* A MAD mix of Shakespearian clowns is heading to Worcestershire's Witley Court.

Heartbreak Productions, renowned for their innovative and atmospheric open-air productions, are returning to the romantic ruins in Great Witley to perform a colourful interpretation of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night.

Described as vibrant and excessive, this production will be bursting with passion, poetry and slapstick.

The comedy tells the story of twins, Viola and Sebastian, who are shipwrecked on separate shores of an island and, believing each other to be dead, set out to start new lives.

As much about ego and obsession as it is about love and mistaken identities, the Heartbreak show, featuring live music and dance, looks likely to engage its audience.

As well as being performed at Witley Court on Thursday, June 14, and Friday, June 15, it is at Ravenshill Farm in Tibberton, near Worcester, on Sunday, June 10.

For tickets call 01299 896636 for Witley Court, and 01905 830745 for Ravenshill Farm. Tickets are priced £12 to £15.