RATS, the Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society, meets every Wednesday and Thursday at 8pm in the Parochial Hall, Ribchester.

Theirs next production is the play The Chalk Garden, to be performed in May. They will also be taking part in the Ribchester Festival of Music in June.

Further details from the chairman Julia Procter on 01254 247486.

EDGWORTH Panto Group stage Jack and the Beanstalk at The Barlow Institute, Bolton Road, Edgworth, next month on

Friday and Saturday nights, March 7 and 8 and 14 and 15. Evening performances start at 7.15pm, Saturday matinees 3pm.

THE Brindle St James Players perform the traditional panto favourite Aladdin on Friday and Saturday, with profits being donated to local charities.

It will be staged at Brindle St Joseph's church hall. There is one show on Friday at 7.30pm and two shows on Saturday at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.

Tickets, in advance are available from Jenny Evans on 01254 852894.

BLACKBURN Drama Club open tonight with their latest production, the hilarious comedy Sylvia's Wedding.

Directed by Jean Jones, it runs at the Thwaites Theatre, Bolton Road, Ewood, until Saturday, every night at 7.30pm.

Tickets at £6 (concessions £5) are available by phoning the box office on 01254 680137.