GALASHIELS is going back to the 1930s this week with a stunning production of Me and My Girl.

The show, put on by GAOS Musical Theatre, began on Monday at the Volunteer Hall.

And anyone with tickets this week is in for a real treat.

The production tells the story of an aristocratic family looking for the legitimate heir to become The Earl of Hareford.

But when he is found, Bill Snibson (played by Matthew Wear), is not what they had in mind.

Snibson is a rough Cockney from Lambeth and his girlfriend Sally Smith (played by Jess Thomson) is not welcomed by the family.

But can the couple convince the family they can change their ways and live happily ever after?

You will have to head along this week to find out!

And you definitely won’t be disappointed.

All of of the cast did a superb job, not least Wear and Thomson who both gave an impeccable performance in broad South London accents!

There was laughter, plenty of music and much fun had by all of the audience at Monday’s performance.

But on an evening of such commanding performances, it can be easy to forget the people who also work so hard behind the scenes.

Producer and musical director Jeff Thomson deserves huge credit as does choreographer Marie McCullough who must have worked tirelessly due to the high standard of routines.

The orchestra was also given a deserved ovation at the end. There wasn’t a note out of place all evening.

Everyone involved with this show must, and should, be incredibly proud of what they have produced this year.

Me and My Girl is running at the Galashiels Volunteer Hall this week until Saturday, March 9.

All performances start at 7.30pm (doors open at 7pm).

For more, contact booking manager Audrey MacDonald on 07754588688.

Photos: Sheila Scott Photography (sheilascottphotography.com)

CAST

Bill Snibson - Matthew Wear; Sally Smith - Jess Thomson; Maria, Duchess of Dene - Susan Miller; Sir John Tremayne - Lewis Wilde; Lady Jacqueline Carstone - Grace Gilbert; The Hon Gerald Bolingbroke - Dan Wilson; Herbert Parchester - Luke Dalrymple; Sir Jasper Tring - Alasdair Barry; Charles/Ancestor - Roddy Graham; Lady Battersby - Catharine Fletcher; Lord Battersby - Simon Thomson; Mrs Brown/Cook - Shelley Foster; Bob Barking/Landlord/Pearly King - Cory Paterson; Maid 1/Pearly Queen - Emily Balderston; Maid 2 - Olivia Allan; Constable/Chef/Ancestor - Grant Allison; Footman/Servant - Max Turnbull; Mrs Worthington-Worthington - Abbie Douglas; Mrs Sophia Stainsley-Asherton - Yumna Lataoui; Lady Brighton - Caroline Hardie; Telegraph Boy/Pianist - Orran Dalrymple; Miss Brighton - Mirren Pow; Miss Diss - Abi Kirkness; Richard Hareford - Andrew Cannon; Jonathon Hareford/Servant - Cory Paterson; Simon Hareford/Servant - Findlay Kohler; Thomas Hareford - Max Turnbull; Adrian Hareford - Mario Gee.

Dancers/Cockney Chorus Girls/Servants - Olivia Allan, Emily Balderston, Eva Dunbar, Ruby Everett, Lucymarie McEvoy, Mya Lamb.

Orchestra - J. Thomson; L. Kemp, J. Montague, D. McLeod, H. Jeffrey, R. Howden, C. Thomson, K. Hume, S. McCann, J. Sturrock, P. Cormie, C. Cormie, G. Borthwick. Rehearsal Pianist - Jennifer Montague; Costumes - Utopia Costumes Ltd; Sound - Simon Ferguson; Lighting - Calum Wilson, Sophie Miller, Stuart Wilson; Follow Spots - Megan Roper, Mhari Henderson; Scenery - The Border Studio; Additional Sets - Ian Sands, Graham MacDonald; Stage Management - Malcolm Wilson, Craig Monks, Stuart Wilson and crew; Wardrobe - Lucy Thomson, Barbara Johnston, Ruth Davidson, Lisa Fisher, Janet McDougall, Colette Edie, Barbara Shiel, Ev Watson; Make up/Hair - Cat Wood; Prompt - Sheila Wilson, David Leckie; Front of House - Audrey MacDonald and team; Properties - Sheila MacDonald, Kathleen Macfarlane; Add Musical Equipment - Earlston High School; Poster, Programme Design and Photos - Sheila and Harry Scott; Flowers - Courtesy of Edelweiss; Scaffolding - Speedy Hire.

Producer and musical director - Jeff Thomson; Choreographer - Marie McCullough.