IT'S panto time for Malvern Wells Players, who are putting on The Wicked Witches of Oz by Peter Nuttall, a slightly different take on the Wizard of Oz.

The show is suitable for all ages, with all the well-loved features of goodies and baddies, comic characters and audience participation.

Among the highlights of the show is The Axe Factor involving some interplay with the Tinman and a competition entitled Strictly Come Witching.

The play is on Thursday-Saturday, February 16-18, at Malvern Wells Village Hall at 7.30pm.

Tickets at £5 are available from Daniels Garage, Malvern Wells, the Blue Bell Inn, Guarlford Road, or the Wells Club, as well as from Mike Jackson on 01684 563824 or John Wickers on 01684 541826.