WHATS ON: It's almost show time for Tipperary cabaret night

Having put in a very busy week of rehearsals and preparations, members of Thurles Musical Society will present the much-anticipated Lights Camera Cabaret event in the Premier Hall, Thurles on Friday evening next, November 8 at 8pm.

Most of the work has been done at this stage and the finishing touches are being put to an event, which comes with the promise of a string of hit numbers from a range of major shows.

Fifty members will take to the stage to mix it up with the specially chosen orchestra under the baton of Musical Director, Mary Rose McNally who has been ably assisted by Margaret Butler Doyle.

A posse of soloists including the likes of Michael McLoughlin, Joan Farrell, Brendan Bailey, Fr Jim Purcell, Cathy Keane, John Hayes, Michael Molumby, Linda Ryan, Maria McElgunn and many more will accompany the renowned TMS chorus for some big show tunes from the likes of All Shook Up, Aspects of Love, The Pajama Game, A Star is Born, Man of La Mancha, Annie Get Your Gun and many more.

There is the promise of many favourites from the great old shows from days of yore as well as some great numbers from the modern offerings.

Nina Scott is the Director for this cabaret with Siobhan King assisting as choreographer.

However, the emphasis will be on the vocals for which TMS is renowned and over the course of the last five weeks the company has been sharpening up, learning new music and whipping the voices into place to be ready in time for the big night.

Tickets costing €15 for the event can be purchased from TMS members; at Bookworm, Liberty Square, Thurles; or can be obtained at the door on the night.

It promises to be a great evening so make sure to secure your ticket as early as you can.