THE second annual Out in the Sticks festival will take place throughout this month and includes a spectacular range of events with a lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT) theme for the whole community to enjoy.

The majority of events will take place at The Courtyard, with a host of films and live events. Highlights include the hilarious and camp musical comedy duo Topping & Butch in their latest show, Taking it up the Octave! on Thursday, May 14 at 8pm; Yesterday When I was Young by Hope Theatre Company on Friday, May 29, at 7.30pm and a night of Abba Magic on Thursday, May 21 at 8pm.

New for this year’s festival is the Pink Picnic, a family-friendly event at Castle Green, Hereford on Sunday, May 17.