GREASE is the word at the Bournemouth Pavilion as Jonathan Wilkes continues to star as love-struck High School gangleader Danny Zuko in the latest touring production of the perennially popular American musical at the Pavilion. The show - most famously remembered for its 1970s film version with John Travolta and Olivia Newton John - plays the Pavilion from until Saturday August 28. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

BOURNEMOUTH Pier Theatre's season continues in classic fashion with Ray Cooney's knockabout political farce Out of Order. Starring Paul Shane from Hi de Hi and Vicki Michelle from 'Allo 'Allo and Giles Watling from Bread. It focuses on the sleazy intentions of Junior Minister Richard Willy (I kid you not). The Right Honourable Willy has designs a certain opposition leader's typist but things don't go quite according to plan. Runs until August 28. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

SUNDAY night's at The Pier meanwhile offer good old fashioned variety entertainment in the form of the hugely popular Summer Seaside Special. Acts include sixties singing stars The Bachelors and Susan "Bobby's Girl" Maughan, oriental magic act Tensai and comedian and compere Stu "Crush a Grape" Francis. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

REGULAR summer visitors are delighted to see that long-running rock 'n' roll musical That'll Be The Day is once again back in town. The show takes a light-hearted look at the golden era of popular music is playing the Bournemouth International Centre from Wednesdays to Saturdays. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

MEANWHILE That'll be the Day star Trevor Payne will be guesting in a charity football match at Christchurch FC near Hurn on Sunday (Aug 22), Trevor who trialed for Bristol City before deciding to go into showbiz - will be joined by former Saints players including Matt Le Tissier, Jimmy Case and Peter Osgood. The match raise money for the Wessex Autistic Society Domino Appeal. Tickets available at the gate.

MIRACLE Theatre bring their latest open air production - a curiously funny new version of Shakespeare's Hamlet - to Dorset this weekend. It plays Kimmeridge Bay on Friday (August 20). Telephone 01305 269512, Shillingstone Rec on Saturday Telephone 01258 860784 and Boveridge House at Cranborne on Sunday. Telephone 01725 517883.

WEST country comic Jethro is back this summer with his touring one-man show. The world's funniest Cornishman (his own description) delivers wry observations on life in a moderately filthy way and people love him for it. Prince Charles is a particular fan, but then he does have a specific interest in things Cornish. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

MUSIC:

FEMALE impersonators The Star Sisters (aka Simon Buchanan and Mr Ken Dee) are back in action with their regular summer show at the Voltz Night Spot at Bournemouth's New Durley Dean Hotel on Sunday nights. Get ready for their versions of Shirley Bassey, Julie Andrews, Liza Minelli and even Anne Robinson. Telephone 01202 525564.

TURNING the clock back to the days of the legendary Rat Pack era, the Kings of Swing turn Bournemouth temporarily into sixties Las Vegas on Tuesday nights as the re-live the days when Frank, Sammy and Deano reigned supreme. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

SINGER Marie Murphy and pianist Andrew D. Brewis relive the magic of Doris Day at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Saturday (Aug 21). Adorable Doris will feature favourites like Que Sera, Sera, Secret Love, Pillow Talk and Sentimental Journey. Telephone 499148.

JAZZ returns to Beaulieu on Saturday with a performance by musician Tony Carter and Friends. For some it will turn back the clock 40 years to the days when Lord Montague's stately home was host to one of Britain's most popular jazz festivals. Telephone 01590 675268.

THE Swing Unlimited Big Band is joined by award winning local blues hero Harry Skinner and his band at Mr Kyps in Lower Parkstone on Friday night for an evening of blues and swing. The gig will find them performing together and as separate units. Telephone 01202 748945.

SUMMER Ballet Creations present a production of Coppelia at Salisbury City Hall on Saturday (August 21). Performances are at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Telephone 01722 327676.

MICHAEL Woolridge gives a free lunchtime recital on the Bournemouth Pavilion Ballroom's electronic organ at 1pm on Tuesday.