Billy Pearce is back at the Alhambra for the sixth time -- but this is his first outing as Dick Whittington.

He appears for the fourth year running after breaking the Bradford theatre's box-office records last year in Cinderella.

Stand-up comic Billy is joined by former Brookside bad guy Paul "Barry Grant" Usher as the villainous King Rat.

Carolynne Good, a finalist in TV's Fame Academy, plays Alice Fitzwarren while Calendar presenter Faye Barker (pictured right) plays the fairy.

Postman Pat also appears during the family show -- which runs from December 17 to February 6.

Tickets are now on sale at Keighley Information Centre in the town hall, or by phoning 01274432000.

n The Last Night of the Proms comes to the Piece Hall, Halifax, tomorrow in a concert by the Airedale Symphony Orchestra.

The 40-piece ensemble promises an evening of pomp and circumstance featuring popular classics and surprises.

Arias sung by members of Opera North will be followed by audience singing, flag-waving and champagne cork-popping.

Book at Keighley Information Centre in the town hall today, or phone 01422 358300.

n Dick & Liddy's Comedy Club closes for the summer next Friday with two stand-up comics at the Victoria Theatre in Halifax.

Cocky, confident and confrontational Brendan Burns returns with provocative material, while radio voice Marcus Brigstocke unveils his Edinburgh Festival show.

Book at Keighley Information Centre or phone 01422 351158.

n The Mike Brown Band plays classic jazz in the swing tradition on Sunday, August 8 at Victoria Hall in Saltaire.

The Lynnwood Brass Quintet performs on the following Sunday, also at 3.30pm, at the same venue.

Phone 01274 327305.

n Parents, love, sex, war and reggae are addressed by Lenny Henry as he returns to the stand-up circuit this autumn.

He presents his show So Much Things to Say, a hit in the West End, at Bradford Alhambra on November 21.

Sharp comedy routines are punctuated by thought-provoking vignettes from a raft of new characters.

Book tickets at Keighley Information Centre or phone 01274 432000.

n Tomorrow sees Steeton Male Voice Choir's joint concert with Doncaster Ladies Choir at Keighley Shared Church.

Admission to the 7.30 pm presentation costs £6. Phone 01274 569-8702 for ticket details and more information.