What's on

Pubs and Clubs

THE ROYAL OAK, Lytham Road, South Shore, Blackpool. Live music: Acoustic set with Rob and Tony. Fri -- Richard III. Sat -- Rupert Fabulous.

THE ROYAL HOTEL, North Promenade, Cleveleys. Thurs -- One Foot In The Groove (female band). Fri -- Kushti goodbye party. Sat -- Fearless Brothers. Sun -- Wyte Lyze (trio).

LAYTON INSTITUTE, Westcliffe Drive, Layton. Live entertainment: Fri -- Search For A Star with Neil Grant. Sat -- Terry Cotta (comedian). Sun -- Smart Move (duo).

BRUN GROVE WORKING MENS CLUB, 1 Brun Grove, Blackpool. Live music every Fri, Sat and Sun night. Quiz night every Wednesday.

HOLE-IN-ONE, Forest Drive, Lytham St Annes. April 10 Folk Club: singers night. Starts 8.30pm, free admission.

THE REGAL HOTEL, Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Live entertainment: Thurs -- Brad Lee-Scott. Fri -- DJ Simon and vocalist Darren Shane. Sat -- Graham Lee. Sun -- Lisa Maria. Wed -- Jack Diamond's Stars In Your Eyes (talent show).

THE COUNTING HOUSE, Talbot Square, Blackpool. DJs Thur to Sun nights, with late opening until 1am on Fridays and Saturdays, and 12.30am Sundays.

CLIFTON ARMS, Talbot Square, Blackpool. Guest singer every Wed and Thurs throughout the season, plus resident DJ Lee Hurst on Fri 7pm-11pm and Sat 3pm-11pm.

YATES'S WINE LODGE, Talbot Square, Blackpool. Thur -- DJ Joe Curran. Fri -- DJ Ian Calvert. Sat, 12-4pm and 8pm -- DJ Steve Banks. Sun, 12-4pm -- DJ Ian Calvert. Sun, 8pm -- DJ Darren Michaels. Also Mon -- Lionel Vinyl. Tues -- Dr Feelgood. Wed -- Gazza's Karaoke.

THE VICTORIA, Talbot Road, Blackpool. DJ and quiz night Thurs, free to enter, with drinks tokens to be won. Plus resident DJ Fri and Sat nights.

THE STATION, Talbot Road, Blackpool. DJs Marky with karaoke on Fri, and Neil on Sat nights. DJ Simon in the Downtown Bar every Fri and Sat.

YATES'S, The Promenade, South Shore. Karaoke Thursday. DJs all day Fri and Sat. Karaoke Sunday and DJ Sun night. Resident DJ Mon, Tue, Wed nights.

THE FOXHALL, Central Promenade, Blackpool. DJs every night, plus daytime karaoke and entertainment Sat.

THE STAR, Ocean Boulevard, Promenade, South Shore. Open Tue to Fri 5 to 11pm, Sat 11am to 11pm, Sun noon to 10.30pm. Closed Mondays.

THE AIR BALLOON, Squires Gate Lane, South Shore, Blackpool. Thur -- chart music and karaoke. Fri -- 60s, 70s and 80s party night plus karaoke. Tue -- big quiz night.

COPPERFACE JACK'S, Norbreck Castle Hotel, Queens Promenade, Norbreck. Party nights with late opening until 2am Fri and Sat and 12.30am Sun. Featuring karaoke Sat night, and DJs Hayley Kaye on Sun and Wayne Bibby throughout the week.

NTK, Market Street, Blackpool. Resident DJs, Dave Corner -- Fri, Lewis Middleton -- Sat, Ian Calvert -- Sun.

FUNNY GIRLS, Queen Street, Blackpool. Transvestite cabaret bar with nightly shows starting at 8.30pm. Doors open 7pm nightly and 6.30pm Sat.

