TRANSLATIONS by Brian Friel is a captivating, moving and funny tale about a Gaelic-speaking village in County Donegal in the 1830s. With the arrival of British soldiers to convert the Irish place names to the King's English, emotions run high causing conflicts, confusion and possible romance. At Theatre Clwyd from October 4 to 8. Tickets from 0845 330 3565.

THE Comedy Store returns to Warrington's Pyramid on October 1, November 5 and December 3. Tickets from 442345.

THE West End hit, Beauty and the Beast is coming to Manchester's Opera House from October 11 to 22. Tickets from 0870 401 9000.

THE Osmond Brothers will star at Blackpool's Grand Theatre until October 29. Jimmy Osmond's American Jukebox Show is a fast-paced journey through the brothers' music of the 50s, 60s and 70s. Tickets from 01253 290190.

MY Fair Lady is at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, until November 5, starring Russ Abbot as Alfred Dolittle. Tickets from 0870 401 3000.

MATTHEW Bourne's internationally acclaimed Swan Lake is running from October 10 to 15 at Stoke's Regent Theatre and is billed as being as stylish, witty and poignant as ever - a contemporary masterpiece. Tickets from 0870 060 6649.

SUGAR, based on the 1958 film Some Like It Hot, is a rare musical treat that combines a big score played live with slick comedy in an all-singing, all-dancing evening of non-stop fun that doesn't pause for breath. At Theatre Clwyd from October 12 to November 5. Tickets from 0845 330 3565.

CARMEN, an opera that will be sung in English to ensure both newcomers and veterans enjoy it, is on offer at Chester Gateway from October 3 to 4. Tickets from 01244 340392.