A THEATRE in Droitwich is to play its part in the 60th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day to pay tribute to those who fought in World War Two.

Players from the Norbury Theatre, in Friar Street, will stage And A Nightingale Sang for four nights from Wednesday, May 4.

The 'moving and heart-warming' production is set in the years between the outbreak of war and VE Day and follows events from the first sirens to the eventual celebrations, as seen through the eyes of gutsy Geordies the Stott family.

A spokesman for the theatre said: "Bring your Union Jack flag and join in the singing of old favourites like I'll Be Seeing You Again, The White Cliffs Of Dover and, of course, And A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square."

The show will play a key part of Droitwich's VE Day 60th anniversary celebrations, proving how important the theatre is to the town.

The Norbury is run by the registered charity Droitwich Theatre and Arts Club Ltd, which was set up in 1962 in order to combine the various dramatic societies in the spa town and provide a theatre for the area.

The current Friar Street theatre building was opened in February 1963 and is affiliated to the prestigious National Operatic and Drama Association.

Run entirely by volunteers, the theatre provides a full programme of productions throughout the year, both by its own members and by visiting groups.

Information and hire cost of the theatre premises can be obtained from the secretary, Jonathan Yeldham on 01905 795619.

Tickets for 'And A Nightingale Sang', which starts at 7.45pm, are available from the theatre's box office on 01905 770154.