THERE'S seaside entertainment galore at the Landmark Theatre this week in a varied programme of shows that deliver laughter, music and a journey into outer space.

Thursday July 23

Phil Cool Theatre, 8.15pm, £15 (£14)

UNDOUBTEDLY one of the UK's finest impressionists, Phil Cool is a unique comic talent. While many rely on make-up and costumes to get into character, all Cool needs is his pliable face and flexible features to transform into anyone from Paul McCartney to Winston Churchill. Seeing truly is believing as he performs surreal comic sketches to take you into a world where anything seems possible and the absurd seems credible.

Café Cabaret Pavilion, 8.15pm £10 (including nibbles)

DOUBLE Take Illusions, aka local performers Dave and Jane-Elizabeth Williams, are joined by guest artists Lesley and West to present a delightfully tempting menu of larger than life characters, illusions, songs, dance, comedy sketches and physical theatre.

Friday July 24

Magic at the Movies 8.15pm, £8 (£5), Family of four (two adults, two children) £20

BRAUNTON Productions, who recently performed The Wizard of Oz at the Queen's Theatre, present a show full of movie themed classics including songs from Hairspray, Mamma Mia, Dirty Dancing, Footloose and many more.

Sunday July 26

Hobson's Choice, 8.15pm £8.50, Family of four (two adults, two children) £28

HOBSON'S Choice was traditionally the choice of one thing only or nothing at all. In Studio Theatre's production of Harold Brighouse's Hobson's Choice, directed by Paula Morante, Henry Horatio Hobson is a successful shop owner selling shoes made by his employee Will Mossop.

Hobson rules his household with a rod of iron, but when his children and shoemaker rebel, what choice is he presented with? Discover the hilarity of his dilemma as Studio Theatre bring this delightful Lancashire comedy to life.

Many will remember the famous film version starring Charles Laughton, John Mills and Brenda De Banzie. Studio Theatre's cast features local talents Alan Bailey, Matt Cann, Larry Fabian, Carla Morgan, Lisa Morgan, James Morrison, Jason Morrison, Sara Pruce, Tony Parker, Peggy Strudwick, Rod Vass and Fenella Watson.

As well as several shows at the Landmark this summer you can also catch the play at two other venues: Pilton Church Hall on Friday July 24, 8pm, and Croyde Village Hall on Thursday July 30, 8pm. Tickets for these shows will be on the door. More details at: www.studiotheatreonline .org.uk

Monday July 27

PickPockets and SkyRockets 8pm. Free

LOCAL musicians Pete Buffery (also of The Sonix) and Sam Ratcliffe (also of Cablecar-Catastrophe) bring their shimmering acoustic guitar sounds with smatterings of electronica to the Rendezvous Café at the Landmark.

Enjoy a drink or two from the bar and a stunning view out over the sea while listening to the talented duo.

Tuesday July 28

Voulez Vous, 8.15pm £16.50 (£15.50), under 16s £8.50, family of four (two adults, two children) £46

THERE will be Abba hits galore in this show celebrating the Swedish pop group. As well as including famous numbers like Mamma Mia, Waterloo and Dancing Queen, the production will also tell the story of Abba's incredible rise to stardom through to their eventual split. The show utilises a multi-screen projection and voice-over narration.

Wednesday July 29

One Night in Vegas 8.15pm, £16.50 (£15), under 16s £8 (or free with every adult ticket purchased)

SHOWMAN Martyn Lucas is back, bringing a little glitz and glamour from Las Vegas to Ilfracombe. He brings with him showgirls performing stunning dance routines and musicians from the British Philharmonic Orchestra to play powerful musical numbers from the likes of Frank Sinatra and Barry Manilow.

Thursday July 30

Johnny Cowling Theatre, 8.15pm, £14 (£13)

LAST seen in North Devon as the support act to Paddy McGuinness, a role which saw him travelling to venues across the country, Cornish man Johnny is back for more comedy and music. He is said to blend the comic genius of Jethro and Tommy Cooper with a powerful singing voice and a penchant for belting out Elvis numbers. TV presenter, Fern Britton, said of him after he performed at her 50th birthday party: "He was brilliant — a true entertainer who could make anybody laugh."

Cinema Dome Pavilion 6pm, 7pm, 8pm and 9pm Adults £4, children £3, family of four (two adults, two children) £12

COSMODOME Europe, based in Bradworthy, present the 360 degree cinematic experience that is Cinema Dome. Touring to various locations in the South West this summer, Cinema Dome is the chance to immerse yourself in the incredible story of daring, passion and perseverance as mankind travels out of this world in Dawn of the Space Age. Turn to page 43 to find out more.

● Box office: 01271 324242 or visit the website at www.north devontheatres.org