THE 1970s horror movie The Wicker Man is generally agreed to be one of the most chilling films ever.

But theatre group Population 3 have not only changed the gender of their titular giant woven idol but also the mood of the tale.

This all-new comedy theatre production, inspired by the cult movie, was a massive hit at last year's Edinburgh Fringe Festival, receiving rave reviews from critics.

An attractive couple are just hoping to enjoy a quiet weekend away on a peaceful island.

Beautiful policewoman Sergeant Chastity Howie and her boyfriend Brad decide to head to the remote Scottish island of Pepperidge.

But their stay is cruelly cut short by locals bent on recreating pagan rituals.

The island's essential wind farm is failing due to a lack of sufficiently stiff breezes so the islanders come up with an unusual plan to get things blowing again - ritual involving a live human sacrifice.

This funny show is a great night out for adults and older children although it does contain some saucy language.

30th January, Forest Arts Centre, New Milton. Performance: 8pm. Tickets: £8. Box office: 01425 612393. The show will also be at Tower Arts Centre, Winchester, on February 5.