If you haven't made it to a Spiegeltent event on the Old Steine Lawns, yet, why not?

This week's line-up is as diverse as ever, so put on your gladrags and head down there. Tickets for all events can be bought directly from the Spiegelgarden, by calling 01273 647 100, or visiting www.komedia.co.uk/brighton .

Here's our top ten highlights.

Paul Zenon's Hellfire Club
- TV's top trickster and lounge wizard Paul Zenon is arguably the leading name in comedy magic, and has appeared countless times on TV. Zenon made his name on Channel 4's Street Magic shows, and has since performed in more than 30 countries, playing everywhere from The Magic Castle in Hollywood to the back of a truck in war-torn Bosnia. For two nights he will bring his captivating blend of magic, mirth and mischief to Gaiete, together with a rogue's gallery of cronies, including the God of Hellfire himself, Arthur Brown - the man who took Best Showman at the 2005 Rock Awards. Gaiete, Fri, May 12 and Wed, May 17, 9.30pm, £15 and £12. Not suitable for under-16s.

The Desperate Ones
- This band's collection of instruments gets bigger every week. Last count saw guitars, bass, drums, accordion, trumpet, flute, piano and violin and the result is a strange combination of dark country noir and burlesque. The Desperate Ones have a black energy about them, which taps into the off-kilter twang of Americana with perfect instinct. Shades of Ennio Moriccone, Nick Cave, The Doors and PJ Harvey drift over their set as the band perform classic and lesser known Brel songs, as well as throwing in some originals of their own. Gaiete, Fri, may 12, 7.30pm, £6 and £5.

Antonio Forcione Quartet
- The internationally-acclaimed Italian guitarist, who combines technical brilliance with emotional depth, makes a welcome return to the fringe. The charismatic Forcione has been described by The Guardian as "one of the great acoustic guitarists in the world". His performance is formidably inventive and completely transcends the familiar sounds of most acoustic guitarists, playing a vibrant and evocative music. This show will see him play songs from his new CD Tears Of Joy, with a new quartet featuring Adriano Adewale on percussion, Jenny Adejayan on cello and Nathan Thomson on double bass and flute. Gaiete, tomorrow, 6.30pm & 8.30pm, £13-£16.50.

Camille - La Fille Du Cirque
- Described by one critic as "a cross between Sally Bowles, Patti Smith and PJ Harvey", husky temptress Camille makes a much-anticipated return to the festival, and will be acting as mistress of ceremonies at some Spiegeltent events besides presenting her own show. The French/Irish chanteuse won the Best Music Award at last year's festival, and has spent the year performing to sell out audiences in Edinburgh, Melbourne and Adelaide. The evening will see her perform songs from the likes of Jacques Brel, Nick Cave, and Tom Waits, shot through with her unique, femme fatale sex appeal. Spiegeltent, Fri, May 12 until Sun, May 14. Starts at 7pm. Mon 9.15pm. £12 and £10.

Movin' Melvin Brown: Me, Ray Charles And Sammy Davis Jr
- The genius of Ray Charles and Sammy Davis Jr come together through human dynamo Movin' Melvin with a performance that travels a million miles away from the average tribute show. As well as impersonating the two men with his uncanny vocals and impressive tap routines, Melvin pays homage to other great soul and gospel singers. He also uses mime, robotics and video footage to envisage how the men would make music if they were still alive today. Gaiete, Sun, May 14, 2.30pm, Wed, May 17, 7.30pm, Spiegeltent, Thu to Sun, May 21 at 7pm, £12 and £10.

Bent Double
- Bent Double, Komedia's fabulously camp comedy night comes to the Gaiete, for a one-off show. The monthly night has been gathering a following bigger than Imelda Marcos's shoe collection since it opened last year. Each month Brighton-based Zoe Lyons hosts a fantastic line-up made up of some of the best comics on the circuit. This outing will include stand-up from the sharp-witted Kerry Godliman, a dash of magic from the delightful Danny Bukler and a healthy dose of kitsch in the shape of Lorraine Bowen. Gaiete, Sun 7.30pm, £10 and £8.

Ole...!

- Paul Morocco and his amigos, Guillermo De Endaya and Antonio Gomez, can best be described as extremely skilled guitar-wielding maniacs. With guitars full of fire, cheeks full of ping-pong balls and pockets full of fruits, they will attempt to bring together the sounds and rhythms of flamenco, Palmas and Cajon drumming. Technically, their playing is second to none but it is their irreverent humour, deployed when you are least expecting it, that has sealed their reputation as one of the finest, most surprising acts around at the moment. Spiegeltent, Mon, May 15-17, 7pm, £12 and £10.

An Evening With Skint Records
- Skint is a Brighton institution, so it is only right the label should host its own night at Gaitie - but don't expect big beats or breaks, as this evening is strictly a showcase of mellower sounds. Headlining is Lucky Jim's Gordon Grahame, who will be performing an acoustic set of folk-pop taken from the group's 2004 album Our Troubles End Tonight alongside soon-to-be released material. Support comes from North East, a local singer-songwriter with an ear for melodies and harmonies and from the country-influenced Lucho. Gaiete, Mon, May 15, 7.30pm, £14.

Rosie Brown
- Rosie Brown's unsettlingly seductive vocals backed by sounds from drum 'n' bass to trip-hop has earned her comparisons with Portishead, Zero7 and Goldfrapp. Tonight Rosie and her band will play new material, plus songs from her critically-acclaimed albums By The Blue and Clocks And Clouds. Innovative and textured beats are largely the work of Rosie's co-writer and chief collaborator, Austrian guitarist/producer Bernd Rest, whose classical background fuses well with the band's obvious contemporary expertise. Expect the vibe to be sensuous, trippy and gloriously cinematic. Gaiete, Tue, May 16, 7.30pm, £8.

The Mountain Firework Company
- Songs of bad women, bad love and heavy drinking abound from Brighton's tub-thumping, rootsy six-piece. Combining bluegrass, pop and folk, The Mountain Firework Company sing songs of bittersweet irony, as presented on their album recent album A Rough Guide To Feeling Rough. Their blend of traditional Irish folk music, tough country arrangements and wicked humour has made them live favourites. Expect catchy melodies catchy, well-wrought lyrics and instrumentation that is intuitive and tight. Gaiete, Tues, May, 17, 9.30pm, £8 and £6.