THOMAS Middleton's riotous city comedy A Chaste Maid in Cheapside, by The Almeida Theatre Company, is on stage at the Malvern Theatres, from next Tuesday to Saturday.

A cast of 17 Almeida actors, including Graham Seed, who takes time away from his role, as Nigel Pargeter, in The Archers, celebrate the glorious comic energy of life.

Performances are 8pm with 2.30pm matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. Tickets cost from £6 to £18 from the box office on 01684 892277.