STRATFORD's Civic Hall is looking ahead to a busy autumn.

Events are well under way during the coming week, with local drama group The Phoenix Players is performing Alan Ayckbourn's Snake in the Grass from September 22 to 24 and Flamenco Express is stamping into town on September 17.

Other highlights for the months ahead include An Audience with John Humphreys (September 30), An Evening With Alan Price (October 6) and An Evening with Chris Beardshaw (October 10), as well as a variety of musical and theatrical delights.

General manager Fiona Rae said: "We have a jam-packed programme this autumn, with events that will entertain and challenge.

And, of course, there's plenty of Stratford talent as well. All in all, a pretty fine set of ingredients for a great season."

For a programme or to book tickets, contact the civic hall box office on 01789 207100 or log on to www.civichall.co.uk.