A WORLD première is being staged in Worcester next week.

Elgar And Alice, the new play by Peter Sutton, is a moving study of the relationship between England's most famous composer and his muse. It is being performed at the Swan Theatre from Tuesday, June 5 to Thursday, June 7, before setting off on a nationwide tour.

Elgar And Alice is at the Swan Theatre, Worcester, from Tuesday. For tickets, priced £13.50, call the box office on 01905 611427.