The Alton Operatic and Dramatic Society have a cunning plan to pack the Assembly Rooms.

Their take on Blackadder 2: The Elizabethan Years stars Finn Walters as the cynical courtier who navigates the turbulent world of the English court alongside the dim but loveable Baldrick (Arabella David) and the perpetually clueless Lord Percy (Dave Towns).

His ambition is to gain the favour of ‘Queenies (Amanda Buchan) but ambitious Lord Melchett (Alex Grant) and – Woof! – Lord Flashheart (Darren White) have their own plans in an adaptation of the Bells, Head and Beer episodes from the show’s second series.

Expect plot twists and laughs aplenty with a four-night run begining on Wednesday, November 26. Tickets selling fast from www.aods.org so book yours today.