THEATRE-goers are being promised a feast of shows offering something for everyone as the Worcester Swan announces its Autumn season.

The theatre, which has introduced a second bar for audiences, is to host a series of comedies and powerful dramas.

As part of the season the theatre will be producing the latest play by city writer Lance Woodman, who received acclaim for his work with the Worcester Century Plays earlier this year.

The play, entitled Red Skies over the Severn, is a topical and hard-hitting look at a fictitious Worcestershire farming family struggling to get by in an increasingly hostile environment.

But Andy Sheard, marketing manager at the theatre, added the play also offered a spooky twist, as the eldest member of the family is haunted by a ghostly small boy.

"We received a lot of positive remarks about Lance's work in the Century Plays so we're confident people will enjoy this production," he said.

"It's a very powerful and up-to-date play, but it will have audiences on the edge of their chairs. It is full of suspense which is emphasised by the haunting visits of the boy.

"But for those who want something a bit more light hearted, we're also showing Noel Coward's Present Laughter, which stars Richard Walsh who played Sicknote in London's Burning.

"After that we'll be showing John Godber's September in the Rain, a bitter-sweet comedy about marriage through the eyes of an elderly couple as they take a holiday in Blackpool."

As part of the season the theatre will also be showing Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman, the soul-searching story of an ageing American salesman coming to terms with the increasingly cut throat world of business.

But Mr Sheard added the jewel of the season's crown was the powerful play Stolen, depicting the plight of Australian aborigine children taken from their families during the first half of last century.

"We're delighted to be getting the play as only a handful of theatres across Britain will be staging this highly-acclaimed show," he said.

For more information on the shows or to order tickets, contact the theatre's box office on 01905 27322.