QUONDAM Theatre Company's comedy production Doughnuts Like Fanny's tells the story of original celebrity chef Fanny Craddock, who introduced a whole new range of food to the public including prawn cocktail.

The performance starts at 7.45pm, on Saturday, October 12, at Longton Village Hall, Boundary Close, New Longton.

Tickets are £3.50 (adults) and £3 (concessions) from 614264.

A UNIQUE storyteller is coming to the Harris Library, Preston, on Monday, October 21.

Miso'Shi uses drums to accompany her storytelling to bring to life tales of African culture.

For times and tickets contact the Harris on 262676.

A LUNCHTIME recital at the St Peter's Arts Centre, Fylde Road, Preston, from 1-2pm, on Wednesday, October 16, featuring the Martinu String Quartet, from the Czech Republic.

THE next event on the Feast of Jazz calendar is a performance by the Silverleaf Jazz Band on Sunday, October 27, at 8pm, at the Grasshoppers Rugby Club, Lightfoot Lane, Preston. Tickets are £4 on the door.

FOLKUS arts network is sponsoring an appearance of Canadian band Barrachois, on November 17.

The group will play at the University of Central Lancashire's St Peter's Arts Centre, Fylde Road, Preston.

Tickets are £3 to £6 on the door.