A CHARITY night in aid of St Michael's Hospice, on Wednesday, opens the run of Humpty Dumpty at Bromyard's Conquest Theatre.

Booking has opened strongly for the panto, with Ellie Scott as the world's most famous egg, but tickets are still available on 01885 488575.

The show's run is due to end on January 31.

The Conquest's programme through to April includes a Valentine's Night evening of traditional jazz by Perdido Street.

Among the films due to be shown is one that still makes other films seem small - Gone with the Wind is on April 2.

Anthony Shaffer's brilliant thriller Sleuth, from April 21 to 24, is on the 'don't miss' list.

Visitors will have a chance to go backstage at the Conquest during an open day, from 10am to 2pm on April 24.

The Conquest is run entirely by volunteers and is always looking for more people to help at the box office and behind the scenes.

For more details, ring Sarah Handley on 01885 400334.