A FUN adaptation of the children’s book The Scarecrows’ Wedding is coming to town.

Following five-star hits Stick Man and Tiddler & other Terrific Tales, Scamp Theatre are proud to present a truly heart-warming adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s most recent book in The Haymarket on September 25 and 26.

“Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay invite you to / The best wedding ever, the best wedding yet / The wedding that no one will ever forget!”

Betty O’Barley and Harry O’Hay are excellent scarecrows (they scare a lot of crows). Harry loves Betty, and Betty loves Harry - so they decide to get married. Harry sets off to search for their wedding day essentials including a dress of feathers, a bunch of flowers and a necklace made from shells.

However, when the farmer notices he is missing a scarecrow, he replaces Harry with the devilishly smooth but dangerous Reginald Rake.

Dashing, daring and ever so cool, can Reginald persuade Betty that he is the scarecrow for her? Will Harry make it back in the nick of time before Reginald ruins their special day?

Bursting at the seams with Scamp Theatre’s inimitable style, this epic love story promises wit, drama, and wedding bells. Julia Donaldson commented: “Scamp Theatre send shivers down my spine. They are so lively and innovative”.

The show is suitable for children aged three and over. Tickets are available from the box office on 01256 844244 or online at anvilarts.org.uk.

We have three pairs of tickets to give away to Gazette readers for the first Basingstoke performance of the show on Friday, September 25 at 2pm.

To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer the following question:

Which of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s creations has “purple prickles all over his back”?

Email your answer, plus your name, address and contact telephone number to joanne.mace@basingstokegazette.co.uk or send the same details by post to Scarecrows’ Wedding competition, Joanne Mace, Gazette House, Pelton Road, Basingstoke, RG21 6XD.

The winner will be picked at random from the correct entries received by 10am on September 21 and contacted shortly afterwards. Normal Newsquest rules apply for this competition. Good luck!