IN the Motherhood, a new play by Worcestershire-based writer, Hayley Pepler, is all about the perils of modern parenting.

The tour starts at the Foyle Studio in Birmingham then goes to the Artrix in Bromsgrove, giving local audiences two chances to enjoy what, in the end, is "a celebration of mums".

A spokesman said: "The scene is set in a charming village, where Nita and Bonnie run the PTA with brutal efficiency.Their enterprising and sometimes shocking approach to fundraising exploits the day to day struggles of being a mum, with highly lucrative results.

"In drops Jacs, a savvy city type who’s looking to make an impression, but this PTA doesn’t let just anyone in. Does Jacs have what it takes to assume her place in the parental pecking order or will feathers fly?"

The spokesman added: "Despite its sharp wit and honest descriptions, In the Motherhood has a positive message at its heart."

Writer Hayley Pepler added: “It was really important to me to write this play because I want to celebrate mums. I want to draw attention to the incredible job women are doing every day to raise the next generation in the face of enormous competing pressures about how we do it.”

The play was originally staged at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in November 2015 where it played to packed houses.

The original cast will be reunited for the tour, including Eastender's star Lauren Crace as Jacs; Sarah Horner as Bonnie and Louise Mardenborough as Nita.

The play comes to the Foyle Studio, Birmingham, on Monday February 6, from 8pm. Tickets on 0121 446 3232 and www.macbirmingham.co.uk

It comes to the Artrix in Bromsgrove on Friday February 10, from 7pm.

Tickets on 01527 577330, www.artrix.co.uk