ALTRINCHAM Little Theatre has turned to one of the giants of the performing arts for its latest production when the group stages Alan Ayckbourn's Neighbourhood Watch.

The comedy is receiving its north west amateur premiere in Trafford and it's about a neighbourhood watch scheme that gets out of hand.

For director Charlie Cook this is a dream job and he said rehearsals have been very enjoyable.

He said: “I was delighted to be invited to direct this play as I am a self-confessed Ayckbournaholic. The cast have been wonderful, and I think we have all enjoyed the rehearsals tremendously. Sometimes we have had to stop as the cast have dissolved into peals of laughter."

* Altrincham Little School presents Neighbourhood Watch by Alan Ayckbourn from September 28 to October 4 at 7.40pm. Anyone interested 0161 928 1113 or email ct.tickets@gmail.com