TYLDESLEY Little Theatre has chosen a variety of plays new to TLT and its audiences for the coming season.

It is 84 years since members of the theatre started to entertain the local community.

The theatre enjoyed great success last season with a variety of shows written by playwrights with a proven record of success with audiences.

Next season starts with Day of Reckoning, a gentle, character-driven comedy about a village committee.

Written by Pam Valentine, this warm-hearted show will run from September 28 to October 2.

It will be followed by a rousing, swashbuckling extravaganza from December 4 to 11 when the society stages its 17th consecutive family pantomime Sinbad the Sailor.

Audiences are warned to prepare for evil witch doctors, mysterious shrines, giant birds and living statues.

Regular director Ian Taylor will be taking charge of both of the season's opening shows.

In January, there is a sinister tale of murder and skulduggery when theatre chairperson Jenny Orman directs Silhouette -- a chilling thriller written by top British crime writer Simian Brett. This play will be staged from January 25 to 29.

From March 15 to 19, Mike Jeffries directs his first show in more than 10 years for TLT. Don't Dress for Dinner is a farcical comedy, written by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawden.

The 2004/2005 season will be brought to a close by long-serving member Margaret Speakes who directs the premiere performance of a nostalgic musical drama, Washboard Blues. This will be the first chance anyone has had to enjoy this exciting new show written by Do Shaw.

Patrons are advised that, because of the awkward positioning of Easter and Bank Holiday weekend, this show will open at weekend and, after a two day break will continue for a further three performances. The dates will be Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21, followed by Tuesday May 24 to Thursday May 26.

Ticket details are available from the usual Box Office numbers - 01204 655619 or 01942 886908 or on the website at www.tlt.org.uk

TYLDESLEY Little Theatre have chosen a variety of plays new to TLT and its audiences for the coming season.

It is 84 years since members of the theatre started to entertain the local community.

The theatre enjoyed great success last season with a variety of shows written by playwrights with a proven record of success with audiences.

Next season starts with Day of Reckoning, a gentle, character-driven comedy about the organising committee of a village.

Written by Pam Valentine, this warm-hearted show will run from September 28 to October 2.

It will be followed by a rousing, swashbuckling extravaganza from December 4 to 11 when the society stages its 17th consecutive family pantomime - Sinbad the Sailor.

Audiences are warned to prepare for evil witch doctors, mysterious shrines, giant birds and living statues.

Regular director Ian Taylor will be taking charge of both of the season's opening shows.

In January there is a sinister tale of murder and skullduggery when theatre chairperson Jenny Orman directs Silhouette -- a chilling thriller written by top British crime writer Simian Brett. This play will be staged from January 25 to 29.

From March 15 to 19, Mike Jeffries directs his first show in more than 10 years for TLT. Don't Dress for Dinner is a farcical comedy, written by Marc Camoletti and adapted by Robin Hawden.

The 2004/2005 season will be brought to a close by long-serving member Margaret Speakes who directs the premiere performance of a nostalgic musical drama, Washboard Blues. This will be the first chance anyone has had to enjoy this exciting new show written by Do Shaw. Patrons are advised that, because of the awkward positioning of Easter and Bank Holiday weekend, this show will open at weekend and, after a two day break will continue for a further three performances. The dates will be Friday and Saturday May 20 and 21, followed by Tuesday May 24 to Thursday May 26.

Ticket details are available from the usual Box Office numbers - 01204 655619 or 01942 886908 or on the website at www.tlt.org.uk