THE days of variety shows died with The Good Old Days - or did they?

The latest Hereford Gang Show arrives at The Courtyard during Easter Week, and producer Ian Strangward promises audiences "as good a variety show as you will have seen for a long time...well, at least since the 2003 Gang Show!"

The unique mix of song, dance and sketches is intended to entertain family members from five to 95, and with the addition of Guides to the main Scout cast, the show provides more variety than ever.

The cast of more than 100 have been rehearsing for several months and are looking forward to taking the stage.

"We have a lot of fresh faces this year throughout the cast as a whole, which is pleasing to see, and we continue to unearth talent which people didn't realise they had," said Ian.

The show runs from April 13-17 April, and tickets are on sale now from The Courtyard (01432 359252).