THE popular television programme Who Wants to be a Millionaire wasn't always a quiz show - first it was the title of a song in the hit musical High Society.

Chester-le-Street Operatic Society is producing the show in November and is appealing for new members.

Anyone interested in taking part in the production, either on stage or behind the scenes, can go along to an open night on Monday, May 14, at Cestria Primary School, in Chester-le-Street.

Society member Margaret Reed said: "We are looking for new members before we start on this production.

"In particular, we are interested in young people joining the group."

The open evening begins at 7.30pm, and more details are available from Mrs Reed on 0191-388 8382 or 0191-389 1314.