MURDER is on the menu as crime queen Agatha Christie's The Unexpected Guest is brought to life at the Compass Theatre next week.
Drama group Magic Hat Productions sixth stage show begins with a stranger lost in the fog on a long, lonely road. He seeks refuge in a nearby house, but may live to regret his decision after stumbling upon a murder scene.
When the dead man's wife confesses to killing her husband, the stranger agrees to provide her with an alibi - but who is he really protecting?
And in a house full of suspects, whose are the unidentified fingerprints discovered at the scene? As the plot thickens, clues are uncovered opening a Pandora's box of loves, hates, family secrets, suspicions and intrigues. In this seemingly open and shut case, nothing is what it seems.
what? The Unexpected Guest where? Compass Theatre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham when? Tuesday, June14 to Saturday, June 18 at 7.30pm (matinee 2.30pm Sat) cost? £12 (£9.50 Tuesday only) see: www.compasstheatre.co.uk call: Box office 01895 673 200 Countryside fair
CHILDREN can meet farmyard friends during a countryside fair in a distinctly urban setting on Saturday.
The family event, organised by Friends of Minet Country Park, will also feature locally sourced food, art for all ages, nature-themed activities, a community cycle race and more.
Refreshments will be served but visitors are welcome to take a picnic and enjoy the picturesque Minet Country Park.
Meet by the new cycle club house.
what? Minet Countryside Fair where? Minet Country Park, Springfield Road, Hayes when? Saturday, June 11, noon-4pm. cost? Free contact: 020 8573 0761 or 07507 850 372 or email sarah.leedham@arocha.org
Botwell community day
HUNDREDS of people are expected to descend on Hayes for the hotly anticipated Botwell Community Day.
The annual day of fun features a host of attractions, including pony rides, a bouncy castle, fairground rides, dance and martial arts displays, face painting and hair braiding.
London Car Museum, Hayes FM, Botwell Green library and leisure centre, Botwell police, Hayes fire brigade and Goals Heathrow will all be there.
what? Botwell Community Day where? Immaculate Heart of Mary Church Green, Botwell Lane, Hayes when? Saturday, June 11, 11am-4pm cost? Entry 50p (children free) see: www.botwell.org.uk
British Legion celebrates its anniversary
A LITERARY celebration to mark the British Legion's 90th anniversary will take place in the beautiful grounds of Ickenham Hall and Gardens.
Local actors, musicians, school choirs and residents, brought together by Compass Theatre and Ickenham Library, will share their memories of service.
Activities include readings and musical performances in the gardens and Grade II listed hall. Visitors are welcome to take picnics. A fully licensed bar will be serving refreshments - including a taste of wartime: Spam sandwiches!
Connect to the memories, share a few moments of silence and be inspired by the best prose and verse to emerge from times of strife.
what? Poppy Pride where? Ickenham Hall, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham when? Saturday, June 11, 4.30pm cost? Free see: www.compasstheatre.co.uk.
Get ready to rock with Treason
HEAVY metal fans are in for a treat, as Treason, described by Classic Rock Radio as 'Black Sabbath meets King Crimson on acid', storm into Ruislip.
The London-based trio will be launching their second album, Lambs to the Slaughter, at the gig.
Formed in 1988, Treason have showcased their brand of 'extremely heavy metal' at some of London's best intimate venues.
They are supported by The Flying Squad, who will kick off proceedings with a set of mainly Doctor Feelgood covers.
what? Treason and The Flying Squad where? Tropic at Ruislip, Ruislip Social Club, Grosvenor Vale, Ruislip when? Friday, June 10, 9.30pm cost? £10 (£8 in advance) contact: Ticketline 020 8707 2256 see: www.tropicatruislip.co.uk
