Sussex's theatres offer you a riotous whodunnit, a Carry On star's hidden tragedy, a rock'n'roll musical and a night strictly for the ladies.

CORPSE, Theatre Royal, Brighton, November 25-30
This riotous whodunnit saturated with twists and turns, red herrings, theatrical tricks and murder stars Mark McGann, Colin Baker and EastEnders' Louise Jameson. Sibling rivalry is taken to the extreme when a down-and-out actor plots to kill his twin brother in order to usurp his fortune. Tickets cost £12.50-£20.50, starts 7.45pm, Thurs and Sat matinees 2.30pm. Call 01273 328488.

OH HELLO, Marlborough Theatre, Brighton, until November 23
Written and performed by ex-stand up comedian Dave Ainsworth, Oh Hello depicts the life of Carry On star Charles Hawtrey. The one-man monologue tells the tale of a man somewhat less glamorous and happy than his chirpy persona might lead us to expect. A moving study in decline and self delusion, this is the time for all Hawtrey fans to come out of the closet. Tickets cost £5/£4 concs, starts 8pm. Call 01273 647100.

RETURN TO THE FORBIDDEN PLANET, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, November 25-30
Get ready to be transported into hyperspace with this rock 'n' roll version of The Tempest. Return To The Forbidden Planet was an overnight cult hit when it first opened in the West End in 1989 and won the prestigious Olivier Award in 1990. It is packed with toe-tapping numbers like Great Balls of Fire and Good Vibrations. Tickets cost £10-£21, starts 7.30pm. Call 01323 412000.

GIRLS' NIGHT OUT, Devonshire Park Theatre, Eastbourne, November 25-30
This strictly adults-only show follows the antics of four girls on a hen night and four lads on the pull. Will their lives ever be the same again? Will their make-up survive the night? And will there be a wedding in the morning? For extra party atmosphere, the Wednesday night show is followed by a buffet and disco. Tickets cost £10 to £20, starts 7.45pm Mon-Thurs, 5.30pm and 8.30pm Fri- Sat. Call 01323 412000.