THEATRE: Alfie follows the tale of Alfie Elkins, a self-styled Casanova of the East End, as he relentlessly pursues a string of lovely ladies but is eventually forced to reconsider his hedonistic lifestyle. The Bill Naughton play, which contains adult themes, opens at the New Vic Theatre tomorrow and runs until March 17. For tickets, call the box office on 01782 717962.

FILM: Three short films are being screened tonight as part of the Stoke Your Fires Film Festival. Device of Attachment, Heaven's Secret and Townies are being shown for the Producers' Forum at the Mitchell Arts Centre at 7.30pm. Call 01782 409307.

BALLET: Led by former Royal Ballet lead dancers Michael Nunn and William Trevitt, BalletBoyz promises to thrill audiences at The Regent theatre tonight at 7.30pm. The explosive feast of exhilarating live dance is cleverly fused with film and behind-the-scenes footage. For tickets, call the box office on 0844 871 7649.

OPERA: Award-winning producer, Ellen Kent, is bringing two opera productions to The Regent theatre. Puccini's popular tale of Madama Butterfly can be seen tomorrow and Verdi's La Traviata on Thursday. Both performances are at 7.30pm. For tickets, call the box office on 0844 871 7649.

CLASSICAL: Adrian Chandler is so fanatical about the work of Vivaldi that he set up the ensemble, La Serenissima, which is dedicated to performing work by the Italian composer and his contemporaries. See the group perform at The Westminster Theatre, Chancellor's Building, Keele University, at 7.30pm tomorrow. For tickets, call 01782 733856.