A MAGICAL Shakespeare play will be performed at a Malvern theatre next week.

The Winter's Tale, one of the most haunting and profound plays the Bard ever wrote, will be performed by the Watermill Theatre in a touring production at the Festival

Theatre, Malvern, from April 13-16.

It tells the story of a man, consumed by an inexplicable jealousy, who destroys everything around him - his family, his kingdom and himself.

Wracked by guilt he sets off a chain of events leading to the miraculous ending of his reconcilliation.

Tickets are £12-£18, or £6 for students.

To book call the box office on 01684 892277.