1 COLLABORATION & TAKING SIDES

Michael Pennington stars in Ronald Harwood’s theatrical diptych examining the dividing line between collaboration and betrayal during the Nazi era.
Minerva Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester (www.cft.org.uk 01243 781312), both plays open Tues

2 ELAINE STRITCH AT LIBERTY

The legendary American actress proves her power with anecdotal humour and memorable song.
Shaw Theatre, Euston Road, NW1 (www.theshawtheatre.com 0870 0332600), from Thur, until Aug 10

3 THE SHADOWMASTER

A musical adaptation of J. M. Barrie’s Dear Brutus, a darkly comic social satire about sinister happenings at a summer house party.
King’s Head Theatre, Upper Street, N1 (www.kingsheadtheatre.org 0870 8900149), from Tues, until Sept 7

4 . . . SOME TRACE OF HER

Katie Mitchell’s adaptation of Dostoevsky’s The Idiot, using performance, photography and live video projection.
National Theatre: Cottesloe, South Bank, SE1 (www.nationaltheatre.org.uk 020-7452 3000), opens Wed

5 THE WIZARD OF OZ

The familiar old tale of Dorothy and the worryingly weird friends she picks up on the yellow brick road is restaged by Jude Kelly.
Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre, SE1 (www.southbankcentre.co.uk 0871 6632500), opens Tues

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