SHOWS at the Winter Gardens, the Tower and more.

Blackpool Tower

(01253) 292029

Jack and the Beanstalk Christmas Circus -- Stunning combination of fun and thrills in this Christmas treat. Sats and Suns Nov 30-Dec 22, Weds Dec 4-18 and daily Dec 26-Jan 5, plus Boxing Day evening performance. Tickets £11 adults, £7 children/senior citizen. Family tickets also available. Includes admissions to other Tower attractions.

Tower Ballroom -- Imperial Dance and Dance Sport Faculties present the modern ballroom and Latin American Cabarets this weekend. Sat, evening dance and cabaret with Giacomo Steccaglia and Melissa Dexter, doors open 7.45pm. Sun, afternoon competitions and cabaret with Matthew and Nicole Cutler, doors open 1pm. Contact box office on 292029 for ticket information.

Opera House, Winter Gardens and Piers

(01253 292029)

The Red Army Song and Dance Ensemble -- Lively and traditional Russian song, music, dances and costumes from Russia. Tomorrow (Fri) for one night only at 7.30pm. Venue: Opera House. Tickets £10-13 with senior citizen concession.

Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros -- Infinite Events Ltd presents the ex-lead singer of The Clash in concert one night only. Nov 13, doors at 7.30pm. Venue: The Arena, Winter Gardens. Tickets £15.

The Elvis Collection -- Exciting live tribute to the King, starring Billy J McGregor and ten-piece band and featuring more than 30 favourite tracks. Nov 16 at 7.30pm. Venue: Opera House. Tickets £12.50.

Grand Theatre & Studio

(01253 290190)

Don't Dress For Dinner -- Fast moving farce of marital treachery and comical confusion. At 8pm, until Sat. Tickets £10.50-13.50.

Big Goldilocks and the Three Bears Plus-- (Studio) Fun-packed physical comedy show featuring a six foot book, a six foot Goldilocks and a six foot teddy bear! For four to nine-year-olds. This Sat at 11am and 2pm. Tickets £4.50 adults, £3.50 children, £12 family ticket.

Shakespeare's Other Anne -- (Studio) Continuing the In Celebration series. Former Archers actor Richard Derrington spotlights the real Shakespeare in love. Nov 12 and 13 at 2.30pm. Tickets £7.50 including refreshments.

The Tempest -- (Studio) Part of the Children's Theatre season. Accessible adaptation of Shakespeare's play for young audiences. (For five years upwards). Nov 16 at 11am. Tickets £4.50 adults, £3.50 children, family ticket £12.

Annie -- Heart-warming musical of the rags-to-riches tale of 11-year-old orphan Annie. Starring Su Pollard as Miss Hannigan. Nov 11-16 at 7.30pm, plus Wed and Sat matinees at 2.30pm. Tickets £15-22.50.