EASTENDERS meet high society in Blackburn Amateurs' production of Me and My Girl at the Civic Theatre Oswaldtwistle from May 12 to 17 at 7.30pm.

The story revolves around a young Cockney man Bill Snibson, played by Mark Robinson, who suddenly finds himself heir to the title and estate of Hareford Hall.

As a result Sally, played by Maria Masterman, makes every effort to ensure that she can be the lady of the hall, despite her Cockney upbringing.

Advances to Bill from Lady Jaqueline (Rebecca Tatton) who resides at the hall only complicates matters, but by the end of the show Bill sees the error of his ways and makes the right choice.

This is a vibrant and colourful show which has proved popular with the cast, who are certain audiences will thoroughly enjoy it as well.

The music is by Noel Gay with book and lyrics by L Arthur Rose & Douglas Furber with recent revisions by Stephen Fry.

The musical was winner of the Best West End Musical 1985 and features well known favourites such as The Sun Has Got His Hat On, Leaning On A Lamp Post and of course The Lambeth Walk.

Tickets, priced from £5 to £8, can be obtained from the Blackburn Tourist Information Office on the Boulevard or by ringing 01254 884765.