SWANMORE Amateur Dramatic Society has begun rehearsals for its spring play.

Nikolai Gogol's comedy The Goverment Inspector is set in 1836 and satirises political corruption in Russia.

Performances take place on April 30, May 1 and May 2 from 7.30pm in Swanmore Village Hall, New Road.

Tickets will be available from the end of March, with more details to come.

Anyone who wants to get involved or attend society events is asked to call Carol Sealey, secretary, on 01489 894 955.