Leven Lites Amateur Dramatic Group has performed for sell-out audiences but now organisers hope more people will step into the limelight.
Ruth said the membership of the group has changed little during the two years and now the seven-strong committee are looking for some new faces to take to the stage.

She said: "We are looking for people who may have done something in the past in theatre, for some fresh blood, but it's not a professional group, we really do it for the community."

The group has so far raised more than £2,000 for local community groups, such as the Senior Citizens Association, the primary school and the Methodist Church.

Leven lites was founded two years ago by Bob and Ruth Whatley and Heather Raw to create the opportunity to stage a play in the village.
A sense of humour plays an important role in the work of Leven Lites, many of the plays are comedies, and members often inject an element of ridicule into their parts, including Bob Whatley who has dressed up in a tutu to play the part of a fairy.

Work has already begun on this year's pantomime, which is based on Robin Hood, but the main aim of the group, aside from raising money, is to enjoy the experience.

"We have so much fun and we feel we are doing something worthwhile. All the profits go to different societies and they are all so grateful," said Ruth. "And it keeps us mentally active learning the lines."
Following on from the success of their two Christmas pantomimes Leven Lites are working on three one-act plays.

The first, written by villager Val Holmes, is entitled Visitors and delves into the complex relationships beween a bed-ridden man and his visitors with hilarious observations.

A professionally-written Canadian play, ellenalicemonajune, is to be acted out by four teenagers who are from Leven. Ruth said: "We have four brilliant teenage girls in the cast, we are very lucky. The characters are discussing boys in a shopping mall, it's quite subtle humour."

Last Tango In Little Leven is the third part of the trilogy. Written by David Tristram for adaptation by local groups, the cast of two men and two women act out a scenario in which an amateur dramatic society hold an AGM and discuss risqué ways in which they can attract a larger audience.

Want to know more? contact Ruth Whatley on (01964) 542796.