DRAMA students at University College Worcester are getting to grips with sex, religion and rock 'n' roll in their next production.

The comedy, Once A Catholic, follows the lives of Mary McGinty and her classmates as they discover there is more to life than O-levels.

Set in the 1950s, Mary O' Malley's play explores the girls' struggle to challenge authority, gain independence and find their way in the world.

To prepare for the role, the cast has been taking jiving lessons from Evesham-based dance teacher, Charles Seal.

Roy Pierce-Jones, senior drama lecturer and the play's director, said the work is a wonderfully funny and affectionate comedy.

Performances are at UCW's drama studio, on its Henwick Grove campus, in St John's on Wednesday, May 11, at 7.30pm, Thursday May 12, at 2pm and 7.30pm, Friday, May 13, at 2pm and Saturday May 14, at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £3 concessions, and are available from UCW's main reception or alternatively e-mail your reservation to onceacatholic@fsmail.net