A fine serving of Oliver!

The talented cast of an upcoming Oliver! production have been busy in rehearsals.

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Operatic Society (SABOS) will stage a performance of Lionel Bart’s musical at the Macrobert from Tuesday (March 27) until Saturday, March 31.

And final preparations are underway as the stage stars finalise their lines and hone their‘Cockney’accents.

Audiences will be treated to a neverending list of hit songs, from Consider Yourself to Pick a Pocket or Two, when the show opens next week.

SABOS have been entertaining audiences in the area for 112 years, having been formed in 1906, making them Stirling’s longest running musical society.

This year’s cast features a whole host of new faces, including 55 children from the Stirling area.

The role of Oliver will be played by Dylan Clark and Lucas Cuthbert while Jake Speed and Alexander Bland will perform as the Artful Dodger.

Carolyn Johnston, SABOS chairperson, said:“We’ve been rehearsing hard since August and can’t wait to share the show with the local community.

“We are especially excited for our talented young people, many of whom are taking part in their first show.”

Cast list: Oliver - Dylan Clark, Lucas Cuthbert; Dodger - Jake Speed, Alexander Bland; Bill Sikes - Darren Tasker; Nancy - Lisa Goldie; Fagin - David Campbell; Mr Bumble - David McCabe; Widow Corney - Jane Kerr.

Tickets are available from the Macrobert box office on 01786 466666 or via their website.

Pictures by Janie Meikle Bland, Picture the Possible.

Top team David Campbell as Fagin with the gang Starring roles

Lucas Cuthbert and Dylan Clark will each perform as Oliver

Rehearsals Cast members were in full voice for Food Glorious Food Key characters Campbell

Ready to go David McCabe and Jane Kerr will star as Mr Bumble and Widow Corney

Stage show The workhouse children set to star in the Oliver! production

Top performers Darren Tasker and Lisa Goldie as Nancy and Bill