Bird Song: Lighthouse, Poole. THE Siobhan Davies dance company present this striking new production in sound and movement 'in the round' giving the audience a spectacularly close view of the performance which has been conceived in collaboration with visual artist David Ward and composer Andy Pink. The work is staged on Friday and Saturday (October 29 and 30). Telephone 01202 685222.

A Cloud In Trousers: Lighthouse, Poole Small scale theatre arrives at Lighthouse on Monday and Tuesday (November 1 and 2) with this tragi-comedy about sex, art, politic and love. Set during the Russian Revolution it finds three individuals trying to revolutionise themselves by through free love. Fine until possessiveness and jealousy get in the way. Telephone 01202 685222.

Tagged: Lighthouse, Poole. Time is ticking for Chris. Electronically tagged and on a 7pm curfew he is trying to find freedom. Quick fire dialogue, urban soundscapes and a positive Molotov cocktail of poetry. This Red Ladder theatre Company production is aimed at a 13 plus age group.

Stanley Holloway...With A Little Bit of Luck: Lighthouse, Poole. Latterday music hall entertainer Dave Sealey, best known as one half of the duo Cosmotheka, plays tribute the talent of Stanley Holloway in an entertainment that covers everything from the classic monologues like My Word You Do Look Queer to My Fair Lady.

An Audience with Martin Bell: Lighthouse, Poole. Martin Bell has enjoyed colourful careers as both a celebrated war correspondent and, more recently an anti-sleaze campaigning politician. The man in the white suit however now believes that he is too old for both. Find out why at Lighthouse on Monday (November 1).

Fame: The Mayflower, Southampton. Feelgood musical Fame is back at The Mayflower until Saturday (October 30). Focussing on the highs and lows of the talented pupils of New York's High School for the Performing Arts, it offers some fine song and dance routines. Telephone 023 8071 1818.

The Music of Abbey Road: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne. The music of The Beatles is brought back to life in a showthat highlights the late album Abbey Road. Featuring excruciatingly named tribute band Sergeant Pepper's Only Dart Board Band, the production which plays the Tivoli on Friday (October 29) also pays tribute to other periods from the fab four's career. Telephone 01202 885566

Reid All About It: The Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne VETERAN stand-up comic and sometime EastEnders actor Mike Reid brings his latest show to the Tivoli on Saturday (October 30). It finds the funnyman and actor telling jokes and delivering anecdotes about his strange life and career. Did you know for instance that he was once sacked as Roger Moore's stunt double. He is joined by impressionist Hilary O'Neil. Telephone 01202 885566.

The Bacchae - Salisbury Playhouse Kneehigh theatre take the classic myth of The Bacchae and reinvent it in this excellent new production at Salisbury Playhouse. It explores curiosity and control, invasion and rage in a story that is as resonant now as it was 2000 years ago. Chilling, seductive and darkly witty stuff, it opened on Tuesday and runs until Saturday (October 30). Telephone 01722 320333.

The Entertainer - Salisbury City Hall . Granville Saxton stars as Archie Rice in John Osborne's groundbreaking 1950s hit The Entertainer. His bittersweet masterpiece about a third rate music hall turn still driven by dreams of stardom as his livelihood gradually vanishes with the changing times came hot on the heels of Look Back In Anger and established Osborne as one of the foremost playwrights of his generation. It runs until November 13. Telephone 01722 327676.

My Julie: The Regent Centre, Christchurch. Set in the sixties when Mary Poppins and the Sound of Music were the latest thing, this is an affectionate tribute to Julie Andrews as seen through the eyes of obsessive fan Verna and her long-suffering husband Frankie. The show which plays The Regent on Saturday (October 31) features singer Airlie Scott and pianist Andrew D. Brewis. Telephone 01202 499148.

The Chaingang Gang: Buckland Newton and Fontmell Magna Village Halls Take five performers, chain them together and place them in front of a blackboard backdrop and what do you get? - Cartoon de Salvo's fabulous new show, The Chaingang Gang which will be at Buckland Newton and Fontmell Magna on Saturday and Sunday (October 30/31). A must for those who love high quality visual theatre. Full of invention and ingenuity, Telephone (Buckland Newton) 01300 345521 or (Fontmell Magna) 01747 811584

Laughing Gravy - Dorchester Arts Centre The Zenith Theatre Company bring Laughing Gravy, their new play about that great comedy duo Stan Laurel and Oliver hardy to Dorchester on Friday (October 22). A funny and poignant story based on the real life dramas behind the laughs. Telephone 01305 266926.

Jongleurs Comedy Club: Salisbury City Hall. The on-the-road version of Jongleurs Comedy Club comes to Salisbury on Sunday (October 31) with Rudi Lickwood, Marty Wilson and Nick Wilty. Telephone 01722 327676.

Jethro: Salisbury City Hall The world's funniest Cornishman (his description, not ours) takes his much-travelled Off the Wall tour to Salisbury on Wednesday (November 3). West country funnyman Jethro may appear to be something of an acquired taste but, judging by the huge amount of business he does, his near the knuckle humour finds fans with remarkable ease. Telephone 01722 327676.

