Malvern Theatres managers are hoping a celebrity fund-raising lunch will draw in the crowds.

The Grange Road venue has organised the event at the Colwall Park Hotel in Walwyn Road, Colwall, on Friday, June 3, and Peter Bowles and Sian Phillips will be attending.

The duo are appearing at Malvern Theatres that week in Yasmina Reza's play The Unexpected Man and proceeds from the lunch will go to Malvern Theatres Trust.

Peter Bowles is best-known for his roles in hit TV series To The Manor Born and The Irish RM.

He also starred in numerous TV films and West End productions.

Sian Phillips has won many awards for her work in television, notably for cult television series I, Claudius.

She was last seen at Malvern in 1996 in Pam Gems' play Marlene, for which she received Olivier, Tony and Drama Desk nominations.

The fund-raising event in Colwall will include drinks and canapes on the lawn, with a two-course meal with wine served in the hotel restaurant.

Over coffee, there will be an opportunity for the special guests to give a brief insight into their careers and for participants to ask questions.

Tickets are £35, available at the box office on 01684 892277.

When booking, you are asked to state whether you require a vegetarian meal or have any other dietary requirements.