THERE are a number of big names heading this way over the next nine days. Here are ten shows not to miss...

1. Daniel O’Donnell is back with a revamped band and will be performing at the BIC tomorrow, May 3.

2. Catch award-winning comedian Russell Kane at Bournemouth Pavilion tomorrow at 7.30pm,

3. American comedian Reginald D Hunter brings his new show Facing the Beast to Lighthouse Poole on Saturday, May 4.

4. Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals take to the stage at the BIC to dazzle with their dance prowess on Sunday, May 5.

5.The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band and conductor Barry Forgie, are joined by the legendary Georgie Fame at Lighthouse, Poole on Sunday, May 5 in one of only a handful of concert dates.

6. One of Briain’s best-loved singers Katherine Jenkins is at the BIC on Wednesday, May 8 performing hits from her new album Guiding Light.

7. Olly Murs is celebrating a decade at the top with his new album, You Know I Know. He will be rocking the BIC on Thursday, May 9.

8. BBC Strictly Come Dancing favourite, Kevin Clifton will headline the world’s leading Ballroom dance show, Burn the Floor, when it plays Lighthouse on Thursday, May 9.

9. The Drifters are back on tour with a new show performing all their classic hits from the last six decades at Lighthouse, Poole on Friday, May 10 including Saturday Night At Movies.

10. And finally, Britain’s best loved bear, Sooty is back with his pals for two performances at the Regent Centre in Christchurch on Saturday, May 11.