TOMMY Steele, who starred in the film of Half a Sixpence, has sent a message of support to Walmlsey Church AODS, who present the stage version of the show next month.

Andrew E Holt plays Kipps and Adrienne Wormald is Ann in

the production, which runs from May 5 to 10 at the Parish Hall Theatre, Blackburn Road, Egerton.

This is the first time the society has staged this musical. Graham R Edgington will direct and the society's Musical Director, David Perks, will conduct the orchestra.

Tickets from 01204 520334.

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