Worcester Male Voice Choir in concert supported by "Pastiche" (Close Harmony Quartet). In aid of the Mayor's charities. May 4. 7.30pm. St. Andrew's Church, St Andrew's St, Droitwich. Tickets available on 01905 774258.

UK Premiere. State Opera of Plovdiv performing TOSCA by Puccini at Regent Theatre Stoke on Trent. A timeless masterpiece of passion, vengeance and tragedy. May 6 - 8

Box Office 01782 213800

UK Premiere. State Opera of Plovdiv performing The Barber of Seville at Regent Theatre Stoke on Trent. Join us for a Carnival extravaganza, with acrobats, gondolas, rollerskates, a horse and even a singing donkey - a dazzling party for all operagoers. May 9 - 11

Box Office 01782 213800

City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra with Alexander Melnikov on Piano presents Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 1 and Shostakovich - Symphony No. 8. May 11. 7.00 pm at Symphony Hall, Birmingham. Tickets on 0121 780 3333.

Helen Shapiro 'Farewell Concert Tour'. May 12. The Courthouse, Edgar Street, Hereford. For more details ring Box-Office on 01432 359252.

Five Violin Concertos Mozartfest May 10-31. Malvern Theatres. For further details and bookings telephone Box Office (01684 892277).

The Treorchy Male Choir from "The Valleys" Wales at Hereford Cathedral on May 17.

Tickets £15 & £10 reserved and £5 unreserved, available from The Outback, Church Street, Hereford (01432 275063) and the Cathedral Shop (272230). For further details contact Dr. David Mathias on 01432 272230.

Masterpeices- a joyous celebration in words and music of Noel Coward's hallmark wit and humour. June 17-22. Malvern Festival Theatre. Box Office (01684 892277).