EMMA Shorrock, who is studying singing at Bolton Music School, makes her debut with St Paul's Amateur Players, Adlington, next month when she plays Laurie in Oklahoma.

Emma's last role was Julie in Carousel for St Paul's, Bolton.

She has also had parts with St Philip's, Bolton, and played Marty in Turton High School's production of Grease.

Emma lives at Bradshaw Meadows, Bolton. Playing Curly in the show is Ian Barlow from Little Lever, who works as a postman in Bolton.

Ian's had a break from the stage but returned last year to take part in a revue at St Peter's and Salad Days at St Catherine's.

It is also Ian's first time with St Paul's and his first leading role.

Oklahoma runs from March 3 to 8 at the Community Centre, Railway Road, Adlington at 7.30 pm.

Tickets from Rita Ward 01257 480144.

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