THE Halliwell Theatre Company is staging the popular Stanley Houghton play, Hindle Wakes, at their Harvey Street premises from March 31 to April 3.

Phil Ward directs a cast of nine in the production. The action opens in Wakes week in the northern town of Hindle.

Fanny Hawthorn, a feisty mill girl, has spent the weekend in Blackpool with her friend, Mary. Or has she?

A newcomer to the company is Bob Hopkinson, who plays the part of Sir Tim Farrar.

Tickets for the play, which starts a 7.30pm each evening, are available from 01204 597055 or 847878 and cost £5, with concessions at £3 on Wednesday and Thursday.