

A powerful revival of Neil Bartlett and Nicolas Bloomfield's musical version of Balzac's tale of a castrato, played to the hilt by Bette Bourne, Francois Testory, Beverley Klein and Sara Kestelman.

Lyric Hammersmith, W6 (0181-741 2311)

All's Well That Ends Well

A strong cast, including rising star David Bark-Jones, set about this dark comedy with real intelligence. Royal Exchange, Manchester (0161-833 9333)

Pentecost

Stewart Parker's moving drama about coming to terms with the past and the present is beautifully acted and shot through with hilarity and hope.

Donmar Warehouse, WC2 (0171-369 1732)