STAGE AND MUSIC (November 11)

Macbeth: Lighthouse, Poole. Theatre Babel present an intense new version of Macbeth - Shakespeare's masterpiece about violence, guilt and the quest for power.....at any price - at Lighthouse next week. This fast-paced pared down production opens on Tuesday November 15 and runs until Saturday November 19. Telephone 01202 685222.

A Man For All Seasons: The Mayflower, Southampton Martin Shaw stars in this new stage production of Robert Bolt's classic A Man For All Seasons. Adapted from the Oscar winning film, it tells the story of Sir Thomas More, one of the most charismatic figures in British history. Shaw stars as the sixteenth century mover, shaker and right hand man to Henry VIII who put his Royal friendship, and life, on the line when the King declared himself head of the church in a bid to divorce and remarry. The powerful conflict that follows makes for compelling theatre. Shaw leads a cast of 18. Opens at the Mayflower on Monday November 7 and runs until Saturday November 12. Telephone 023 8071 1811.

Translations: The Nuffield, Theatre, Southampton. The National Theatre return to Southampton with their mobile touring production of Brian Friel's Translations. The play, which opens on Tuesday November 8, finds the British Army re-mapping rural Ireland in the 1830s and explores the disappearance of a community and the legacy it leaves. Runs until Saturday November 12. Telephone 023 8067 1771

Jimmy Carr: Off the Telly: Bournemouth Pavilion It certainly seems that the inimitable Carr is never off the telly but he has finally broken free of the small screen for this live stage tour which arrives in Bournemouth Friday November 11. It's what he does best. Fascinatingly the show carries a warning - "Not for the easily offended." Telephone 0870 111 3000

Geoffrey Durham: Tivoli Theatre, Wimborne One of Britain's finest magicians Geoffrey Durham does what he does best and presents his latest show, No Hat, No Rabbit, live on stage at The Tivoli Theatre Friday November 11. Telephone 01202 885566.

Kevin Bloody Wilson: Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Funny, foulmouthed and irrepressible Kevin Bloody Wilson is an unreconstructed loudmouth from the Australian outback. The singer-songwriter and comedian, who probably thinks that Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport is a love song, plays the Pavilion on Thursday November 17. Telephone 0870 111 3000

Jethro: Salisbury City Hall West country comic Jethro brings his 30th anniversary tour to Salisbury City Hall on Sunday November 13 featuring new material mixed with a best of.....collection from three decades of touring. Telephone 01722 434434

Kate Adie: The Point, Eastleigh. As an outstanding BBC war and chief news correspondent Kate Adie toured the world's flashpoints and troublespots. She's now an acclaimed writer. At The Point Friday November 11 the woman the tabloids cheekily dubbed "Khaki Kate The Squaddies Mate" talks about her life and work. Telephone 023 8065 2333

Private Peaceful: Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. A new stage version of former Children's Laureate Micheal Morpurgo's story about Private Tommo Peaceful a young First World War soldier, who while awaiting the firing squad that will shoot him at dawn, reflects on his short but joyful past. Telephone 01425 612393.

Sheer Folly: Dorchester Arts Centre Hoodwink Theatre bring their new production Sheer Folly to Dorchester Friday November 11. It explores the timeless search for love, the obstacles in its path, the blunders of passion and the folly of the human heart. Telephone 01305 266926.

Music

Alice Cooper: Bournemouth International Centre The original shock-rocker is back. Alice Cooper was playing with live pythons, chainsaws, gallows and guillotines when most of today's rock 'n' roll tough guys weren't even born. He brings his latest highly theatrical show to the BIC on Thursday November 17. Support act is Twisted Sister. Telephone 0870 111 3000

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra: Lighthouse, Poole. Conductor Vassily Sinaisky joins the BSO at Lighthouse on Wednesday for a programme which features Schumann's Manfred Overture, Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs and Berlioz Symphonie Fantastique. Jane Eaglen is guest soprano. The same programme plays Exeter University's Great Hall on Thursday. Telephone 01202 685222.

