THIS friendly but competitive one act festival promises to be bigger and even better this year.

Over three nights, audiences can enjoy seven one-act shows performed by amateur groups from Hampshire, Dorset and as far afield as Guildford. The groups will be competing for awards including overall winner, best runner-up, best actor/actress, best youth group, best youth actor/actress and adjudicator's choice award.

Sarisbury Green Community Centre, October 31 - November 2. Performances: 8pm. Box office: 023 9237 5249.