MEET very strange people at the Coach House Theatre in Malvern, and if you're there for the first night, you can help a local charity too.

Proceeds from the first night of "The Odd Couple" will go to St Richard's Hospice; but the engaging play will run for four more nights after that, and there will even be a matinee performance

A spokesman said: "Felix Ungar is holding on to life by his fingertips; his wife has thrown him out, and to top it all he’s missing the Friday night poker game because he’s roaming the streets of New York with nowhere to go and no future.

"In steps an unlikely guardian angel, Oscar Madison. Oscar thinks nothing of stubbing out his cigar in the meatballs or leaving the laundry to fester under the sofa. To say he’s a slob is an insult to slobs. He offers sanctuary to Felix, who includes clean napkins, coasters and vacuuming in his spare time among his favourite things. A combustible combination? This could be the end of a beautiful friendship."

The spokesman added: "Melting Pot Theatre has been on the theatrical scene in Worcester since 2002, presenting outdoor productions in venues such as The Commandery and Greyfriars, and shows have been taken to The Worcester Arts Workshop and The ArtHouse Cafe, and on tour to, amongst others, the back garden of The Dirty Duck in Stratford.

"This is their first time at the Coach House in Malvern and they are very much looking forward to having fun."

The opening night will be Tuesday June 27, and the run at The Coach House will end on Saturday July 1.

Tickets on 01684 892277 or online at www.malvern-theatres.co.uk