HUSBAND and wife team Mike and Hazel Rimmer play the lead roles of Willie and Maggie Mossop in Tyldesley Little Theatre's production of Hobson's Choice, which starts tonight.

Hazel was a little nervous of tackling such a large role. She said: "I have had several parts over the last few years, but this is by far the most challenging. However, I have had great support from director, Karen Morris."

She also acknowledged the help she has had from Mike who has been acting for many years and is a firm favourite at TLT.

Mike and Hazel were in TLT's last production The Love Match.

Lisa Heywood has had to drop out of the play because of other committments.

Karen Seddon steps in to play Vicky and her original part of Ada Figgins now goes to Lisa Taylor.

Lisa has appeared in four of this season's five productions and she hasn't read at a single audition.

Hobson's Choice runs from May 16 to 20.

Tickets from 01204 655619. Early booking is advised as TLT's productions are increasing in popularity.