THEATRE in the Villages is back, where top entertainers perform at rural areas around south Bucks.

It takes place annually and allows residents to see professional performances- without having to travel too far.

It has already begun and continues to the end of November.

When Peggy Met Ella, which features jazz singers, Sarah Moule and Shireen Francis, will be on at The Colston Hall in Gerrards Cross on October 11 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £10 from 01753 883759.

Teatro Unfortunato will be bringing their manic show, The Visit, to Little Kimble on October 11 at 8pm. Tickets are £10 from 07961 401541.

On October 17 at Radnage Village Hall at 8pm An Evening of Musical Comedy with Victor and Albert will take place. Tickets are £10 from 01494 483879.

Magic duo Morgan and West will be at North Dean Village Hall on October 17 at 8pm. Tickets are £10 from 01494 563980 and it is also on at Longburrow Hall in Stokenchurch on November 21 at 8pm. Tickets are £10 from 01494 482403.

Dumbwise Theatre is performing Faust at Wendover Memorial Hall on October 18 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 from 01296 622678.

A Perrier Award-winning stand up comedian, Dominic Holland, is coming to Hedgerley Memorial Hall on October 24 at 7.30pm. Tickets are £15 from Tristan Hanley on 01753 358769.

The English Boodlum Band find humour in the best and worst of popular music and will be at the War Memorial Hall in Downley on November 14. Tickets are £12 from 07582 710865.

Relative Pitch Opera are bringing The Snow Queen to Speen Church of England School on November 29 at 3pm. Suitable for the whole family tickets are £10 for adults and under 16s £8 from 01494 488288.

Movies and Musicals sing Christmas Songs on November 29 at St Paul's Church Hall in Wooburn Green at 8pm. Tickets are £10 from Val Berry on 01628 525512.

It is advisable to book tickets in advance. The Theatre in the Villages Co-ordinator is Jeannette Baxter on 01296 630902 or 07966473379, or email theatreinthevillages@btconnect.com.