A black-hearted swindler, a failed inventor and an East End lad with a heart of gold are just some of the characters in a production being staged by popular north Norfolk amateur dramatics group the Blakeney Players.

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Entitled Don't Call Me Shirley and written especially for the group by Ralph Wiggins, the musical comedy is set in 1890s London, where a cast of characters sing and dance their way through a series of comic capers.

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The production was performed for the first time two weeks ago, with a percentage of proceeds going to local good causes.

The Players will be staging two further shows at their 200-seat theatre in Blakeney Village Hall at 8pm on July 27 and August 3. Tickets, priced £8 (£3 children) are available on the door, from Butcher Andrews Solicitors, Holt, or by phoning the theatre box office on 01263 712023 between 9am and 5pm.