n St Mary's Players, Bacup, have cast their Autumn production, Doctor in the House, the legendary comedy by Ted Willis. The play will be produced by Christine Durkin and will be staged in the Leisure Hall, Bacup, on November 7, 8 and 9.

n Colne Operatic Society will present Mack and Mabel at Pendle Hippodrome Theatre, Newmarket Street, Colne, from on October 16. Ticket information on 01282 863210.

n The Agatha Christie classic Murder at the Vicarage is being staged at Hoghton Tower on November 8, 9, 10.