Hollywood actress Joan Collins is coming to Brighton.

The screen star, famous for roles in films The Stud and The Bitch as well as Eighties TV series Dynasty, will appear in the comedy Full Circle at the Theatre Royal.

Her visit is the highlight of the theatre's new season of shows, for which tickets go on sale tomorrow.

Collins plays a bestselling novelist who confesses to her children the man they assumed was their father is not. The play will run from April 26 until May 1.

Julian Clary, Penelope Keith and Lulu will also make appearances at the theatre next year.

The season kicks off with The Importance Of Being Earnest on December 20, which stars Wendy Craig from Butterflies and Keeping Up Appearances actress Josephine Tewson.

The theatre is, for the first time, producing its own show, The Holy Terror, which will tour the UK before going into the West End.

It previews on February 4 and then runs from February 5 until February 14.

For more information about the new programme, call 01273 328488.