WOULD-be stars will take to the stage of the Theatre Royal on Monday, November 6 when auditions for the 'Stars In Your Eyes' talent competition -- organised by the St Helens Star in conjunction with the theatre -- are taking place from 7.30pm.

'The Original Tribute to the Carpenters', starring Wendy Roberts, is coming to the theatre on Friday, November 10 at 7.30pm.

And now is the time to book your seats for the Silhouette Dance Club's Annual Show which is taking place on Saturday, November 11 and again on Friday, November 17, with curtain up at 7.30pm.

Meanwhile, at The Citadel, Waterloo Street on Friday, November 3 from 8pm you can rock to Pemberton Grange and Igor's Milk. Then there is a change of mood when Niamh Rarsons, one of the finest Celtic singers around today, performs there on Saturday, November 4 from 8.30pm.

Rainhill Operatic Society is presenting the musical comedy, 'Charlie Girl' at Rainhill Village Hall, Dane Court, from Wednesday to Saturday, November 8 to 11 nightly at 7.30pm. Tickets are available from 0151 426 2649 or 01925 456691 or from Rainhill Village Hall.

Local Blues blasters The Swampstompers will be bouncing again at the Bell and Barrel in North John Street, St Helens on Friday, November 3. Admission is free and it gets underway at 8.30pm.

The Unnamed Players have organised 'A Murder Mystery Evening' on Friday, November 3 at Silhouette Dance Club, Boundary Road, St Helens. Tickets are £5, including hot-pot, and are available from 0151 426 6180.

The Jazz Rendezvous at the Star, Rainford welcomes Dr Jazz and Edwina on Sunday, November 5, starting at 8.30pm.

There is a double bill of workshops at Rennies Arts and Crafts, Bridge Street, St Helens on Saturday, November 4. In the morning, 10am to 12.30pm, it is Christmas Rubber Stamping with Beryl Appleby and from 2 to 4.30pm it is Watercolours For Beginners.

Three St Helens Tenors -- Paul Denemy and father-and-son Terry and Andrew Follin -- are appearing in a 'Millennium Concert' at St George's Hall, Liverpool on Friday, November 3, from 7.30pm. Tickets and further information from 01744 608150 or 01744 732504.

Rainford Methodist Church is holding a Barn Dance on Friday, November 10, from 7.30 to 1130pm at Rainford Village Hall. Guests are The Poachers and tickets are £5 which includes a fish-and-chips supper. All proceeds will go to the church's upgrading programe and tickets are available from 01744 882998.

St thomas of Canterbury, Windleshaw PTFA are presenting their annual Bonfire and Firework Display at Liverpool St Helens Rugby Union Club, Moss Lane, on Friday, November 3 starting at 7.30pm. Admission is £2 for adults, £1 for school children and free for pre-school youngsters.