ENTERTAINMENT LISTINGS: January 6-12

FRIDAY, JANUARY 6

COMEDY

The Maydays: Confessions! & Guest Improv Superstars, 7.30pm, Komedia, Brighton, 0845 293 8480.

CONCERTS

Someone Like You – The Adele Songbook: Friday, January 6, 7.30pm, £22.50, Theatre Royal, Brighton, 0844 871 7650. A celebration of one of Britain’s finest singer-songwriters. Starring Katie Markham.

EXHIBITION

Twinkle Toes: Horsham Museum and Art Gallery, 9 Causeway, Horsham, 01403 254959. Until summer. Spanning a hundred years, this is an exhibition that celebrates the 20th century dance dress.

STAGE

Alice In Wonderland: Players Theatre, Hurstpierpoint, until January 7, 01273 834506. A grown-up Alice goes on an adventure. This show features all your favourite Alice in Wonderland characters.

Holiday On Ice – Believe: January 4-8, Brighton Centre, King’s Road, 0844 8471515. A fast paced production that tells the modern day story of the traditional Shakespeare classic, Romeo and Juliet.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 7

CONCERT

Elkie Brooks: January 7, 7.30pm, £25-£36, Theatre Royal, Brighton, 0844 871 7650. One of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced, Elkie is now in the fifth decade of her career,

GIGS

A Pinch of Soul: Sumners Ponds Fishery & Campsite, Horsham, 8pm.

Classix: The Malt Shovel, Horsham, 8.30pm.

Horsham Rocks Presents: Trevor Clawson, The Carfax Bandstand, Horsham, 1pm-3pm.

Joe Jammer: The Bedford, Horsham, 8.30pm.

Suspiciously Elvis: Birthday Celebration Show, 7.45pm, £21.50, Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, 01903 206206. All the classic Elvis hits, plus classic album tracks, along with a DJ playing all Elvis tunes.

STAGE

Dick Whittington and His Cat: January 7, 8, 14, 15, The Hawth, Crawley (01293) 553636. COS Musical Theatre. You’ve heard of Dick Whittington, but you’ve never heard the secret tale of his cat Sampson.

Family Magic Show: 7.30pm, £8 (£28 family of four), Ropetackle Arts Centre, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, 01273 464440. Abracadabra, Hocus-Pocus, and Izzy-Wizzy are just a few of the words you may hear when the South Downs Magicians return for their fourth annual visit to Ropetackle.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 8

COMEDY

Bent Double: Sunday, January 8, Komedia, 44-47 Gardner Street, Brighton, 0845 293 8480. Stand-up comedy. Headliner Felicity Ward, Asher Treleaven, Catherine Bohart and MC Zoe Lyons.

GIGS

Jazz Breakfast With Mike Hatchard: 11am, £7, Ropetackle Arts Centre, High Street, Shoreham-by-Sea, 01273 464440.

MONDAY, JANUARY 9

STAGE

Vampires Rock: The Ghost Train, 7.30pm, £27.40-£29.40, Theatre Royal, Brighton, 0844 871 7650. Steve Steinman has ramped up the vamp in this spectacular sequel to the phenomenally successful Vampires Rock Musical Concert.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 10

GIGS

Acoustic Open Mic Night: The Jolly Tanners, Staplefield, 8pm.

Acoustic showcases: The Surrey Oaks, Newdigate, 8pm.

Blues Workshop: Northgate Community Centre, Crawley, 8pm.

Open Mic Night: The Royal Oak, Ifield, 8pm.

Open Mic Night: George and Dragon, Horsham, 8.30pm.

STAGE

Moscow City Ballet – Romeo And Juliet: 7.30pm (Jan 2.30pm and 7.30pm), tickets from £15, Chichester Festival Theatre, Oaklands Park, Chichester, 01243 781312.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 11

GIGS

Electric Jam Night: The Malt Shovel, Horsham, 8pm.

OTHER

Hawth Choir: 6.30pm-8.30pm, The Hawth, Crawley (01293) 553636. Covering a wide range of musical styles, the sessions promise to be lots of fun and a great way to make new friends.

Life Drawing: 10am-12pm, The Hawth, Crawley (01293) 553636. An informal class of drawing the human form. A great way to learn and improve skills in a bright and comfortable setting. Please bring your own drawing materials. Led by Rachel Cowell (Ginger Moo), they offer a new, fresh and personal approach to art. Open to all abilities 16 years plus. Please note: There will be easels, paper and pencils available at the taster session. Limited quantity of easels available for weekly sessions. £60 per term (six weeks) or Pay As You Go (£12 per session).

THURSDAY, JANUARY 12