BAR staff from Worcester’s Swan Theatre had a masterclass in cocktail shaking to help prepare for a forthcoming show.

Swan Theatre bar staff, who went to the Old Rectifying House to learn new skills, will serve cocktails when the award-winning show Shakers is staged later this month.

The play, being staged by the Hull Truck Theatre company from Tuesday, November 17, until Saturday, November 21, tells the story of four cocktail waitresses – underpaid, overworked and rushed off their feet.

The play was written by John Godber and Jane Thornton. For tickets, priced £12.50 and £10 for concessions, call the box office on 01905 611427 or visit worcesterlive.co.uk.