The stage is set for a weekend of music, comedy and mischief with two very different groups taking to the stage either side of Butser.

The Windmill Players will lift the curtain on their annual concert in aid of the Rowans Hospice at 8pm this Saturday at Clanfield Memorial Hall.

The variety show will include live music, sketches and lots of fun routines by some of the most talented performers from the Portsmouth area.

Tickets are £9 from 01730 231474 or on the door with all proceeds going to The Rowans.

There’s a further treat for musical fans as the Petersfield Youth Theatre will perform a specially written one-hour version of the West End hit, Matilda, at Bedales.

A 70-strong cast of teenagers will take on Tim Minchin’s witty score with performances at 4pm and 7pm this Friday and 11am, 3pm and 6pm on Saturday, tickets £12 through www.petersfieldyouththeatre.org.uk