AN AMATEUR group is hoping to bring a modern twist to a time-honoured classic musical.

South Moor Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society is performing Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance.

Ian Mordue, the society's joint publicity officer, said: "We are doing the modern Broadway version of the show, which is a little more light-hearted than the traditional version and it should appeal to people of all ages."

The show runs from Tuesday, November 19, to Saturday, November 23, at the Lamplight Arts Centre, Stanley, at 7pm each evening.

Tickets are £5 for adults and £4 for concessions and are available from the box office on (01207) 218899. (01207) 238713.