AN appearance from Edinburgh Fringe’s favourite housewife is among the highlights of Hanger Farm’s summer season.

Join Barbara Nice for Raffle on May 26. Experience this critically acclaimed tip-top character comedy live from ‘Phoenix Nights’ actress and comedian Janice Connolly. A playful, life-affirming show for all the family including the chance to win a prize off Barbara’s table.

The summer season gets under way with The Bootleg Bee Gees celebrating the 40th anniversary of Saturday Night Fever on May 12

Saturday Morning Movie...and Make, the programme of family films and crafts, returns the following day with Disney’s latest musical hit Moana.

Children will love Dogs Don’t Do Ballet on May 31. Brought to the stage by acclaimed Blunderbus, this hilarious new story for ages three plus tells the very funny tale of a small dog with big dreams! This fabulous feel-good show features music, songs, hand-crafted puppets and Biff, the ballet-dancing dog!

It’s been a morbid time for leading musical satirist Mitch Benn, who is on tour with his show Don’t Fear the Reaper and is in Totton on June 16. He’s turned 47, his personal life is in turmoil, and his childhood heroes are dropping like flies.

Also on the programmeare Movie Monday films and a host of art exhibitions. Tickets: 023 8066 7683 or hangerfarm.co.uk