HIP-hop group N-Dubz and singer Paul Potts are to perform at Ipswich's Regent theatre, it was today announced.

HIP-hop group N-Dubz and singer Paul Potts are to perform at Ipswich's Regent theatre, it was today announced.

The award winning N-Dubz will perform on March 31 and The Britain's Got Talent winner will play the venue on October 29 2009.

Theatre manager David Mansfield said: “N-Dubz are a MOBO award winning hip hop group from London, based around Camden Town. They have so far had three top 40 hits on the UK singles chart.

Mr Mansfield added: “The rich, powerful and mesmerising voice of rising star Paul Potts has touched the hearts of millions since his win on Britain's Got Talent.”

“Watched by 13.5 million in the finals, his hauntingly beautiful rendition of Puccini's Nessun Dorma stunned the show's judges and audiences alike, leaving many moved to tears.

“We are delighted to welcome Paul and N-Dubz to the Regent.”

Children's show Sooty in Space is coming to the Regent on April 8 2009, it was also announced.

Mr Mansfield added: “This is Sooty's most spectacular stage show for over a decade! Written by Matthew Corbett, and starring his successor, Richard Cadell - Sooty's TV partner - Sooty In Space is a big family treat that's guaranteed to delight Sooty fans old and new.”

Tickets for all shows are available from the box office on 01473 433100.

Are you a fan of Paul Potts, N-Dubz or Sooty? Write to Your Letters, Evening Star, 30 Lower Brook Street, Ipswich, IP4 1AN or send an e-mail to eveningstarletters@eveningstar.co.uk