A DARK comedy of food waste, life decisions and toilet rolls will be wheeling its way to Coach House Theatre, Malvern.

Nick Wilkes’ new play Wasters will have it premiere on Monday, March 2 and run until Saturday, March 7.

Wasters tells the story of two tramps who live in an alley behind a supermarket.

Peter, who has lived there years, lives safely in the knowledge that at six o'clock every day the food is thrown out, which is when he'll sort through the out of date items and feed himself.

But his world is thrown out of balance with the arrival of David who has decided to pursue a simpler life and has given all his possessions away.

Throw into the mix a romantic attachment to a kind-hearted supermarket employee, and a bearded guru that lives in the shadows.

Playwright NIck said: "Food waste was the theme of last year's Harvest Festival at my daughter's school.

"We were told that seven million tons of food is thrown away in the UK every year.

"By chance I was already thinking about a play involving two guys living behind a supermarket and the idea formed from there.

"Mention that a play is about two tramps and people instantly think of Waiting for Godot, but if the audience has ever seen one of our previous productions they’ll soon realise that this is far more Malvernbard than Beckett."

Produced by Malvernbard, this is the latest in a string of plays from the company that has grown a loyal local following as the company has developed

over the past few years.

Their last production Adrian’s Wall saw forty-three feet of Roman wall built across the Forum Theatre, with the audience divided either side, and played to large audiences and tremendous reviews.

It also raised over £1800 for forces charity Help For Heroes.

"This is a more intimate piece, so we're really happy to back at the Coach House," said Nick.

"Since last year's major refurbishment, the Coach House has become an even better place for audiences, but from our point of view the backstage area also has everything we need to rehearse and put on a production.

"I think in the coming years we'll see it become more and more popular as a venue in Malvern."

Wasters has been sponsored by local tissue manufacturer ESP and will raise money for Food Cycle, a charity that takes surplus food and turns it into meals for people at risk of food poverty and social isolation.

After the shows in Malvern, the play goes on tour to London, Sidmouth, Pershore and Stratford-upon-Avon.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk.