Annie, Walmsley Church Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society, Runs until Saturday - THE Sun'll Come Out Tomorrow -- but its glow shone out at Walmsley last night in a heartwarming production of Annie.

The Walmsley society is on a winner here with this ever popular production, bringing us a fresh young star in Fiona Larkin in the main role.

She sings with sweet clarity, ably assisted by her ragamuffin band of "New York orphans" led by Molly, alias another emerging talent Danielle Hayes.

The story of the winsome little redhead's search for her parents combines pathos, comedy, dancing and memorable music in the care of musical director Marjorie Hough.

It's all imaginatively directed and choreographed by the reliable hand of Nora Howcroft, with Mike Taylor impressive as Daddy Warbucks and Lindsay Farnworth a lively, warm Grace Farrell.

But it was Joyce Walters as the boozy Miss Hannigan who stole the show. Berating the awful "little girls", she proved a lasting linchpin in a show which entertained from the opening bars to the rousing finale.

The versatile company, as ever, creating mini roles to catch the eye and enrich the production. The radio show scene in particular a real delight.

It was meant as a vehicle for the Society's Junior Theatre Workshop and it succeeded on this and many other levels. As a clever piece of staging, as a beautifully dressed event, and as a wholly entertaining evening -- they even had a cute dog.

A hit? You bet your bottom dollar!

Runs until Saturday.