The new season starts with All You Need Is Love - a show celebrating the sights and sounds of the sixties.

For those fond of comedy, televisions's Phoenix Nights star Paddy McGuinness and Mock the Week regulars Russell Howard, Frankie Boyle and Joe Pasquale will take to the stage.

Music and comedy will combine in Four Poofs and a Piano - the house band on BBC1 programme Friday Night with Jonathan Ross.

Returning to the centre this year are the Big Ballet, Spirit of the Dance and Vampires Rock, which features special guest Toyah Willcox.

Newcomers include psychic Sally Morgan and mountaineer Andy Kirkpatrick.

Bucks Fizz and Brotherhood of ManChildren will perform a Eurovision Song Contest double act and children can be entertained by Basil Brush, in his family show High Skool Mania.

Young singer Hayley Westenra, who has performed across the world, is billed as the season's highlight.

Classic Christmas panto – Beauty and the Beast – will bring the year to a close.

To book tickets or request a copy of the diary call 334418 or visit www.royal-spa-centre.co.uk

Keen pantomime fans can book their tickets now to see Beauty and the Beast at the Spa Centre this Christmas.

Starring comedian Jonathan Ryley and Touch Radio breakfast show presenter Ben Day, the show promises to enchant and entertain families with a glittering set and costumes.

Performances will run at the Royal Spa Centre from December 13 to January 3. Tickets are £12.50 and £13.50 with concessions and family tickets available. Call 334419 or visit www.royal-spa-centre.co.uk