A classic George Bernard Shaw play is to hit the stage at Theatre Royal Winchester.

Arms and the Man, also known as The Chocolate Cream Soldier, will be performed on Tuesday, November 12 and Wednesday, November 13.

The comedy revolves around Raina, a beautiful young Bulgarian woman with heroic ideals, who becomes embroiled in a love triangle involving a chocolate cream-carrying Serbian captain and her own fiancé.

The production is brought to life by the Rumpus Theatre Company, known for their unique adaptations, such as Edgar Allan Poe’s The Tell-Tale Heart.

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The performances of Arms and the Man is being put on by the Rumpus Theatre Company (Image: Rumpus Theatre Company) Arms and the Man is a comedy written by the Irish playwright George Bernard Shaw, and this particular staging is dedicated to the memory of Michael Friend, a prominent producer and enthusiast of Shaw's work.

Shaw is celebrated for his significant contributions to theatre, with more than 60 plays to his name, including the famous Pygmalion, later adapted into the beloved musical My Fair Lady.

The upcoming performance of Arms and the Man at Theatre Royal Winchester is recommended for audiences aged 12 and above.

Patrons can look forward to a captivating evening of intrigue, romance and comedy.

For further details and to secure your tickets, head to theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk or contact 01962 840 440.