Worcester Theatre Company production of Sheridan's timeless comedy 'The Rivals'. April 18-May 4. 7.45pm/matinees 2.30pm. The Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. Tickets from box office (01905 27322).

The Beggar's Opera by John Gay, Eighteenth century London one man, many women, much trouble. April 18-June 8. Bristol Old Vic. Box Office (0117 987 7877).

New Theatre Works presents ' The Sound of a Hammer' by Ian Hassall. April 19-27. 7.45pm. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford. Box office (01432 359252).

Bob Geldof, Sex, Age & Death. April 20. 8pm. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford. Box office (01432 359252).

Tony Britton in Hobson's Choice. April 22-27. Eve's 8pm, Wednes & Sat Mats 2.30pm. Details from Box Office on (01684 892277 or email www.malvern-theatres.co.uk)

Three Sister's by Anton Chekhov, starring Imogen Subbs, Dulcie Gray and Serena Gordon. May 13-18. Malvern Festival Theatre details from Box Office on (01684 892277 or email www.malvern-theatres.co.uk)

Hereford Amateur Operatic Society presents Annie. April 26-May 4. 7.30pm & matinees 2.30pm. 7.30pm. The Courtyard, Edgar Street, Hereford. Box office (01432 359252).

Ombersley Dramatic Society presents "Will You Still Love Me in the Morning?" at Ombersley Memorial Hall. April 25-27 at 8.00pm. Tickets from Doreen Turner 01905 620672 or Michael Turner 01905 620757.

The Courtyard Comedy Club, Edgar Street, Hereford presents 'Jovanka Steele' on May 3. Further information contact Lee Collins on 01432 346500.

Swan Theatre Company presents "The Reluctant Dragon" by Jeremy Chester. Saturday 4 May at 10.30 & 11.45. Box office (01905) 27322.

Bonnie Langford takes us from the Broadway and West End hits of Chicago, Sweet Charity & Me and My Girl. May 5. 7.30pm. The CourtYard, Hereford. Further information contact Lee Collins 01432 346500.

Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society presents "West Side Story" May 6-11 at 7.30pm

Saturday matinee 11 May at 2.30pm. The Swan Theatre Worcester . Box office 01905 27322

A Chorus of Disapproval by Alan Ayckbourn. May 9-June 8. Bristol Old Vic. Box Office (0117 987 7877).

The Shout Tall Stories. (The Shout time out classical artist of the year is a unique choir, drawn from many musical paths- gospel, jazz, blues, contemporary, classical and opera. May 10. 7.30pm. The CourtYard, Hereford. Box Office 01432 359252.

Great Witley Operatic Society presents 'The Yeomen of the Guard'. May 14-18 at The Swan Theatre. Box Office 01905 27322