FOR a mixture of entertainment sure to appeal to everyone, head out to Cheltenham for a night out.

The much-praised Rockin' on Heaven's Door rock 'n' roll tribute show plays until Saturday night at The Everyman Theatre, making a return trip and also giving its fan club a chance to celebrate its anniversary.

Then on Wednesday, the scene is set to change dramatically at the Everyman when it is transformed into a fairytale danceland ready for Moscow City Ballet to move in.

The famous Russian company, which tours all over the world, is bringing its version of the classic ballet The Nutcracker to town.

More than 70 dancers, with a full orchestra, will be involved in the production as part of its latest UK tour which stops off at Cheltenham for four nights and two matinees, from Wednesday to Saturday, January 26 to 29.

At the same time, in the Everyman's neighbouring studio theatre, The Other Space, cabaret performers Focus Theatre are presenting Encore!. It is described as A Celebration of Words and Music and a good dose of comedy is also on the cards as the group travels through time 'from Gershwin to Queen'. That runs from January 25 to 29 and tickets for all the above can be booked at the Everyman box office on 01242 572573.

Meanwhile, over at the town hall, music fans have a feast of concerts lined up next weekend.

Next Thursday, January 27, the Dylan Howe Quintet will be filling the Pillar Room with some jazz, while pianist Nicola Eimer will be giving a Contemporary Concert in the Drawing Room.

On Friday, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales comes over the border to the main town hall for a programme of Brahms and Bartok, led by conductor Joseph Swenson and with pianist Peter Donohoe. The concert is part of the town hall's Orchestral Concert Series.

The Sunday Showscase Concert is at the Pitville Pump Room at 2.30pm and will be given by the Cheltenham College Ladies' Choir which will be focusing on works for choirs..

Contact the town hall box office for the musical events on 01242 227979.