SENSATIONAL Irish dance show Lord of the Dance continues it month-long residency at the Pavilion Theatre in Bournemouth. 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 seven 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.

OPERA del Mar stage their version of Puccini's Tosca at Brownsea Island until Saturday August 16. A lavish open air show, it features Irmgard Elizabeth Berry and Gary Coward reprising their highly praised 1997 performances as Tosca and Scarpia. A word of warning though performances takes place regardless of the weather although if rain is threatening the orchestral instruments it may continue with keyboard accompaniment only. Call 01202 456456.

THE Daily Echo's annual search for the stars of tomorrow continues at The Wessex Hotel in Bournemouth on Sunday night with the latest heat of Star Trail. The contest, watched closely by showbiz scouts, culminates in a grand final and a chance to win not only cash prizes but a place in representing Bournemouth in the British Resorts talent show. Tel 01202 547844.Heats every Sunday and Thursday.

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 hold the first of two summer holiday weeks of workshops at the Regent Centre in Christchurch next week. The idea is to create a production of Swan Lake from Scratch. Workshops take place between Monday August 18 and Saturday August 23 and Monday August 25 and Saturday August 30. Both culminate with a performance of Tchaikovsky's timeless ballet. Aimed at children of eight or over. Call 01202 499148.

MEANWHILE Ballet Creations present a gala performance of highlights from Swan Lake and The Nutcracker plus the world premiere of Lyra's Dream, a ballet in the stars set to music by TV astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, at Salisbury City Hall this Saturday (August 16). Call 01722 327676.

THERE'S children's entertainment at Martinstown Village Hall on Friday (August 15) when Clair Cambell-Hutchins brings some favourite CBeebies tunes to Martinstown Village Hall for a half day of dance aimed at three to six-year-olds. Telephone 01305 889139.

ON Monday Nikki Northover gives youngsters aged from six to 12-years the chance to recreate the jungle through sound, movement and drama. At Milton Abbas Reading Room. Tel: 01258 880523.

DRAG artistes extraordinare 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.

SINGERS from the Hungarian State Opera join Dorset Opera this weekend to present the first UK performances of Erkel's Hunyadi Laszlo at Sherborne Schol Hall on Friday (August 15) and Saturday (August 16). The shows come in advance of performance at the UCL Bloomsbury Theatre in London on Monday (August 18)

THE fourth annual Midsummer Nights Dream open-air picnic concerts continue with Atomic Kitten topping the bill in the beautiful grounds of Broadlands, Lord Romsey's historic home at Romsey on Saturday August 16. There's a full supporting cast for the Brit Award trio including new boy band D-Side. Gates open at 3.00pm in plenty of time for a picnic before the entertainment between 7.00 and 10.00pm. Telephone 0870 2255163/0870 2255164 or book tickets through the Bournemouth International Centre 01202 456456.

THERE are two more concerts of widely differing styles in the Lakeside Magic series of open-air extravaganzas at Kingston Maurward near Dorchester this weekend. Friday August 15 finds August Court Productions presenting Mozart's much loved opera The Marriage of Figaro in full Georgian costume and with music by the Brandenburg Opera Orchestra and singers from Welsh National Opera and Covent Garden. While on Sunday (August 17) there will be a mixture of trad and Dixieland Jazz with Kenny Ball and his Jazzmen. Telephone 01305 751631.

CHARTBUSTING girl group Mis-Teeq play a special Party on the Pitch gig at Salisbury City Football Club at Old Sarum on Friday August 15. The show is staged in conjunction with local radio station Spire FM. Tel: 01722 327676.

IF you were a fan of the late but brilliant Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher then get yourself down to Mr Kyps in Lower Parkstone on Friday August 15 for a bluesy blast from the past with tribute band Sinnerboy, Meanwhile Saturday night sees an appearance on the Kyp's stage from REM tribute act Stipe. Telephone 01202 748945.

MULTI-talented musicians and entertainers Roger Downton and his wife Sandy are probably best known for their comedy magic and belly-dancing cabaret act Tony Risotto and Yasmin Asar but they also play in the band Corkscrew who will be presenting the Sounds of the Sixties at the Shell Bay Bistro on Saturday. They will also turn the clock back to the 50s for their own inimitable tribute to Chuck Berry. Telephone 01202 740279.

THE Joe Mudele Jazz Trio with Peter Antony, a one-time understudy for Dudley Moore noted for his masterly impressions of Tony Bennett, feature in All That Jazz and laughter, a new show being staged at the Ferndown Community Centre's Barrington Theatre on Friday (August 15). Telephone 01202 894858.

MEANWHILE Tuesday Night is Music Night at the Ferndown Community Centre's Barrington Theatre with Arthur Johnson playing the electronic organ and Mike Brent on piano. Arthur and Mike have been friends for over 40 years and have played with people like Victor Borge, Bruce Forsythe, Rosemary Squires and Frankie Vaughan. Telephone 01202 894858.

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.