UNTIL MAY 19 The New Statesman Rik Mayall returns to the stage in this brand new instalment of political intrigue and sexual shenanigans in Westminster. Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

MAY 19 The Googleboom and The Rocks Children's theatre at Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. Harry is helping Miss Pastel make her garden look nice, then along comes the Googleboom. Tickets available from box office. Suitable for children aged three to 10.

UNTIL MAY 20 The Twits The Twits are a revolting couple who love to annoy one another with silly jokes and dirty tricks. Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

MAY 21-26 Hot Flush Starring Sheila Ferguson, Rula Lenska and Marti Webb. The menopause has never been this good! Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

MAY 26 The Happy Prince A charming tale unfolds into a magical experience for children and adults alike at Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Suitable for ages five and over. Tickets available from box office.

MAY 28 to JUNE 2 Hay Fever Starring Stephanie Beacham and Christopher Timothy. Noel Coward's classic comedy set in the country home of the eccentric Bliss family. Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

JUNE 2 Arthur and the Invisibles Ten-year-old Arthur is an inquisitive boy who discovers clues laid out by his grandfather at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Tickets available from box office.

JUNE 4-9 Blonde Bombshells of 1943 The most glamorous all-girl swing band in the North appearing at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

JUNE 10 Steve Mayor Tribute Show Swan Theatre, Worcester. All proceeds will be donated to the British Heart Foundation.

JUNE 11-16 The Last Confession Starring David Suchet at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

JUNE 16 Asterix and the Vikings A horde of invading Vikings kidnap a boy and its up to his Gallic guardians to save the day, at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury.

JUNE 17 WODS Anniversary Concert At the Swan Theatre. Tickets available from the box office.

JUNE 18-23 Office Suite Starring Patricia Routledge, Janet Dale and Edward Petherbridge at Malvern Theatres.

JUNE 26-JULY 1 Le Grand Cirque Featuring an international cast of 50 world champion acrobats and performers from over 15 countries at Malvern Theatres.

JUNE 30 Circus Dance Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury. Suitable for ages 5 to 7. Tickets available from box office. Booking essential.

JULY 2-3 Pete and Dud Come Again The hit West End comedy at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from box office.

JULY 16-21 In The Club A political farce by Richard Bean, at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

JULY 23-28 Magic of the Dance With a cast that includes more Irish dance world champions than any other Irish dance production, at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

JULY 31-AUGUST 4 Hot Mikado A sizzling, swinging musical performed by WODYS at the Swan Theatre. Tickets available from the box office.

AUGUST 20-25 Pygmalion Presented by Theatre Royal Bath productions at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.

AUGUST 27-SEPTEMBER 1 How The Other Half Loves Starring Nicholas le Prevost and Marsha Fitzalan at Malvern Theatres.

SEPTEMBER 25-29 A Midsummer Night's Dream Combining the astonishing skills of actors, dancers, martial arts experts and street acrobats at Malvern Theatres. Tickets available from the box office.