GRASSINGTON Players have revived a 1960s farce for their autumn production of Big Bad Mouse, which runs from October 20 to 22.

The Carry-On style farce was a popular hit in the 1960s with script and antics standing the test of time today.

Written jointly by Philip King and Falkland L Cary, Big Bad Mouse was first staged in 1964 and enjoyed success in the West End and all over the country starring Jimmy Edwards and Eric Sykes in the leading roles, with Roy Castle later taking Sykes’ part for much of the West End run.

This period piece is set in the office of a local biscuit factory in the 1960s, with all the typical office stereotypes at work and plenty of high jinx as the traditional office hierarchy degenerates to hilarious effect.

Ably assisted by Zarina Belk, David Newall makes his debut as director having cut his teeth on the Players' stage in productions including Calendar Girls, Oh What A Lovely War and The Ladykillers (in the Herbert Lom role).

He is supported by a strong cast led by seasoned Player, Mark Bamforth.

The society is delighted to welcome newcomers Katie Milner, whose mother Wendy is a former Player, and Emily Hobbs fresh from Grassington Pantaloons.

They join Tom Powell, Richard Sutcliffe, Jennie Scott and Paula Vickers for what promises to be a memorable production full of belly laughs.

Tickets are available in advance from Grassington Hub on 01756 752222 for the production on Thursday, October 20, Friday, October 21, and Saturday, October 22, at the Devonshire Institute (the Town Hall) beginning at 7.30pm.

The audience can arrive early to enjoy a drink in the bar before the show, pre-order interval drinks and stay on to mingle with the cast after the show.