SHAKESPEARE'S famous tragedy, Hamlet, is on offer at Worcester's Swan Theatre as part of the city's festival tonight and tomorrow night.

The Festival Players present the well-known tale, boasting pageantry, swordplay, suspense, wit and comedy.

The two-hour production promises to be a "rhapsody of words" and an evening of intrigue and passion.

Tickets are available from the box office on 01905 611427 or online at www.huntingdonarts.com

They cost £12.50 (concessions £10).

Performances start at 7.30pm on both nights, with a matinee at 2.30pm on Thursday.