SENSATIONAL Irish dance show Lord of the Dance reaches the end of its month-long residency at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth on Sunday (August 31) . Great dancing, stirring Celtic rhythms and a classic mythological tale of good triumphing over evil. What more could you want? It's playing the Pavilion six nights a week. 01202 456456.

ONE-TIME star of 70s sitcom Are You Being Served John Inman stars in classic seaside farce Bedside Manners at the Pier Theatre in Bournemouth until Saturday September 6. Also starring are Confessions Of.... veteran Robin Askwith, Louise English, Georgina Moon and Malcolm Lord who played Bungle Bear in Rainbow. 01202 456456.

JIM Davidson returns to the Bournemouth International Centre on Sunday with his xxx-rated adults only show. Definitely not for the easily offended. Davidson's old mate and sometime panto co-star Roger Kitter from 'Allo 'Allo is support act. Davidson plays every Sunday until September 7. He plays Weymouth Pavilion on Monday and Tuesday nights. Tel 01202 456456 (Bournemouth) or 01305 783225 (Weymouth).

LONG-running feel-good rock 'n' roll musical That'll Be The Day plays the Bournemouth International Centre. Enjoying its seventh summer season in the town it promises a good-natured romp through the glory years of pop from Elvis and Buddy Holly through the Beat boom and the summer of love to glam-rock. It plays Wednesday to Saturday at the BIC and on Sunday nights moves round the coast to the Weymouth Pavilion. Call 01202 456456 (Bournemouth) or 01305 783225 (Weymouth).

THE man who styles himself "The World's funniest Cornishman" Jethro continues six weeks of Monday night mirth-making at the Pavilion Theatre. Bearded and bawdy, he tells tall tales from England's own wild west. Every week until September 15. Tel 01202 456456.

WANNABE stars also get the chance to air their talents at Weymouth where Wednesday Night Live 2003 gives them an opportunity to compete for a place in the grand final in September. Tel 01305 838384.

THE Summer Seaside Spectacular brings sixties singers Susan 'Bobby's Girl' Maughan and The Bachelors to the Pier Theatre in Bournemouth on this and every Sunday night until September 7. Also appearing are George Formby tribute star Alan Randall and Stu 'Crush a Grape' Francis. Call 01202 456456.

BALLET Creations stage a second performance of Swan Lake From Scratch at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Saturday (August 30). The show is the result of the a summer holiday week of workshops for children aged eight or over held at the Regent. The show is a performance of Tchaikovsky's much loved ballet. Call 01202 499148.

A SUMMER Sunshine Spectacular is presented by the multi-talented young performers of Studland Youth Music Theatre who won an Arts For Everyone Award six years ago. Their annual touring show to plays the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Sunday. Something for all the family. Telephone 01202 499148.

DON'T be surprised if you see Romeo, Juliet wandering around Bournemouth next week Actors from Theatre of Now will be presenting Shakespeare's tragic romance at several outdoor locations in the town centre from Monday (August 25 ) until Wednesday (September 3). The project which will be performed in the Lower Gardens, on the seafront and elsewhere is part of Bournemouth Borough Council's arts development programme. Telephone 01202 451805

THE Channel Counties Amateur Dance Association stages the national selection events for the English National Dance Association at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth on Saturday (August 30). Top stuff from the main contenders in a variety of styles. Telephone 01202 432111 for further information.

DRAG artistes extraordinaire The Star Sisters return to the New Durley Dean Hotel in Bournemouth every Sunday night until August 31. This year the sisters, alias Mr Ken Dee and Simon Buchanan, are joined by special guest star Marc Valentine. Their show in the hotel's Voltz Nite Spot includes music, tributes, sketches and extravagant frocks. Tel: 01202 525564.

ENTERTAINMENT for kids aged seven to 12 years arrives at Yetminster Village Scout Hut on Sunday (August 31) in the form of Linda Morse's hilarious music theatre workshop Kanyu - The Fire God. Kanyu has two heads, seven arms, three legs and is ugliest creature you can imagine. He's got a serious makeover job on his hands. Loads of opportunity to dress-up and have a good time. Telephone 01935 872471.

A FULL day workshop for children aged five and upwards in the art of making and performing with rod puppets is being staged at Chetnole Village Hall on Monday (September 1), For more information about the session run by Puppetcraft call 01935 872821.

LAST weekend saw former Rolling Stone Mick Taylor strut is not inconsiderably funky stuff at Mr Kyps This Friday sees Stones tribute band The Rollin Stoned at the Lower Parkstone venue. Meanwhile Thursday sees blues outfit The Ian Parker Band in action and Saturday (August 30) gives space to Two Tonic for a night of ska. Telephone 01202 748945.

GERRY Brown and the Mission Hall Band play the Concorde Club at Eastleigh on Sunday (August 31). Great dance sounds at this ever excellent jazz venue. Telephone 023 8061 3989.

TRIBUTE band Here and Now put in their regular Friday night stint at the Weymouth Pavilion playing hits by everyone from S Club and Kylie to Britney and Blue. Tel 01305 783225.