FARNWORTH AODS will be among local societies performing at a gala musical evening to celebrate Bolton Hospice's fifth anniversary.

They will be performing a selection from Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on November 16 at the Albert Halls, Bolton.

The concert will be the culmination of a year of fund-raising events.

Other societies performing extracts from musicals are St Philip's AODS - Martin Guerre; Bolton Premier AODS - Anything Goes; Bolton Catholics music and Choral Society - Hot Mikado and Nohow Productions - music from Rodgers and Hart.

Guest artist is Craig Smith, who will sing songs from the shows.

Tickets are available from the Albert Halls on 01204 364333.

Nora Howcroft is directing the evening, Marjorie Hough is the musical director and Shirley Ann Hill is the choreographer for the finale.

The accompanists are Arnold Thornton and Rob Tinniswood. Peter Ward will compere the evening.

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