THE Rose Theatre's resident drama group the Nonentities has released details of productions it is staging in the new season.

Five shows from some of the last century's greatest talents - appealing to a wide range of tastes - will hit the Kidderminster stage starting in January with James Robson's comedy Mr Wonderful.

The plot follows the attempts of 45-year-old Norma Green to find Mr Wonderful through a dating agency.

Her mother shares in her daughter's ups-and-downs, but is terrified she will one day leave her on her own.

February welcomes the powerful drama Three Tall Women, penned by award-winning American playwright Edward Albee.

It charts the stages of an old woman's life through a series of flashbacks.

"This honest examination of one woman's existence is a delicate yet hard-hitting drama of mortality and destiny," said Nonentities' artistic director Liz Cole.

Katherine Howard by William Nicholson comes on stage in April.

Mrs Cole explained: "Romance, comedy, political intrigue, plots and betrayal all form part of this entertaining and thoughtful play.

The author of Shadowlands takes a slice of Tudor history and turns it into pure theatrical magic."

The following month theatre-goers can indulge in Amy's View by David Hare. "It explores the passionate relationship between a charismatic mother and her loving daughter," said Mrs Cole. "Amy's View mixes love, life and art in a funny, provocative and totally absorbing way."

And in June perennial favourite The Winslow Boy hits the boards, from Deep Blue Sea author Terence Rattigan. Based on a real story of a young cadet accused of stealing a five-shilling note, it tells of the Winslow family's fight to prove his innocence and the toll their struggle exacts.

For prices and dates contact the Rose Theatre on 01562 743745.

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