The star of Eighties film Gregory's Girl plays the lead in a Tom Stoppard play now at Bradford Alhambra.

The Real Thing stars John Gordon-Sinclair as a smart and witty playwright who finds the boundaries of life and art blurring as he falls in love.

The play runs tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Book tickets at Keighley information Centre in the town hall, or phone 01274 752000.

Coming up at the Alhambra is an adult evening with comedian Billy Pearce (July 6) is a tribute show Abba Mania featuring songs such as Waterloo, Dancing Queen and Fernando.

r Spirit of the Dance returns to the Alhambra Theatre with its mix of Irish and Latin American music and dance.

The show, inspired by Riverdance, can be seen from Wednesday to Friday at the Bradford theatre. Phone 01274 752000.

r David Byrne is back on the road following his No 2 chart success with X-Press 2 and the single Lazy.

The former Talking Heads front man plays Manchester Academy on Monday.