APRIL 7 The Unexpected Guest The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents its second UK tour at Malvern Theatres.

APRIL 7 A Spell of Bad Weather Now that Grizelda the trainee sorceress has released a mixed-up weather spirit by mistake, will Wizzo the Wizard still let her join the Magic Circle? Children's theatre at the Swan Theatre Worcester.

APRIL 9-14 Martha Josie and the Chinese Elvis A perfectly crafted bitter-sweet comedy starring Maureen Lipman at Malvern Theatres.

APRIL 16-21 Kean Starring Antony Sher at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

APRIL 17-21 The Dresser A tragicomedy by Ronald Hardwood, presented by The Swan Theatre Amateur Company. Tickets available from Swan Theatre box office.

APRIL 23-28 Old Times Starring Neil Pearson and Janie Dee at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

APRIL 24-28 The Full Monty Performed by WODS, at the Swan Theatre. Tickets available from the box office.

APRIL 25-26 Scottish Dance Theatre Scotland's leading dance theatre company brings a double bill to Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

APRIL 25-28 Ladies in Retirement Presented by St John's Players, at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. Tickets available from box office.

MAY 1-5 Tracy Beaker Gets Real Join the UK's most popular and volatile girl when she explodes on to the stage in this brand new show with music for all the family. Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

MAY 5 Uncle Bert's Cow Does the horse that PC Brackett has found have anything to do with Uncle Bert's missing cow? Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester.