Eventually, though, he decided to leave the business and gain a degree in film studies.

Now back in his native Dronfield, however, he's returning to acting, joining the Tudor Players for their forthcoming production of classic Neil Simon comedy The Odd Couple.

The show runs at Sheffield's Library Theatre from May 13 to 17 and tickets are available now on 0114 245046.

BRAVO Productions present their next Old Time Music Hall at The Library Theatre Sheffield tomorrow and The Lyric Theatre Dinnington on Sunday. With chairman Alf Bailey at the helm, the cast includes local favourites Alison and Andrew Stansall, John and Judy Savournin, Wendy Turl, Helen Appleton and David Barraclough. Tickets on 01909 567 326.

PHOENIX Players present Countercrime at Rotherham Civic Theatre until April 26. Tickets on 01709 823621.

SHEFFIELD University Theatre Company present Howard Brenton's Magnificence at the University Drama Studio until April 26. Tickets on 0114 222 8676. Email theatre.company@shef.ac.uk or visit www.sutco.co.uk

CRAZY wartime comedy favourite 'Allo 'Allo is given a revival by Ecclesall Theatre Company at Ecclesall Parish Hall, Ringinglow Road, Sheffield, until April 26. Tickets on 0114 2308842.

GRENOSIDE Players present The Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen's Guild Dramatic Society Murder Mystery at Grenoside Community Centre until April 26. Tickets on 0114 2460522

BE My Baby by Amanda Whittington is presented by the Diylys Guite Players at the Lantern Theatre, Nether Edge, from April 28 to May 3. Tickets on 0114 236 2608 or visit www.lanterntheatre.org.uk

DONCASTER Drama Shop present musical favourite Thoroughly Modern Millie at Doncaster Civic Theatre from April 29 to May 3. Tickets on 01302 342349.

CLASSIC Patricia Highsmith thriller Strangers on a Train is the choice of Rotherham Rep at Rotherham Civic Theatre from April 29 to May 3. Tickets on 01709 823621.

ALAN Ayckbourn's Comic potential is given a revival by Midland Players at the Drama Studio from April 30 to May 3. Tickets on 0114 2368414. Email oxley.p@sky.com or visit www.midlandplayers.co.uk

THE Lamproom Musical Theatre Company revive Broadway and West End classic Fiddler on the Rood at the Lamproom Theatre, Barnsley, from May 5 to 10. Tickets on 01226 200075.

GILBERT and Sullivan's political satire Iolanthe is given a revival by Greasborough Operatic Society at Rotherham Civic Theatre from May 5 to 10. Tickets on 01709 361462.

SHEFFIELD University Theatre Company present Surveillance at the Drama Studio from May 7 to 10. Tickets on 0114 222 8676.

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