Next sees the arrival of three romantic and charming world-class operas as Welsh National Opera presents the dreamlike classic The Magic Flute to Mozart's instantly recognisable score, a beautiful and traditional production of Tchaikovsky's Eugene Onegin full of drama and suspense, and Verdi's wonderfully witty Falstaff which has not been performed since 1993 (April 1 to 5). Passionate and sultry, dark and thrilling - the legendary story of swashbuckling hero Zorro will soon be brought to life on stage by an award-winning creative team in a brand new musical (April 8 to 12). A gripping tale of good versus evil, full of sword fighting action, adventure, colour and romance, this fast-moving musical is ready to set the stage alight. Direct from a sell-out run in the West End, Sadler's Wells and Congas Productions present Havana Rakatan (April 17 to 20), a dazzling dance spectacular bringing all the passion and heat of a Cuban summer to Milton Keynes.

Pakistan crush Zimbabwe in first ODI

The total was always beyond Zimbabwe`s reach despite a bright start for the tourists, with an opening stand of 47. Vusi Sibanda (59) and Chamu Chibhabha (52) added 56 for the second wicket but the tourists lost their rhythm against Pakistan`s spinners. Sean Williams was also among the runs, hitting an unbeaten 51, but the asking rate continued to climb and the task proved too much. Earlier, the foundations for Pakistan`s big total were laid by the 18-year-old left-hander Jamshed, who hit six boundaries and three towering sixes during his swashbuckling knock. Jamshed, who broke into the team on the back of a brilliant 182 against the tourists in a four-day match here last week, made his more experienced partner Salman Butt (four) a mere spectator in a brisk 45-run stand for the first wicket.

Broadcast crews get the chills for conference title games

Living in perhaps the best climate in the world, it's hard for people in Southern California to realize it actually is winter in other parts of the world.That fact should be dramatically driven home Sunday as the Chargers travel to Foxborough, Mass., for the AFC Championship Game against the New England Patriots while the New York Giants visit northern Wisconsin to play the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Championship Game.Sunday's weather forecast in Foxborough calls for highs in the low 20s and lows in the single digits. There is only a 10 percent chance of snow, but the forecast calls for winds above 20 mph.And while the players will be uncomfortable, the announcers, cameramen and technicians who bring us the telecasts will be equally uncomfortable, perhaps even more so."Our crews are experienced in cold weather," said Lance Barrow, the game producer for CBS' coverage of Sunday's Chargers-Patriots game.

Woman shot in neck

THREE men have been arrested and an air rifle recovered after a woman was shot in the neck.