MEMBERS of Our Lady of Lourdes AODS will be getting to know you soon when they stage The King and I. The show contains many well known numbers as Shall We Dance, Whistle A Happy Tune, Hello Young Lovers and, of course, Getting to Know You. Dennis Meehan is producing and Donna Morgan is the musical director.

The choreographer is Kathleen Atherton who is working with the society's dancers and also bringing in some from her dancing academy. The society has a new stage manager, Richard Horne. He replaces Tom Keefe who has retired after many years with Our Lady of Lourdes.

A spokeswoman for the society said: "We thank Tom very much for all he has done for us."

The King in the show is Barry Adshead. Anna is played by Carmela Horne.

The society will stage the show at Our Lady of Lourdes Social Club Hall, Plodder Lane, Farnworth from May 4 to 8, starting at 7.15 pm.

Tickets are available from 01204 419063, 373100 and 305428.

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