THEATRE fans may think they are seeing double this year.

Over at Tyldesley Little Theatre rehearsals are underway for the company's final play of the season . . . Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple".

And at St Joseph's Players auditions have just taken place for the Leigh company's September offering . . . Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple".

Happily, it's a double helping of superb playwright Neil Simon - but two different plays!

The Tyldesley version, directed by Ian Taylor (May 18-22), is the original classic quickfire comedy, made famous on film by Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau.

And the St Joseph's variety, directed by Doreen Johnson, is the newer female version.

Ticket details for TLT on 01204-655619 or 01942-886908.

You can still purchase season tickets for St Joseph's (a saving of £4); details on 01942-671977 or at Boardman's, Bradshawgate, Leigh.

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