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Are you adept at spinning a tale? Do you occasionally spice up the truth? If so, The World's Biggest Liar is the competition for you. The most skilled tale-teller wins. The event is being held in honour a famous 19th- century publican who kept his customers enthralled with tales a giant turnips and foxes that had eagle wings. The Bridge Inn, Santon Bridge, Cumbria, 7.30pm. Admission: pounds 4.50. Information: 01946 67575.

Approximately 612 British couples will display some fancy footwork at the British National Dance Championships, starting today in Blackpool. Couples will strutt their stuff with dances from Latin America to traditional ballroom dancing. Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool. Tickets: pounds 7 adults, pounds 4 children. Information: 01253 625252. To Saturday.

Playwright Bernard-Marie Koltes found his inspiration for the drama of intrigue Roberto Zucco in the most unlikely place - a wanted poster on the Paris underground. Written in 1989, it is based on the true story of a young Italian man who murdered both of his parents. Previews tonight, Friday and Monday at 7:30 pm. Preview tickets: pounds 12. Call the box office (01789 295623) for regular show times and ticket prices. The Other Place, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire.

For more light-hearted fare, The Polka Theatre is presenting a new version of Puss In Boots. When Jacques' father, a miller dies, and only leaves him a cat, he is greatly disappointed. But that swashbuckling Puss soon lands him in numerous adventures and trouble. Polka Theatre For Children, 240 The Broadway, London. Box Office: 0181-543 4888. Tickets: pounds 9 public performances, pounds 3 reduced price performances. Times vary. To Feb 7.

Anne Lundregan