THERE is kidnapping, insanity, forgery and seduction abound in the classic reworking of a dark tale of romance and suspense, based on the novel by Wilkie Collins.

Woman in White is the next production by the Nonentities at the Rose Theatre next month.

It is considered among the first mystery novels in the English language and promises to be a wonderful slice of Victorian mystery and intrigue.

For Sir Percival Glyde, hounded for money by the sinister Count Fosco - marriage to the young heiress, Laura Fairlie, seems his only option.

The threat to his reputation posed by Anne Catherick, who has escaped from an asylum, adds to his problems.

Trapped in a loveless marriage and threatened by a conspiracy of ruthless men, Laura Fairlie faces a future of sorrow and misery.

Her only hope lies with her true love, the poor artist Walter Hartright and her sister Marian Halcombe - both of whom will risk everything to protect her.

Without the law, society or money on their side, Walter and Marian must race against time to free their beloved Laura and uncover the truth behind the mysterious woman in white that shares her face.

Woman in White runs at Kidderminster's Rose Theatre between Monday, May 8, and Saturday, May 13, at 7.30pm.

For tickets, call the box office on 01562 743745 or visit rosetheatre.co.uk.