Showbiz stars will come together at a gala show to raise money for a statue to Brighton-born comic Max Miller.

They will appear at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, on Sunday, November 24, at 7.45pm.

Top of the bill is jazzman George Melly, who is a member of the Max Miller Appreciation Society, which is arranging the show. George will appear as usual with John Chilton's Feetwarmers.

Sports presenter Des Lynam, another society member, has promised a Miller gag for his part in the show, while Sixties heart-throb Adam Faith will also be attending.

More comedy will come from Terry Garoghan, Matt Lucas, Chris Green and Dyball and Kerr.

Music ranges from Seaford-based one-man band Don Partridge to Sixties rock legend Arthur Brown, who lives in Lewes and has just completed a tour with the Pretty Things and Robert Plant.

Young musicians from Boundstone Community College, Lancing, will open proceedings with a rousing rendition of Max's famous signature tune Mary From The Dairy.

Funds for the statue have already topped £10,000 and organisers hope the event will raise a further £20,000.

For tickets, priced £15 and £20, call the box office on 01273 328488.