THIS year's pantomime at Malvern Theatres will help the quest to raise money for a new children's hospice for the Three Counties.

The cast of Dick Whittington will be joined at almost every performance by supporters of the Acorns Three Counties Appeal, who will asking audiences to support the fundraising.

Last year panto audiences raised over £3,700 and organisers are hoping that this year will be just as successful.

"This is a fantastic fundraising opportunity for us," said Chris Price, from Acorns' Malvern Group of Friends.

"I'm sure this year's audiences will want to raise even more for the new hospice, which is so desperately needed by many local life-limited children and their families."

Dick Whittington, which stars former EastEnders star Paul Bradley and GMTV Rise and Shine presenter Kate Weston, runs until Sunday, January 12.