ALTRINCHAM Garrick turns to a giant of musical theatre for its next production, in the shape of the Lionel Bart classic, Oliver!

Immortalised on the big screen in a famous movie starring Ron Moody as the slippery petty criminal Fagin and Oliver Reed as the genuinely scary Bill Sykes, Oliver! is crammed with showstoppers that are certain to please theatregoers of all ages.

Memorable numbers include Food, Glorious Food sung by Oliver and his fellow orphans and As Long As He Needs Me, performed by Sykes' long suffering but unbelievably loyal partner, Nancy.

* Altrincham Garrick presents Oliver! from January 19 to February 1 at 7.30pm. The run also includes matinees and tickets are available from 0161 928 1677 or Altrincham Tourist Information Centre, Stamford New Road, Altrincham.

Anyone interested in finding out more about this show or the Garrick's current programme should visit altrinchamgarrick.co.uk.