Stars will attend a benefit night tomorrow for comedian Colin Devereux, who is seriously ill in hospital.

Mr Devereux, 48, has appeared as a pantomime dame many times in Brighton at night clubs and at the Dome and the Theatre Royal.

Benefit organiser Brian Ralfe said: "Colin is one of the best pantomime dames in the business. We last saw him here during the summer at Pride."

Mr Ralfe said celebrities attending would include Danny La Rue, Chris Ellison, June Brown, Phil Starr, Dave Lynn and Carol Kaye.

The event will be staged at the Revenge night club in Brighton from 10pm with tickets at £5 available at the door.

Anyone interested should call Brian Ralfe on 01273 748465.