MALVERN Theatres's Young Company will be staging two productions this summer to celebrate the team's fifth anniversary.

The first production will be the American classic Our Town, by Thornton Wilder.

The cast, aged 13 years and over, will perform on the iconic Festival Theatre stage from Wednesday August 10 to Saturday August 13.

A spokesman said: "A story of everyday life in a small American town, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer prize-winning play follows Emily and George as they meet, fall in love, marry and live out their lives for better for worse.

"Their story is a simple one which, in Wilder’s hands, becomes a poignant and captivating exploration of humanity."

The second Summer production will be Seussical, the musical based on the works of Dr. Seuss.

The cast range from eight to 24 years and will be performing in the Forum Theatre from Tuesday August 23 to Saturday August 27.

A spokesman said: "Dr Seuss’s best-loved characters collide and cavort in this unforgettable musical caper suitable for the whole family, featuring Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, Amayzing Mayzie, and a little boy with a big imagination: Jojo.

"The colourful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos."

Tickets and further details on, 01684 892277.