THE new season's programme for Cheltenham's Everyman Theatre has been published taking it up to the Christmas pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk, in December.

Early highlights include Fame the Musical from September 4-9 and more music with the classic 42nd Street from September 18-23.

Sandwiched in between are childrens' favourites Rosie and Jim from September 14-17 and the month finishes with Ibsen's A Doll's House from September 26-30.

October brings the European Ballet production of The Sleeping Beauty (Oct 2-4), the Siobhan Davies Dance Company (Oct 6-7) and the cult production Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music (Oct 8).

Hull Truck Theatre Company bring John Godber's Bouncers to the venue from October 9-12, ahead of a packed Cheltenham Festival of Literature, featuring the likes of Bill Bryson, Beryl Bainbridge and Michael Heseltine, from October 13-22.

November's productions include J B Priestley's An Inspector Calls, by the Royal National Theatre, and the comedy Why Me?, starring Susan Penhaligon, Tracey Childs and Colin Baker, who recently appeared in Out of Order at the Malvern Theatres.

The 39 Steps, Diary of a Nobody and Phantom of the Opera on Ice are also included.

For more details ring the box office on 01242 572573 or visit www.everymantheatre.org.uk.