THE first muscial to be written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is to be performed by a Warrington group.

CODYS will perform The Likes of Us at The Brindley Theatre in Runcorn in September.

Although written in 1965, The Likes of Us has been hidden away from view for more than 40 years.

However, it was never forgotten and now with the approval of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber CODYS Productions will be presenting one of the north west’s first productions prior to its professional release and eventual appearance in the West End.

Nick Cupit, CODYS chairman, said: “It would normally take a considerable number of years for an organisation like CODYS to obtain performance rights for such a musical, however, to be able to produce this landmark show prior to its West End release is a fantastic opportunity.

“What is even more magical is that many of our members are of a similar age to that of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice when they wrote this musical and can now play a part in bringing the dreams of two young composers to fruition.”

The show runs from Wednesday, September 9 until Saturday, September 12 at 7.30pm nightly.

To book tickets call 0151 9078360.