ANTHONY Williams is Farnworth Performing Arts Company's new director.

Anthony has been working with the company on its latest production, The Merry Widow, which began its run last night.

The production at the Albert Halls runs until Saturday, March 31, 7.15pm, including a matinee on the final day at 2.15pm.

Anthony is artistic director at Bacup's Royal Court Theatre, but will be better known in this area for his connections with Bury, Elton and Eccles societies.

Tickets for the show are from 527092, the Albert Halls Ticket Office at Bolton Town Hall, or from St Andrew's Travel, Bolton town centre.