MARCH 2 Elgar - Stirring The Spirit David Graham's spellbinding portrayal of a dying man confronting his own weaknesses, at the Roses Theatre, Tewkesbury.

MARCH 3 Trouble and the Engine When Mr Watson the toymaker calls in a trainee wizard to help him mend his broken engine, things go from bad to worse. Children's Theatre at the Swan Theatre, Worcester.

MARCH 5-10 Charley's Aunt Starring Stephen Tompkinson in this hilarious comedy classic. Malvern Theatres.

MARCH 10 Shoo Shoo Baby Conquest Theatre, Bromyard. Tickets available from box office.

MARCH 20-22 Swan Lake The greatest romantic ballet of all. Performed by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at Malvern Theatres.

MARCH 21-24 A studio double bill of comedy Last Tango in Lower Wick and Babysitting Calvin. Presented by Swan Theatre Amateur Company. Tickets available from Swan Theatre box office.

MARCH 23-25 The Nutcracker Performed by the Russian State Ballet of Siberia at Malvern Theatres.

MARCH 26-31 The Bargain In a luxurious Thameside apartment an extraordinary meeting is about to take place. Starring Susan Hampshire at Malvern Theatres.

APRIL 2-7 The Unexpected Guest The Agatha Christie Theatre Company presents its second UK tour at Malvern Theatres.

APRIL 7 A Spell of Bad Weather Now that Grizelda the trainee sorceress has released a mixed up weather spirit by mistake, will Wizzo the Wizard still let her join the Magic Circle? Children's theatre at the Swan Theatre Worcester.

APRIL 9-14 Martha Josie and the Chinese Elvis A perfectly crafted bitter sweet comedy starring Maureen Lipman at Malvern Theatres.

APRIL 17-21 The Dresser A tragicomedy by Ronald Hardwood, presented by The Swan Theatre Amateur Company. Tickets are available from Swan Theatre box office.

APRIL 24-28 The Full Monty Performed by Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society, at the Swan Theatre. Tickets are available from the box office.

APRIL 25-28 Ladies in Retirement Presented by St John's Players, at the Norbury Theatre, Droitwich. Tickets are available from box office.