The Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (AODS) is set to debut a new show. The amateur theatre group will perform 'Dirty Rotten Scoundrels' at the Walmsley Parish Hall Theatre between October 28 and November 2. The show will begin at 7.
30pm each night, with tickets costing £15. The musical comedy , based on the 1988 film starring Michael Caine and Steve Martin, follows two con men competing to swindle a naive heiress. It features a 'delightfully jazzy score' and was nominated for 11 Tony Awards.
The cast includes Steve Benson as the suave Lawrence Jameson, and Olivia O’Connell as the heiress Christine Colgate. Mr Benson said the show is: "Fun and instantly catchy, with funny, clever lyrics. "I really can’t imagine anyone not enjoying it.
" Miss O’Connell said it's: "Super silly, super funny, but has real heart." The musical comedy follows two con men competing to swindle a naive heiress (Image: Supplied) The musical is directed by Nora Howcroft, with Cath Hilton as musical director and Lara Syddall as choreographer. The Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is an 'award-winning, self-funded group' that produces three musical shows a year.
Kitchen facilities and a licensed bar are available during performances..