The Churt Amateur Dramatic Society (CADS) is going back to where it all began with its latest production.

It will be presenting The White Sheep of the Family, directed by Francis Farrell and featuring a wonderful cast of CADS favourites.

And this production is a particularly special one for the group, because The White Sheep of the Family was the very first play ever performed by CADS, back in 1980.

CADS publicity officer Cerys Traynor said: “More than four decades later, we’re bringing this hilarious comedy back to the Churt Village Hall stage in tribute to CADS founder Olivia Cotton, who we sadly lost this year.

“It seems only fitting to celebrate Olivia, and everything she started all those years ago, by returning to the play that started the CADS story.

“Expect a gloriously respectable-looking family, some decidedly unrespectable behaviour, plenty of secrets, schemes and laughs - and a cast full of familiar CADS faces.

“We hope you’ll join us for a very special production celebrating 46 years of CADS and remembering the wonderful woman who started it all.”

Under the headline of ‘CADS’ high standard in first production’, the Herald reviewer wrote on December 12, 1980: “Churt’s new dramatic society CADS achieved a high standard with its first production The White Sheep of the Family last week and with good attendances at the three performances assured a good following for the future.

“It was a well-dressed well presented comedy and, although written about 30 years ago, retained a certain charm which is often lacking in contemporary plays.”

Olivia Cotton was mentioned in the credits in the final paragraph.

There will be performances on October 29, 30 and 31 at 7.30pm. Tickets for the first two shows cost £12.50. The final performance will include a supper and costs £25. To book visit www.ticketsource.com/CADS