'THRILLING, edge-of-your-seat fun is guaranteed' say the producers of a new stage version of the classic thriller The 39 Steps, coming to Malvern.

A young woman is murdered, and Richard Hannay is the suspect. He has to race against the clock to solve the mystery and prove his innocence with both the police and the real killers on his tail.

John Buchan's classic book - made more famous by Hitchcock's 1935 film - has been adapted for the stage. The show runs from August 1 to 6 at Malvern's Festival Theatre. Call the box office for tickets on 01684 892277 (malvern-theatres.co.uk).