STAGE AND MUSIC (September 2)

That'll Be The Day: Bournemouth Pavilion. Bournemouth summer favourite That'll Be the Day has been on the road for 20 years now and its enjoying it tenth season in Bournemouth. The feel-good rock 'n' roll musical was back for a week last month and on Tuesday September 6 it returns for another fortnight. The show romps through the golden era of popular music from the 50s to the 70s and beyond. Its formula - lots of sketches and fun-filled routines and a soundtrack of instantly recognisable hits never fails to get the audience rocking along. It plays the Pavilion from Tuesday until Saturday September 17. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

Hooked On Laughter: Bournemouth Pier Theatre Variety entertainment is back at the Pier. After several years of indifferent audiences for traditional end of pier farce the 2005 summer season has undergone a change of tack with Hooked On Laughter, a show full of comedy, music and magic which has already made its mark at resorts like Torquay and Eastbourne. The long-running show plays Monday to Thursday evenings and Friday matinees. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

Hugh Lennon and Hypnodog : Twisters Comedy Club. Like owner like pet. Stage hypnotist Hugh Lennon heads for Bournemouth on Thursday September 8 with his extraordinary pet Labrador Hypnodog. As his name suggests the crafty canine with saucer-like eyes can hypnotise people. The duo play the new Twisters Club in Albert Road, Bournemouth. Telephone: 01202 789400

Nina Conti and Monkey: The End of the Week Show: Bournemouth Pavilion Actress turned comedy treasure Nina Conti - a big hit on the Edinburgh Fringe - arrives at Bournemouth's Pavilion Ballroom for the latest End of the Week Show cabaret night on Friday September 2 complete with her simian friend Monkey. Check her out. Support acts are Ida Barr and Simon Bligh. Telephone 0870 111 3000

Keith Charles: Regent Centre, Christchurch Pyschic cop Keith Charles who plays the Regent Centre on Saturday September 3 spent 30 years with the Metropolitan Police. Now he combines his skills as a seasoned detective and gifts as a clairvoyant medium to provide one of the most entertaining and fascinating shows of its kind on the circuit. Telephone 01202 4991

Jethro: Weymouth Pavilion. Cornish funnyman Jethro returns on Monday September 5 for his final summer appearance at Weymouth. Near the knuckle humour which as he himself observes is "not for the vicar." Telephone 01305 783225

Legends of Comedy: Weymouth Pavilion Trades descriptions may be in for a few phone calls. The "legends" in question are in fact Cannon and Ball and the Grumbleweeds. They have been playing Weymouth every Friday through the summer. Their final show is Friday September 2. Telephone 01305 783225

Bobby Davro: Weymouth Pavilion Old favourite Bobby Davro plays his final Tuesday night at Weymouth for the 2005 summer season on September 6. Telephone 01305 783225.

A Night at the Musicals: Bournemouth Pier Theatre. Duncan Breeze leads a troupe of excellent singers and dancers through a toe-tapping, feel-good selection of big numbers that have caused a sensation on the London and New York stage. With two different formats this show covers a huge election of musical blockbusters and runs every Sunday night through the summer. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

This is My Song: Bournemouth Pier Theatre Just when you thought there could be no one left for planet tribute to exploit someone throws a curved one. This show - which plays the Pier theatre on Saturday September 3- is a tribute to the late Welsh comedian and singer Sir Harry Secombe. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

Karen Noble as Dusty Springfield: Regent Centre, Christchurch Singer Karen Noble pays tributes to one of the greatest white female soul voices ever in this extraordinary evocation of the late, great Dusty Springfield. Using visuals, narration and many costume changes, Karen and her band chart Dusty's rise to fame with The Springfields to her solo pop successes, her and her collaborations with the Pet Shop Boys

Roll Out The Barrell: Weymouth Pavilion There's a chance of a good old traditional seaside knees-up at Weymouth Pavilion next when Roll Out The Barrel comes to town. Telephone 01305 783225.

Tim Van Eyken: Ringwood Folk Club Winner of the 1998 BBC Young Folk Award, member of Waterson: Carthy and member of Dr Faustus, Van Eyken is a birlliant solo artist and fine singer and melodeon player in the English tradition. See him at Ringwood Folk Club at the Elm Tree Inn at Hightown on Tuesday September 6. Telephone 01425 673713.

Cousin Leonard: Forest Arts Centre, New Milton Folk rockers Cousin Leonard aren't called Leonard at all. They're Marty and Tom. They grew up in Fiji and arrive in the New Forest Saturday September 3 from their current base in Australia. They have supported everyone from the Beach Boys to Bob Dylan but this is their first UK tour. Telephone 01425 612393.

Ian Shaw Quartet: Bournemouth Modern Jazz Club, Klute Brilliant jazz vocalist Ian Shaw brings his quartet to the Bournemouth Modern Jazz Club at Klute in Exeter Road, Bournemouth, on Tuesday September 6. Award winning Shaw has worked with everyone from The Bodsky Quartet to Charlotte Church. Telephone 01202 252511.

Bernie Farrenden Quintet with Rachel More: East Close Jazz Club, Hinton, Christchurch Up and coming jazz vocalist Rachel More guests with the Bernie Farrendon Quintet at the East Close Jazz Club on Tuesday September 6. Local girl Rachel is enjoying big success with her first CD All My Tomorrow's and growing international acclaim. Support act will be local reedsman Alan Melly Telephone 01425 672404 or 01425 276471.

Dirty DC: Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone. IF you like your rock hard, heavy and laced with attitude then get down to Kyps Friday September 2 when the ever popular AC/DC tribute band Dirty DC make a return appearance. On Saturday September 3 it's Mentallica and on Thursday September 8 there's a big change of musical gear with The Acoustic Strawbs. Telephone 01202 748945

Silver Beatles :The Brook, Southampton. The Brook becomes The Cavern on Friday September 2 as tribute band The Silver Beatles rock there way through the early mop top movers and shakers including Please Please Me, Roll Over Beethoven and From Me To You. Saturday September 3 sees The Beat complete with rabnkin' Roger the crew return for another look at that Mirror in the Bathroom. And on Sunday September 4 there's a chance to see one time Brand New Heavies and Young Deciples singer Carleen Andersen in action supported by locally based and incredibly funky singer songwriter Laura Vane. Telephone 023 8055 5366.