THE Finn Brothers: Pavilion Theatre Those legendary New Zealanders Tim and Neil Finn first found fame with Crowded House and went on to enjoy illustrious solo careers. Saturday's Pavilion concert is a great chance for fans to get an overview of their talents. Unusual attention is likely to be paid to the support act too as it is none other than Hollywood movie star turned girl with guitar Minnie Driver. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

Paul Carrack, Pavilion Theatre Carrack is without doubt one of the most important popular musicians of the past three decades. even though his name still means little to many a man on the street, his voice is instantly recognised the world over. For 30 years he has helped produce dozens of hit records as either a band member, musician or song-writer. Friday night (October 29) sees him arrive at the Pavilion on his latest tour. Telephone 0870 111 3000. . Kokoro: Lighthouse, Poole The Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra's contemporary music ensemble join forces with conductor Mark Forkgen and soprano Bernadette Lord on Saturday (October 30) for an evening of music that includes works by those great rivals Harrison Birtwhistle and Peter Maxwell Davies. Telephone 01202 885222.

Charlie Landsborough: Pavilion Theatre VETERAN English country singer Charlie Landsborough - the man who became an overnight success at the age of 50 when is single What Colour Is the Wind? Suddenly took off - returns to the Pavilion theatre on Sunday (October 31). You either love this Scouse song-smith or you're completely disinterested. Either way he'll be playing to a packed house. 0870 111 3000.

Moscow City Ballet: Pavilion Theatre The Moscow City Ballet arrive in town next week with productions at the Pavilion of those perennial favourites of Cinderella on Monday (November 1) and The Sleeping Beauty on Tuesday and Wednesday (November 2 and 3). Telephone 0870 111 3000.

La Volee d'Castors: Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. Boot-stomping folk from this violin and accordion driven Canadian band. The six piece from Quebec play high energy music heavily laced with Gallic and Celtic influences. World music for those who enjoy to dance. Telephone 01425 612393.

The Counterfeit Stones: Salisbury City Hall. The very wonderful Counterfeit Stones continue their celebrated Get Yoer Dooh Dahs Out Tour at Salisbury City Hall tonight. You know: "Charlie's good tonight..." and "You don't want my trouser to fall down now, do you?" Ah memories! Telephone 01722 327676.

Peter Karrie and Friends: Salisbury City Hall. One of THE great voices of musical theatre sings favourites from the genre including showstoppers from Les Miserable, Evita, Miss Saigon and of course Phantom of the Opera. Special guest is comedian and host of TV's Catchphrase Roy Walker. Telephone 01722 327676.

Foster and Allen: Salisbury City Hall Irish singing duo Mick Foster and Tony Allen celebrate 25 years as a double act with songs from their eighteen gold award-winning albums. Amazing but true statistic coming up: this pair have released more consecutive gold and platinum albums than any in the UK than any other artist. Those who aren't weeping or shaking their heads in incredulity will be in the audience. Telephone 01722 32767.

Monique: Bridport Arts Centre French chanteuse Monique sings Gallic classics from Piaf, Aznavour, Gainsborough as well as contemporary singers like Patricia Kaas in his evening celebrating the 25thanniversary of the Bridport St Vaast La Hougue Twinning Association. Telephone 01308 425204

Tommy Emmanuel: Turner Sims Concert Hall: Southampton Australian guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel plays the Turner Sims on Tuesday (November 2). Best known to many for his appearance at the closing ceremony at the Sydney Olympics, he has also toured and worked with everyone from Bill Wyman and Eric Clapton. Chet Atkins described him as "one of the greatest guitar players on the planet." Telephone 023 8059 5151.

Corkscrew: Shell Bay Bistro, Studland. There's a rock 'n' roll show from versatile local band Corkscrew at the Shell Bay Bistro on Friday (October 29). The band, formed around the nucleus of husband and wife music/comedy/magic and belly dancing duo Roger and Sandy Downton aka Tony and Yasmin Risotto, will be playing real rock 'n' roll for the occasion. Tickets include a buffet. Telephone 01202 740279.

Simon Swarbrick Sextet: Dorchester Arts Centre. Jazz violinist Simon Swarbrick brings his hugely innovative band to Dorchester Arts centre on Saturday (Oct 30). In addition to Swarbrick himself it features pianist Julie Lewis, bassist Rodney Teague, saxophonist Clive Ashley, trumpeter Geoff Miller and drummer Dave Wallace. Telephone 01305 266926.

Viva Santana/Who's Who/ Geno Washington: Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone. Tribute band Viva Santana plays Mr Kyps on Friday (October 29) at the start of a weekend of marvellously mixed musical offerings. On Saturday there's another set from Jethro Tull copyists The Dayglo Pirates and on Sunday the UK's own American soul veteran Geno Washington brings his Ram Jam Band back to town for some vintage soul and R&B. Telephone 01202 748945.