EVERYONE will be heading to the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, for its new line-up kicking off in September featuring big names including Nigel Havers, Pam Ayres, Honor Blackman and Elaine Paige.

With echoes of PG Wodehouse, The Kingfisher, starring Honor Blackman, is described as an effervescent romantic comedy taking a light-hearted look at the lives and loves of three fascinating characters.

Pam Ayres visits the Everyman with her show, In Her Own Words. Following Pam's visit to the Everyman in January to record her recent BBC Radio four series, Ayres On The Air, she returns to the Everyman for one night only to mark the publication of her new book Pam Ayres - Surgically Enhanced. There will be new poems about the merits of cosmetic surgery, social kissing and anonymous hotels.

Argentina's hottest tango company, Estampas Portenas Tango Fire, direct from Buenos Aires, delivers an evening of high-energy sensuality and sophistication that will leave audiences breathless.

Other entertainments throughout September include The Best of the Blues Brothers Show In the World...Ever, as well as comedy Bedroom farce starring Judy Cornwell, who played Rose in hit comedy Keeping Up Appearances, and Stephen Beckett of Coronation Street and The Bill fame.

Late Night Jazz, the Ella Fitzgerald Songbook and This is Elvis, Viva Las Vegas also feature in September's line-up.

Moving into October, the stars are forming a queue to the Everyman. Sue Perkins, part of comedy duo Mel and Sue, comes to Cheltenham with her first one woman show.

Other treats in store during October include Elaine Paige, known as the first lady of musical theatre, comedy hit The Play What I Wrote, a celebration of Britain's greatest comedy double act Morecambe and Wise and The French Lieutenant's Woman with an all-star cast.

Other shows not to miss include Joe Pasquale with his show The Return of the Love Monkey and a production of the classic To Kill a Mockingbird.

For a full programme of events contact the box office on 01242 572573.