Ex-EastEnders play it for laughs, Ken Dodd crams in the gags, The Sights get sexy and Joanna Neary gets strange and bizarre.

BOUNCERS, White Rock Theatre, Hastings, until Sept 6: Soap bad boys John Altman (Nick Cotton from EastEnders) and Nigel Pivarro (Corrie's Terry Duckworth) join forces for this hilarious night on the tiles. Set to a thumping disco track, the award-winning comedy deals with some smooth-talking DJs, lager-swilling lads and plenty of lipstick-proffering girls. Starts 7.30pm, (matinee 2.30pm), tickets £11 to £20. Call 08701 690108.

KEN DODD'S HAPPINESS SHOW, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, Sept 7: You may think this comedy legend is a bit old hat but if you've never seen his show, it's worth indulging yourself. The buck-toothed buffoon waves his tickling stick, talks to the Diddy Men and natters on about how tattyfilarious life is. Dodd, famous for his lengthy performances, crams in hundreds of gags, songs and stories. Starts 7.30pm, tickets £14 to £16. Call 01323 412000.

THE SIGHTS, Freebutt, Brighton, Sept 8: These boys from Detroit began playing their sexy Sixties blend of pop, Motown and garage records at school. Comprising frontman Eddie Baranek, drummer Dave Shettler, Nate Cavalieri on organ and piano and Matt Hatch on bass, this grunge band hailed as the next big thing have shared a stage with the likes of The Datsuns and The Hiss. Starts 8pm, tickets £5/£4. Call 01273 603974.

PANS PERSON, Komedia, Brighton, Sept 10: Described by The Guardian as the bastard offspring of Joyce Grenfell and Alan Bennett, Joanna Neary's character comedy involves her flouncing about the stage in an evening of entertainment. Her zany and much-loved personas have strange monikers such as Timkins the filence bumhole exhibitionist, raft legend Peg Bird and many more. Starts 8.30pm, tickets £6/£4. Call 01273 647100.