TWO waiters battling exploding fish and runaway puddings drew the crowds at Kidderminster Arts Festival.

The performance by Hoodwink Theatre was just one of the many attractions on offer during the two-week event, which continues until Saturday.

Young children were able to make some noise at an Early Ears music session in the Town Hall Corn Exchange and get creative at the Do-Day craft workshop.

There was also the chance to learn willow weaving and drumming, visit the Museum on the Move and see creepy crawlies in the Insect Circus Museum.

Many musicians have been entertaining passers-by in the streets, including teenage saxophonist, Sam Pagett, Al Boden and his band and The Ridge Top Mountain Boys.

Loz Samuels, arts and play development officer at Wyre Forest District Council, said the festival was going well, adding: "It has been really good. There's been less people in the town centre because of the heat but all the workshops have been full. Hoodwink Theatre got huge crowds. They were great and really good fun."

Still to come is a skipathon which takes place today between 11am and 2pm outside De Bradelei Mills, to raise money for the British Heart Foundation.

Young film fans will be having a go at making their own movie today in the Corn Exchange.

Tomorrow, there will be an Africa Bejewelled workshop at the Corn Exchange from 11am until 3pm and street art group, Hugh Jart, will be encouraging people to leave their mark outside the town hall between 10.30am and 4pm on Saturday.

There is still time to see exhibitions by Wyre Forest Arts Forum, which is at the town's library, Kidderminster Camera Club and international artist Jan Niedojado, both in the town hall music room until Saturday. For further information about the festival, contact the council on 01562 732984.