They've all taken their name from an innocent-looking flower called Wolfsbane.

Don't be deceived by its pretty appearance.

It's believed that Wolfsbane got its name when the ancient Germans used it to poison wolves.

In Greek mythology Medea also used it to try and poison Theseus, but in the Harry Potter books it's the main ingredient in the Wolfsbane potion, that allows werewolves to keep their sanity when transforming into a wolf.

What does all this have to do with a preoccupied and scatty sculptress (Annie Gardiner), a retired solicitor (Colin Atkinson), their student son (Douglas Dalziel), his grandmother (Daphne Fox), a grumpy housekeeper (Carol Noble) and her daughter (Angela Gordon)?

Sculptress Joan, a hopeless housekeeper, is totally wrapped up in her work, and has forgotten she has engaged a cook, until Mrs Bond and her daughter, Sarah, turn up.

When Mrs Bond discovers Sarah is sitting for Joan, a train of sinister events are set in motion.

To find out how Wolfsbane and other culinary herbs play a significant part in these events, you'll need to book your ticket for The Haven Players production of Georgina Reid's play, Wolfsbane.

Performances are at Stone Cross Memorial Hall, at 7.30pm on April 25 and 26.

Tickets cost £7 (£3 for students), call 01323 460174.