THE nut from Knotty Ash will be bringing a ray of sunshine into the lives of Alexandra Theatre audiences this week, writes Melina Cannon.

Ken Dodd's infamous Happiness Show is being staged at the Birmingham venue from tomorrow until Saturday.

Doddy's live show will take him on a virtual non-stop tour of the UK, clocking up more than 100,000 miles, but Birmingham is a particular favourite with the comedian.

Performances start at 7.30pm and tickets cost £13.50-£15.50 from the ticket hotline on 0870 607 7544.