TALK OF THE COAST, Viking Hotel, South Promenade, Blackpool. Full nightly cabaret at 8.45pm featuring vocalist and comedian. Fri -- £2 admission. Sat -- seats bookable from £5. Sun and weekdays -- free admission before 8.30pm.

THE VIBE BAR, Abingdon Street, Blackpool. Re-vibed Thurs and Fri nights with DJ Phil playing the very best in chart, party, dance and club etc. Open until midnight.

NIGHTCLUBS

CLUB ENIGMA, at The Royal Hotel, North Promenade, Cleveleys. Dancing until 2am Thur, Fri, Sat.

THE PALACE, Palatine Building, Blackpool. Dance, chart and party music Fri and Sat. Open until 2am. May 2 -- Full On event with guest DJs George Thompson from Feel and Roy Lynch.

THE TACHE, Cookson Street, Blackpool. Thus -- Nu metal. Fri and Sat -- rock and alternative.

CINEMAS

BLACKPOOL ODEON, Rigby Road, Blackpool. Times from Friday, April 5.

Kate and Leopold (12) -- Daily 1pm, 3.35pm, 6.10pm, 8.45pm.

Collateral Damage (15) -- Daily 1.15pm, 3.45pm, 6.20pm, 9pm.

24hr Party People (18) -- Daily 2.45pm, 5.30pm, 8.15pm.

E.T. 20th Anniversary (U) -- Daily noon, 2.45pm, 5.30pm.

Crossroads (PG) -- Daily 12.15pm, 2.30pm, 4.45pm, 7pm, 9.15pm.

Blade II (18) -- Daily 1pm, 3.35pm, 6.05pm, 8.45pm.

Ice Age (U) -- Sat-Sun 1pm, 3.15pm, 5.45pm, 8pm.

Jimmy Neutron-Boy Genius (U) -- Fri - Wed 1.15pm, 3.30pm.

Return To Neverland (U) -- Fri - Mon & Thurs 12.10pm, 2pm, 4pm. Wed 12.10pm, 4pm.

Ali G Indahouse (15) -- Daily 2.15pm, 4.30pm, 7pm, 9.15pm.

13 Ghosts (15) -- Daily 9pm.

A Beautiful Mind (12) -- Fri -Wed 8.30pm.

Gosford Park (15) -- Fri -Wed 1pm, 3.35pm, 6.05pm, 8.45pm.

Monsters, Inc. (U) -- Daily 12.45pm.

Ocean's 11 (12) -- Daily EXCEPT Tues 5.45pm, 8.30pm.

Special Advance Screenings: Bend It Like Beckham (15) -- Thurs 12.30pm, 3.15pm, 6pm, 8.45pm.

Senior Season: (over 55's) £1.50 inc free tea and biscuits -- Serendipity (PG) Wednesday Doors 1.45pm, film 2pm.

Projections: The Piano Teacher (La Pianiste) (18) -- Tues 2.15pm, 5.15pm, 8.15pm. All seats £3.50.

Please note: Children must be accompanied by an adult after 8pm.

Call (0870) 5050007 for bookings and enquiries.

PLEASURE ISLAND, South Promenade, Lytham St Annes. Times from Friday, April 5.

Collateral Damage (15) -- Fri/Sat/Sun 2.30pm, 5.15pm, 8.15pm. Mon-Thurs 5.15pm, 8.15pm.

Ice Age (U) -- Fri/Sat/Sun 1.30pm, 4pm. Mon-Thurs 4pm.

Ali G Indahouse (15) -- Daily 6pm, 8.15pm.

Crossroads (PG) -- Fri/Sat/Sun 2pm, 5.15pm, 8pm. Mon-Thurs 5.15pm, 8pm.

Beautiful Mind(15) -- Fri/Sat/Sun -- 2pm, 5pm, 8pm. Mon-Thurs 5pm, 8pm.

Please note new prices: Children £3, adults £4, seniors and students £3. Seniors special Fridays now £2. 24 hour infoline 780085. Advanced booking line 781381.