The Four Tops and the Temptations: Bournemouth Pavilion Two of the finest US vocal groups of the past 50 years run through their classic Motown hits at the Pavilion on Sunday, November 13. Telephone 0870 111 3000

Alexander O'Neal; Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth Minneapolis soul man O'Neal steams into the Pavilion on Tuesday November 15 with an evening of pumping dance floor anthems and smooth, smoochie couch cuddlers. Telephone 0870 111 3000

The Kathryn Tickell Band: Ferndown Community Centre and The Turner Sims Concert Hall, Southampton. Northumbrian pipe and fiddle star Kathryn Tickell, winner of the BBC Radio 2's 2005 Musician of the Year Award brings her brilliant band to Ferndown Community Centre Friday November 11 the Turner Sims Concert hall in Southampton on Saturday November 12. Telephone 01202 - 894858 or 023 8059 5151.

The Zephyr Wind Ensemble: Chetnole and Briantspuddle Village Halls The London based Zephyr Wind Ensemble featuring the cream of young classical musicians continue their series of village hall gigs in deepest Dorset. They play Chetnole Friday, November 11 and Briantspuddle Saturday, November 12. Telephone 01935 873555 or 01929 471497.

Tribute to Shirley Bassey: Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth Vocalist and tribute artist Carolyn Rowe pays homage to the glamour and talent of Dame Shirley Bassey in this lavish production which emulates one of the greatest entertainers of our time. Telephone 0870 111 3000.

The Composer's Ensemble: Lighthouse, Poole Britain's leading contemporary classical music ensemble perform Thomas Ades' new working themes from his recent opera plus a varied programme from other leading composers. Telephone 01202 685222.

Mariza: Lighthouse, Poole. One of the finest exponents of Fado, the lyrical and meloncholic music of Portugal, Mariza plays Lighthouse at Poole Saturday November 12. Her concert will include numbers from her latest album Transparente. Telephone 01202 685222.

Tribute to Tony Lee: Lighthouse, Poole Jazz Night at Lighthouse on Thursday, November 17 finds Art Themen on sax, Terry Smith on guitar and Nick Dawson on piano, Tony Archer on bass and Spike Wells on drums paying tribute to the memory of Tony Lee. Telephone 01202 685222.

The Concorde All Stars Jazz Orchestra: Regent Centre, Christchurch The 17 piece Concorde All Stars Jazz Orchestra play The Great American Song Book. Their show at the Regent Centre on Sunday November 13 includes hits from Billy May. Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, Quincy Jones and Duke Ellington among others. Guest vocalist is Shirley Moragn. Telephone 01202 499148

Rawsthorne Recitals: Lighthouse, Poole The Thursday lunchtime recitals marking the centenary of brilliant but often neglected British composer Alan Rawsthorne continue at Lighthouse on Thursday November 17. The Archaeus String Quartet play Rawsthorne's Quartet No. 3 and music from Haydn. Telephone 01202 685222.

Rockin on Heaven's Door: Salisbury City Hall It's the dream concert from beyond the grave. Tribute artists arrive at the City Hall Saturday November 12 in an attempt to show what it might have been like if Elvis Presley, Eddie Cochran, Buddy Holly and Roy Orbison shared the same bill. 01722 434434.

Dr Feelgood/1 Step Below/Ezio: Mr Kyps, Lower Parkstone Another heady mix of music is on offer at Kyps this week. Friday November 11 kicks off with some high-energy vintage R&B from Dr Feelgood, on Saturday, November 12 there's Madness tribute 1 Step Below and on Sunday, November 13 there's a return visit from Ezio. Telephone 01202 748945.

Rufus Stone/Roger Chapman and the Shortlist/Whole Lotta Led: The Brook, Southampton Locally based but brilliant eight piece classic soul outfit Rufus Stone make another welcome appearance at The Brook in Southampton Friday, November 11. On Wednesday November 16 there's a gig by former Family and Streetwalkers vocalist Roger Chapman and his band The Shortlist and on Thursday November 17 a return visit by Led Zepplin tribute act A Whole Lotta Led. Telephone: 023 8055 5366