Want to see a show? There's a raunchy musical, classic comedy, farce and a bittersweet comedy to choose from.

The Open Couple, Komedia, Brighton, September 9
A farcical one-act play about a husband and wife competing for power and righteousness.

Written by Italian Nobel Prize winner Dario Fo and his wife Franca Rame, the play exposes the arrogance of men and irrationality of women.

It explores whether men and women can enjoy an open relationship and if there is such a thing as the perfect relationship.

Tickets cost £6 (£5 conc). Call 01273 647100.

Travels With My Aunt, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until September 7
Gary Wilmot, Clive Francis, Jeffrey Holland and Andrew Greenough star in this stage adaptation of Graham Greene's classic comedy.

Henry Pulling has been looking forward to a relaxing life following his retirement from the bank but his dreams of potting dahlias are interrupted when his Aunt Augusta whisks him off on an adventure.

Tickets cost £7.50 to £20.50. Call 01273 328488.

Chicago, Congress Theatre, Eastbourne, September 9-21
Former EastEnders star John Altman stars in this dazzling musical known for its raunchy and fast-moving plot.

It follows the story of manipulative chorus girl Roxie, sent to jail following the murder of her lover. Roxie and fellow murderer Velma soon find themselves competing for the attentions of the Press.

Tickets cost £12 to £28.50. Call 01323 412000.

Dancing at Lughnasa, Barn Theatre, Southwick, September 11-14
This bittersweet comedy catalogues the trials and tribulations of five impoverished sisters.

Set in the tiny village of Ballybeg, Ireland, the world of the sisters is infiltrated by two visitors - their missionary uncle Jack and peripatetic Welshman Gerry.

The theme of dancing is introduced as the spinsters' whirl around in a twister of sexual and spiritual energy.

Tickets cost £6. Call 01273 597094.