Until 19 July: Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd, starring Stephen McCann, Frazer Hines and Kevin Pallister, at The Swan Theatre. Box office: 01905 611427.

July 22-26: HMS Pinafore at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277.

July 24: The Railway Children at The Roses, Tewkesbury. The first half of the show will take the form of rehearsals, learning the words and tunes - the second half will feature the audience participants within the play itself. For ages five-11 years. Box office: 01684 295074.

July 26: At the Hop. Hear the music of the greats, of the Everly Brothers, Buddy Holly, Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard and more, at The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074.

July 28-31: The Pirates of Penzance at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277,

July 29-Aug 2: WODYS (Worcester Operatic and Dramatic Society Youth Section) presents Annie Get Your Gun, at The Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester. For tickets Tel 01905 611427.

July 31: A Day At Old Macdonald's Farm, at The Roses, Tewkesbury. A sing-a-long show for children aged 3-9 years. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 2: Vince Hill in With A Song In My Heart. As charismatic and handsome as ever. The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 7: The Wizard of Castle Magic, at The Roses, Tewkesbury. Things will never be the same again when the Wizard's nephew, Mickey, and an invisible cat arrive at Castle Magic. A very spooky but funny play for five-11 year olds and their families. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 9: Kings of Swing. The music of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin and many more is brought to life in this fabulous new show from Calibre Productions. The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074

Aug 11-16: Office Suite, starring Lesley Joseph and Edward Hardwicke at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277.

Aug 13-16: Bazaar & Rummage at Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427.

Aug 14: Strawberry The Clown, at The Roses, Tewkesbury. Strawberry has a show to do but the set won't stay up, his hat won't stay on and his coat has got a life of its own! For aged four and upwards. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 16: The Seventies Story starring Brotherhood of Man. A musical journey recalling the moods and trends of the day with the glitz and glamour of the music scene. The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 16: The Grass is Always Greener by Mark McClusky Children's theatre production. The Swan Theatre, The Moors, Worcester.

Aug 16: A Midsummer Night's Dream performed by Melting Pot Theatre Company, The Commandery, Sidbury, Worcester.

Aug 18-23: How the Other Half Loves, starring John Challis and Sue Holderness (Boycie and Marlene from the much loved Only Fools and Horses) at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277.

Aug 20-23: Bazaar & Rummage at Swan Theatre, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427

Aug 23: Cheek! the six singing builders from hell. These guys will bring the house down....probably literally! Huntingdon Hall, CrownGate, Worcester. Box office: 01905 611427.

Aug 25-30: Noel Coward's Design for Living, starring Janie Dee and Hugo Speer at Malvern Festival Theatre. Box office: 01684 892277.

Aug 28: Puff The Magic Dragon and His Fairytale Adventures at The Roses, Tewkesbury. A heart-warming, charming family show written especially for the young and young at heart, packed full of audience participation. Box office: 01684 295074.

Aug 30: The Cavern Beatles. It was 40 years ago (today!) that the Beatles embarked on their first major tour of the UK. Tonight The Cavern Beatles recreate their songs, still sounding as fresh and vibrant as if it were 'Yesterday'. The Roses, Tewkesbury. Box office: 01684 295074.