A THEATRE group is celebrating a remarkable recovery.

Wistaston Players was almost forced to disband last June due to a lack of interest - but a final plea for support saved the day.

Gym and Tonic, a riotous comedy set in a health spa, is the culmination of the group's hard work since last autumn.

The production's director, Sue Humphreys, was one of the group's new recruits following last year's appeal.

She said: "I believe they were looking at winding the group up and were thinking about which charities should get their remaining funding when they made a final appeal for members.

"Since then, at least five new actors have come on board, and things are really going to grow."

Gym & Tonic's lead role is being played by Nigel Peever, a professional actor who has held minor roles in Coronation Street and the current series of Dr Who.

Peever plays the role of Don Weston, who joins a health spa on his 40th birthday.

Don hopes the spa will help him to relax and rebuild his marriage, but his week takes him from one disaster to the next.

Gym and Tonic is a three-night production at St Mary's Church Hall, Church Lane, Wistaston, from April 14 to 16.

Performances begin at 7.30pm, and tickets, at £5, can be bought on the door, or at Nantwich TIC and Crewe Library.