A BLACK comedy filled with mistaken identities, hilarious consequences and lots of laughs will be served up by Swan Theatre Amateur Company.

Starring in Natural Causes will be Sue Hawkins, Jane Lush, Tony Childs, John Lines and Dave Bonnick, who is making a welcome return to the company after a gap of 16 years.

"Death by natural causes" is the verdict that long-suffering author Walter Bryce is hoping a coroner will give on the demise of his depressed wife, Celia.

He is planning her ‘suicide’ with his mistress, Angie, using the odourless, tasteless, all-natural poison invented by Vincent.

While it might sound like the plot of a typical thriller, full of suspense and unexpected twists, in the hands of the Swan Theatre Amateur Company it becomes a black comedy full of laughs.

Director Sue Smith said: "The plot may be rather unusual but the play is so well-written by Eric Chappell that the comedy develops from the relationships between the five characters, which change as the play progresses.

"There are some very funny lines and almost farcical moments as the audience waits to find out who, if anyone, will fall victim to Vincent’s deadly potion.”

Natural Causes will be performed at the Swan’s Vesta Tilley Studio from Tuesday, June 16 until Saturday, June 20.

The show is at 7.45pm except on Saturday when it will be performed at 2.30pm as the cast is also performing an excerpt from the play at the Swan’s 50th Anniversary Show – A Celebration of Worcester’s Talent – on Saturday evening.

Tickets are £8.50 (concessions £7.50) and to book tickets call the Worcester Live box office on 01905 611427.