IT caused up roar when it was screened by the BBC in January and is arguably the most controversial play to hit the stage for a generation.

Brace yourself, then, because Jerry Springer - The Opera is coming to the Pavilion theatre in Bournemouth in September for a six night run.

Based on America's most lurid talk show and the US host who brought worldwide television audiences programs so revealing they turned the air blue, Jerry Springer - The Opera has proved to be one of the biggest selling shows of recent history.

The musical has already been seen by 425,000 theatre- goers and was watched by 2.4 million viewers on BBC 2 - a record TV viewing figure for a musical or opera. It has also received all possible theatre awards including Best Musical at The Olivier Awards, The Critics' Circle Theatre Awards, The Evening Standard Theatre Award's and The What's On Stage Awards.

The show runs from September 26 to October 8. Tickets from £20. Box office: 0870 111 3000.

You may already be aware that this is not suitable for children. Call the box office or book on-line www.bic.co.uk Groups call 01202 451865