NEIL Pearson is to star in Tom Stoppard's The Real Thing at Malvern Theatres next week.

He plays Henry, the smartest, sharpest and most wickedly witty playwright of his generation.

But writing about betrayal is one thing living with it is another.

When Henry starts to blur the boundaries of life and art, things suddenly gets rather sticky. Now it's real and Henry's about to learn a tough lesson about true love. Oh dear!

Tom Stoppard is one of this country's finest writers.

From Arcadia and The Invention of Love, to the award-winning Shakespeare in Love, Stoppard's works have been both box office smash hits and dramatic landmarks.

Intelligent, entertaining, engrossing and set to a soundtrack of 60s pop, The Real Thing is a dazzling comedy about love and betrayal and is widely regarded as one of Stoppard's most popular plays.

For an extra special theatrical night out, there is a chance to join An Evening with Neil Pearson.

On Thursday, November 29, you can enjoy a drinks reception, performance and Indian supper for £50 in support of Malvern Theatres.

To book, phone 01684 892277.

The Real Thing plays Malvern Festival Theatre from Monday, November 26 to Saturday, December 1. Tickets £20-£12. Box office 01684 892277.