Goodies, baddies and an array of colourful costumes are promised as more than 40 actors tread the boards to perform Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance.

Pirates at the ready - the cast will perform the show from tomorrow until Saturday Picture: TERENCE BUNCH

The Benfleet Operatic Society will be at the Appleton Theatre, Croft Road, from tomorrow until Saturday.

Member Jackie Mitchell said: "It is a family show with colourful costumes, goodies and baddies and a happy ending."

Tickets cost from £5 to £7.50 and can be booked by calling 01268 692786.

Published Tuesday, April 8, 2003

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