Rugby choir gives show tunes a try

LINLITHGOW Rugby Club will swap mud for the stage when its choir performs Les Misérables at three Edinburgh concerts.

The club's male voice choir will take to the stage at Bruntsfield Evangelical Church next month to perform some of the most memorable songs from the musical, as well as a selection of classical arias and songs from the shows.

They will be singing alongside the club's ladies choir as well as a number of soloists from Aria Alba - Opera for All.

All profits raised at the concerts will be divided equally between the NSPCC and CHAS.

Under the direction of musical director Joe Lavery, the 22-strong choir, which has already visited Canada and China, has been rehearsing for the best part of a year.

The concerts will get under way at 7.30pm on August 25, 26 and 27.

Tickets, which cost 10 and 8 for concessions, are available by e-mailing [email protected] or calling 01506 844383.