MINISTRY OF BISCUITS

(Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, Mar 22)

Tickets are still available for the hilarious show ‘The Ministry of Biscuits’ by The Foundary Theatre at The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre, next week.

It takes place on Thursday, March 22 at 7.30pm and is set in Post-war London. The Ministry of Biscuits casts its sinister shadow over elelvenses in the land. But when junior designer Cedric Hobson falls in love and designs a new biscuit, his world and the Ministry are turned upside down.

Forties British Light Music, Orwell’s 1984 and Ealing Comedy inspired this musical comedy by best-selling author Philip Reeve and playwright and composer Brian Mitchell.

Suitable for all aged seven upwards, it was described by the Edinburgh Evening News as ‘absolutely hilarious, satire at its best’.

nAn Arts Alive event, tickets at £11adults, £10 adult concessions, family of four £30 and young person £5 are available from the Leisure Centre on 01948660660, 07506724572 or on-line at www.artsalive.co.uk

MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

(Theatre Severn, Mar 28-29)

Shakespeare's sparkling battle-of-the-sexes comedy; a story of trickery, treachery and, ultimately, true love. Perfect for the brilliant Shropshire Youth Theatre's 25th birthday production.

Will Benedick and Beatrice ever get together? Their 'will-they-won't-they' relationship is one of Shakespeare's funniest and most famous love stories. Performed by some of Shropshire's finest young actors, their talent and execution of Shakespeare will astonish you.

nTickets cost £15 and £10 for under-18s – call 01743 281 281 for more details.

SCOTT HAMILTON QUARTET

(Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Mar 27)

A LONG-TERM associate of the great Benny Goodman, US tenor saxman Scott Hamilton has recorded with jazz legends Gerry Mulligan and Rosemary Clooney and released over 40 albums. In this All-Star quartet he’s joined by British Greats John Pearce (piano), Dave Green (double bass) and Steve Brown (drums).

He emerged in the 1970s and at the time he was considered to be one of the few musicians of real talent who carried forward the tradition of the classic jazz tenor saxophone in the style of Ben Webster, Coleman Hawkins, Zoot Sims, and Don Byas. Initially playing in various rhythm & blues outfits in Providence (Rhode Island), he subsequently shifted to jazz and the tenor saxophone. In 1976 he moved to New York City.

The show starts at 8pm.

nTickets cost from £15 – call 01352 701521 for more details.