IN Shakespeare's 400th anniversary year, Arts Alive invites Herefordshire audiences to enjoy lively young company Thick as Thieves in a storming production of The Tempest.

Prospero and his daughter have been wronged, set adrift in the Mediterranean by a usurping sibling and a rival king. They have lived on a deserted island for 12 years...well, almost deserted. When fate brings his enemies sailing past the island, Prospero decides to take matters into his own hands. What follows is a story of love, freedom and the consequences of heavy drinking.

Witness a company of four actors romping through this magical comedy. Following last year’s critically acclaimed and award-nominated run at The Hope Theatre in London, The Tempest sweeps across the country accompanied by relentless energy, breakneck costume changes and sparkling comedy – briefly coming to rest in Leominster, where it promises to delight everyone aged 10 and over.

Thick as Thieves present The Tempest at The Playhouse Cinema in Leominster on Saturday, October 15 at 7.30pm. To book, call 01568 616460 / 612583 or visit artsalive.co.uk for online booking.