MORE than 100,000 people have already enjoyed the talents of Midland Musical Theatre Group, which opens its 25th anniversary show in Malvern later this month.

Robert Wilson founded the group in 1978 and its shows have raised more than £65,000 for charity since then.

It is a member of the National Operatic and Dramatic Association and in 1998 performed at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The group now boasts more than 100 members and will Let the Good Times Roll with its show at the Malvern Theatres from November 24-29.

The show includes song, dance and comedy. Music includes work by Andrew Lloyd-Webber, Country, rock 'n' roll and traditional 60s tunes. Laughs come courtesy of popular comedian Barry North.

This year's show will help raise funds for Worcestershire Wildlife Trust, Macmillan and the Neo-Natal unit at Worcester Royal Infirmary.

Tickets normally sell fast and so far 86 per cent of them have been sold.

Phillipa Charlesworth, from Malvern, is one of the original performers and is now producing the show.

She said: "Our ultimate aim is to have a full house."

Tickets are £7.50 on Monday, £10 Tuesday to Thursday and £12.50 for Friday and Saturday night. There is also a Saturday matinee at £11. For more details, ring the Malvern Theatres' box office on 01684 892277.