Comedy thriller ‘Theft’ to raise roof as Saddleworth Players launch new season

Theft box 001 0272P-SPCOMEDY THRILLER ‘Theft’ will raise the roof in Delph next month – with one night dedicated as a fundraiser for Saddleworth Museum.

Saddleworth Players are kicking off their new season at the Millgate Arts Centre with the play by Eric Chappell, writer of the hit TV series ‘Rising Damp’.

It tells the story of a couple who return home to find they have been burgled but the burglar is still there, and convinces them he is a policeman investigating the break-in.

Once his true identity is known the burglar reveals all kinds of uncomfortable truths about the couple and their friends.

It is a tongue-in-cheek, witty comedy-thriller with twists and turns to keep you guessing the outcome, and will feature a number of Millgate regulars and is directed by Rod Fitton.

The play will be performed from October 3-10 at 7.30pm. Bookings can made online or visiting Delph Library Tuesday or call 01457 874644.

And on Monday, October 5 the performance will be in aid of Saddleworth Museum. The play will start at 7.30pm and will be preceded by a pre-show supper served at 5.45pm, organised by the Friends of Saddleworth Museum. Tickets are £12.50 each from Jenny Begley: 01457 874539.

Full details of Saddleworth Players’s new season are available on their website.