Gilbert and Sullivan's comic opera Ruddigore concerns the ghostly past of the Murgatroyd family of East Riddlesden Hall.

As a result productions of the show have been traditionally set a few hundred years in the past.

Not so Haworth West Lane Baptist Amateur Operatic Society -- it has instead plumped for the 1950s.

This bodes well since the group is used to changing the traditional settings and costumes for its annual G&S presentation.

The principal cast includes both regulars and newcomers, including James Hutton, Ray Waters, Janine McAndrew, Stephen Simpson and Bill and Linda Bairstow.

Jacqui Sugden, another of the principals, promises a fun evening's entertainment for all the family.

She says this year's musical director is Pam Dimbleby, who will be supported by accompanist Robin Terry.

Jacqui adds: "They are maintaining the excellent musical standards of recent years to produce a quality chorus, as expected by the Haworth audiences."

Tickets for the November 17-22 production cost £6 for adults and £5 for concessions.

They are on sale at Keighley Information Centre in the town hall, Haworth Tourist Information Centre on Main Street, and by phoning 01535 643425.

n The Rocky Horror Show will be returning to the Alhambra Theatre just in time for Hallowe'en.

The rock 'n' roll musical will be at the theatre for one week, from October 27 and promises to bring the 'ultimate party experience to a whole new generation'.

Jonathan Wilkes will be donning Frank N Furter's high heels once again alongside Lionel Blair as narrator and a whole host of singers and dancers who hope to thrill Bradford audiences all over again.

Tickets are available from the box office on 01274 432000 or online at www.bradford-theatres.co.uk.

n Preparations for next year's Glusburn pantomime begin next Thursday with the annual workshop-based auditions.

Anyone interested in singing, dancing or acting, either in principal or chorus roles, should go to Glusburn Institute at 7pm.

The age range of performers runs from about eight to 18, and the panto -- as yet unnamed -- will be performed on February 16-21.

n A contrasting evening of four short plays to stir every emotion can be seen in Cowling next month.

Pinnacle Productions, the village theatre group, is presenting 4Play on November 14/15 in St Andrew's Hall.

Tickets for the 7.30pm presentation cost £5/£4 by phoning 01535 636157.

n They take several roles each, play ten instruments between them, and spend much of the year in a narrow boat.

They're the four actors of Mikron Theatre Company and they're back on dry land for their latest show.

They bring humour to a serious subject tomorrow (7.30pm) as they present A Woman's Place, the story of the suffragettes, at Bingley Arts Centre.

Phone 01274 563816.

n Material by some of the UK's best-loved comediennes are performed at Skipton Little Theatre on October 25.

Let's Do It features comic monologues, sketches and songs by Joyce Grenfell, Victoria Wood and French and Saunders.

The 7.30pm show comes from Movable Feast, a new professional theatre company from West Yorkshire.

Book tickets at Skipton Tourist Information Centre or on the door.

n Keighley Playhouse regular Bruce Sturrock plays Toad in a musical version of The Wind in the Willows.

The "delightful and enchanting" tale of riverbank animals is presented by Ilkley Amateurs from Wednesday to Saturday in the town's King's Hall.

The conceited Toad's crazes for caravanning and mortar cars land him and his friends, wise-old Badger, kindly Rat and gentle Mole, in trouble.

After escaping from prison toad faces a battle to regain his home from wicked weasels.

Book tickets on 01943 601178.

n Phoenix Dance Theatre presents powerful dance-drama Planted Seeds on October 29 at the Victoria Theatre.

The Halifax performance is the only one in West Yorkshire for this portrayal of a tragic true story from Bosnia.

Two young lovers -- one Serb and one Muslim -- desperately try to stay together while crossing the frontline.

Buy tickets from Keighley Information Centre or telephone 01422 351158.

n A highly-charged chamber piece by leading playwright David Hare is presented by Ilkley Players next Monday to Saturday.

Skylight follows a businessman and young teacher who, meeting after three years apart, try to overcome the hurt and betrayal that split them up.

The acclaimed drama promises dry humour, deeply-felt emotions and strong language each evening at 7.30pm. Phone 01943 609539.

n Auditions will be held for children hoping to sing in a Christmas Toy Story at the Grand Theatre in Leeds.

Youngsters will join professional singers from Opera North and West End shows for the festive concert on December 7.

Boys and girls aged between six and 16 will be recruited for solos and chorus on November 1 at 10am.

For more details phone Jane Peaker on 01226 383646.