MALVERN is a long way from the ocean, but if you want to try Octopus Soup, that’s certainly the place to go, this April.

The question is, will the tentacles of comedy tickle you pink?

Well, most likely, if the show lives up to its billing.

A spokesman said: “Fawlty Towers meets The Sopranos in this brand-new British farce! Octopus Soup! is the dinner party from hell – and you’ll be crying with laughter!

“Simon Fielder and Belgrade Theatre Coventry present the World Premiere of this razor-sharp comedy with Nick Hancock, coming to Malvern Theatres for one week only.”

The spokesman added: “Meet Seymour, the safest man in Britain. An insurance guy who wears a belt and braces and another belt, just to be sure.”

No chance, then, of him being caught with his pants down?

The spokesman added: “He’s in last chance saloon with everything riding on this one vital conference call. What could possibly go wrong? Well, literally everything. Enter Marvin, a bungling burglar with bad knees..

“Meanwhile Seymour’s neurotic wife Gloria awaits news on a star TV role, a psychopathic mob boss is just around the corner and a share of the £30 billion insurance scam is at stake. Will our heroes and their octopus get out alive?”

The spokesman said: “It’s non-stop laughs with Nick Hancock (iconic TV host for Room 101 and They Think It’s All Over) joined by Paul Bradley (EastEnders, Holby City), Gillian Bevan (Holby City, Teachers), Carolyn Backhouse (Coronation Street, The Bill) and the legendary Eric Richard (The Bill, EastEnders)

"Octopus Soup! Is a guaranteed comedy hit. Don’t miss out."

Octopus Soup! will be on stage at Malvern Theatres from Monday April 15 to Saturday April 20.

Tickets are on sale at the Box Office 01684 892277 and online at malvern-theatres.co.uk