SHOWBIZ royalty mixes with the genuine article at The Mayflower on Sunday as Southampton charity Wessex Heartbeat celebrates its tenth anniversary with a glittering gala.

In the presence of Their Royal Highnesses The Earl and Countess of Wessex, compere Matthew Kelly will be introducing a star-studded cast that includes this year's Mayflower panto star, Brian Conley, Jane McDonald, Nichola McAuliffe, Melanie Stace, Louise Plowright, The Andy Prior Orchestra and the supporting cast of West End shows including Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Mamma Mia and The Full Monty.

Wessex Heartbeat offers vital support to the Wessex Cardiac Unit at Southampton General Hospital, which has helped save thousands of lives.

Mayflower Theatre, Southampton, November 3. Performance: 7.30pm. Box office: 023 8071 1811.