IT'S a send-up of permissive '60s society with plenty of risqu jokes thrown in.

Ribchester Amateur Theatrical Society presents Habeas Corpus - an Alan Bennett play on Thursday, Friday and Saturday May 13, 14 and 15 in Ribchester Parochial Hall.

RATS first performed this comical romp nine years ago, but have decided to revive it with a cast that includes Keith Flood and Susan Cronshaw as Dr and Mrs Wicksteed and Jo Shipman as their son.

Produced and directed by Robin Simmons, Habeas Corpus will kick off at 7.45pm with a licensed bar from 7pm. Tickets (costing £4) are available on (01254) 878530 or (01254) 878611 or from Ribchester Post Office.