BLOOD Red Roses, the history of Lancaster Castle in words and music - devised by actress, singer and writer Sue McCormick - runs at the castle's Shire Hall from Monday to Saturday next week.

The specially commissioned story is Demi-Paradise Productions' contribution to the Golden Jubilee celebrations.

The eight-strong company of actors and musicians illuminate the castle's rich and dark legacy as lunatic asylum, debtors' prison, place of public execution, and the country's oldest working prison and crown court.

The cast features well-known local actors Sarah Thurstan and Ted Richards.

Bookings on 01524-64998.