5 things to do this week

Des O’Driscoll looks at some of the things going on around the country.

1|Theatre|

The 39 Steps

Alfred Hitchcock famously adapted John Buchan’s 1914 spy thriller, and now it gets a stage version,

• Gaiety, Dublin, from tomorrow

2|TV|

Irish Pictorial Weekly

We’re reaching the point of peak commemoration around now, but this 1916 special from the master satirists should at least skewer some of the people who managed to do well on the backs of others’ struggles.

• RTÉ One, Wednesday, 9.35pm

3 |gig|

Georgie Fame

The Phil Ware Concert Series continues with a visit from the singer of such 1960s hits as ‘The Ballad of Bonnie and Clyde’.

• Triskel, Cork, Thursday

4|gig|

Paul Dunlea Big Band

The Cork trombonist/composer is joined by Jack O’Rourke and other guests for a night of music from Frank Sinatra and co.

• Cork Opera House, Thursday

5|film|

Batman v Superman

Reviews from the critics have been mixed, but this blockbuster offers too much star power and superhero action for the masses not to be curious.

• Cinemas nationwide