Theatre: Coming Attractions

When I was growing up, my friend down the road had a Gene Pitney record which went " 'cos I was only 24 hours from Tulse Hill/ Only one day away from your aunt".

At least, that's what I thought he was singing. Happily, I've been put right by Jackie Clune (right) whose homage to Burt Bacharach is swinging back into the Drill Hall this week. Elvis Costello may be nabbing the headlines for crooning alongside the master songwriter but for the all- time greats and a grand piano, look no further.

Drill Hall Arts Centre, Chenies Street, London WC1 (0171-637 8270) starts Wed