DOORSTEP crime is the theme for a musical that will be performed across Kent in September.

The musical, which is jointly sponsored by the Kent People’s Trust, Neighbourhood Watch and various Crime and Disorder Partnerships, has been written to help raise awareness of distraction burglaries involving the elderly.

The music, based on wartime songs, takes the audience back to a time when they were united against a common enemy, and the original scripts and lyrics aim to deliver a strong message in an educational and entertaining way.

'Trickster' tells the story of war veteran, George, who remembers his commitment to his country during the war, and highlights the risks he took to secure the freedom of the very people who are stealing from his generation now.

'Trickster' is written by Andy Saunders, and performed by Ruth Curtis, Tim Laycock and Mark Hyde.

Tickets are free and available by ringing your local Neighbourhood Watch Office.

the show will be performed at the following times and venues:

monday, September 12: Westgate Hall, Canterbury, 10am and 2pm;
Tuesday, September 13: Leas Cliff Hall, Folkestone, 10am and 2pm;
Wednesday, September 14: Homewood School, Tenterden, 10am;
Thursday, September 15: The Baptist Church, Tonbridge, 10am and 2pm;
Friday, September 16: Aylesford Community Centre, Maidstone, 10am and 2pm.