Sutton Amateurs members will remain busy after performing the light-hearted musical Hello, Dolly! this month.

They will present a concert on June 11 to commemorate VE Day -- the end of the Second World War in Europe -- when the audience can wear period costume.

The wartime theme will continue on September 9/10 with performances of the stage version of TV sitcom 'Allo 'Allo.

Hello, Dolly! features songs such as Before the Parade Passes By, Ribbons Down My Back and It Only Takes a Moment.

All three shows will be at Sutton Village Hall. Book tickets for Hello, Dolly! at Place's Place, Main Street, Sutton, or phone 01535 632289.

n Leslie Appleyard is the "official" dame for Bingley Amateurs' version of family pantomime Red Riding Hood!

Leslie regularly visits local amateur shows as area representative for umbrella body the National Operatic and Dramatic Association.

He was recruited at short notice to perform rather than watch, for next week's presentation at Bingley Arts Centre.

Principal roles are played by adults -- including several familiar from Keighley Amateurs and Playhouse -- with children taking all dance and chorus parts.

Book tickets for Friday and Saturday 7.15pm and Saturday/Sunday 2.15pm performances of the show by phoning 01274 567983.

n Keighley Vocal Union, currently preparing for an April recital, will travel to Belgium for several concerts on May 28-31.

The mixed choir will sing at the Menin Gate, Ypres -- which commemorates the First World War -- and cathedrals in Bruges and Brussels.

The choir's concert at Christchurch, Skipton, on April 16 features the Kettledrum Mass and The Armed Man.

n Northern Broadsides returns to Skipton Auction Mart on April 24 in the shape of its artistic director Barry Rutter.

The "evening with" will help the market establish itself as a permanent theatrical venue following periodic past productions.

Broadsides, renowned for its Shakespearean productions, has staged at least two plays successfully at the venue.

Anthea Rathlin-Jones has been taken on as an arts development manager to bring more productions to the Mart.

Also coming up is Skipton photographer Paula Solway's acclaimed Dales Drovers exhibition, from April 19-May 18, and the dramas On Pendle Hill and Borders.