IT’S common knowledge that Worcester is a city brimming with talent.
But it’s only now and again that all this pent-up energy finds a way to release its power… so thank heavens for our wonderful Worcester Musical Theatre Company and their annual autumn presentation.

There is no doubt that producer Val Knight has worked her usual magic with the company’s fifth outing on to the boards down at The Moors - and the result is an all-dancing musical feast for the eyes and ears.
For this show snaps, crackles and pops from the opening numbers right through to a glorious and explosive finale.
The enthusiasm is infectious. Whether it’s Lucy and Russ Dudley’s fabulously stylish American Smooth or Miriam Knight’s sharply-paced Love from the Beatles, not a single second is squandered in a programme that shakes, shimmies and sizzles on the griddle.
The evening had many high spots but the contributions by the Harlequin Stage School deserve special mention. These youngsters are truly supremely talented and it’s no wonder that they scoop up national and international awards by the basketful.
Tradition demands that the schoolchildren of Claines always make a major contribution and The Journey of Love was not only beautifully presented but also delivered with great panache and style. They were ably supported by pupils of Wilden School, Stourport.
No company outing would be complete without the dry humour of compere Paul Bellamy and he was on particularly top form, providing the links that kept everything together.
His husk-dry comic style and deadpan delivery worked wonders, injecting life into even with the most comatose of gags.
But this was above all a night of glitter, glamour and romance as the team moved with an ever-growing confidence towards the climax of a production that shows just what Worcester people can do when they set their minds to it.
All You Need is Love runs until Saturday (October 10) and should not be missed.