THEATRE-goers will be boosting an appeal to build a new children's hospice at a pantomime starting tonight.

Bucket collections will take place at Malvern Theatres during performances of Dick Whittington to raise cash to build an Acorns Children's Hospital in Worcester.

The show, starring former Eastenders star Paul Bradley, starts tonight and runs until Sunday, January 12 with a total of 43 performances.

The box office number is 01684 892277.