ARE you looking for something to do last minute on Valentine’s Day? Jamie Walker has picked five nights out that should keep romance going throughout the evening.

An Evening With Stacey Dooley

Brighton Dome, Brighton, Thursday, February 14

Even before she stormed the dance floor and became the 2018 Strictly Come Dancing champion, Stacey Dooley was well known for her investigative journalism.

Her in-depth documentaries show she is willing to do whatever it takes to get a good story, and her perseverance shone through on the dance show.

Now you can spend Valentine’s Day hearing about some of her most fascinating experiences, difficult dilemmas and dancing with Kevin Clifton.

Krater Valentine’s Special

Komedia, Brighton, Thursday, February 14

If you and your special someone like to laugh then perhaps the Komedia is the place for you on Valentine’s Day.

London-based comic Emmanuel Sonubi headlines the evening that is sure to be filled with puns and romance. For a show that will have you laughing out loud and leaving with a smile on your face, this is a great February 14 treat.

Rain Man

The Hawth Theatre, Crawley, Thursday, February 14 – Saturday, February 16

Based on the critically acclaimed film starring Tom Cruise and Dustin Hoffman, Rain Man is a show that will make you glad you braved the cold winter weather to go to the theatre.

Featuring Matthew Horne – more popularly known as Gavin Shipman from the hit BBC show Gavin And Stacey – it revolves around the self-centred Charlie Babitt and his long lost brother Raymond.

Charlie soon discovers that Raymond has a hidden secret talent and looks to take advantage of it as the pair head to inherit a family fortune.

This fantastic story has entranced film fans across the world since its release in 1989 and now you can see it retold on the stage.

The Roy Orbison Story

Theatre Royal, Brighton, Thursday, February 14

If you want to spend your Valentine’s Day listening to hits such as Pretty Woman and Only The Lonely then get down to the Theatre

Royal and see Barry Steele take on the role of Roy Orbison.

A night of solid gold hits is assured, although the romance factor is more down to you.

Barry Steele, renowned for his homage to Roy Orbison, is celebrating his ten-year anniversary on tour.

Cinema Paradiso

The Old Market, Hove, Thursday, February 14

Bring the magic of cinema to Valentine’s Day as The Old Market showcase this timeless Italian film.

Giuseppe Tornatore’s second film evokes

memories told mainly in flashbacks.

A filmmaker recalls his childhood when falling in love with the pictures at the cinema in his home village and forms a deep friendship with the cinema’s projectionist.

It won an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.