An entire audience could not "Adam and Eve" (believe) the excellent display of talent they witnessed at the Daneside Theatre this week. A packed theatre was happy to let the atmosphere of the classic musical "Me and My Girl" wash over them and could not help but do the Lambeth walk with the talented cast of the Trinity Amateur Operatic Society. The rags to riches story of an East End lad found to be the son and heir to the Earl of Hareford, captured the attention and imagination of both young and old. With the interfering Maria Duchess of Dene, played by Mary Lloyd, "educating" Bill to become a gentleman, and trying to break-up Bill and Sally's relationship, and the money-loving temptress Lady Jaqueline Carstone, the scene was set. The lively, entertaining show full of the songs we all know and love, including "Me and My Girl", "Once you lose your heart", "Leaning on a lamp post", and of course, "The Lambeth Walk", is sure to live on in the memories of many Congletonians for a long time. The stunning costumes and elaborate scenery, was brought to life by the superb performances of all the cast members, who seemed to revel in their chosen parts and in displaying their skills. In between the ever popular songs, the sound of laughter constantly filled the air, in response to the cockney rhyming slang mis-understandings and the many hilarious stunts and special touches scattered throughout the production. Richard Jervis' portrayal of Bill Snibson, the cockney heir with the devoted girlfriend, who he just could not let go, was great. In particular his scene wres tling with the tiger rug, and the humorous reincarnation of his ancestors amused the audience, and the seduction scene with Nicky Evans (Lady Jaqueline Carstone) was very well done. Hannah Mcallister was superb as Sally Smith, Bill's East end girlfriend, who was going to leave him to allow him to take up his position as Earl of Hareford, but then took lessons in etiquette and elocution herself. Hannah's voice stood her in good stead for some of the numbers she performed, while her execution of the cockney accent was admirable. She may have "lost her heart" to Bill, but she certainly did not lose her spirit. Once again Nigel Evans as the Rt. Hon. Gerald Bolingbroke had the audience in raptures with his natural style of comic acting. Perfectly cast as a lovable, if eccentric upper class snob, Gerald's shouts of "Tally Ho" and "I say" made him one of the favourites with the audience. Chris Sheard as Herbert Parchester, a relative newcomer to musical drama, in only his second show with Trinity Amateur Dramatic Society, won the heart of the audience. In his role as the family solicitor, he dispensed his advice in a unique and hilarious manner. Chris' slim physical appearance and his serious facial expres sions, contrasted fantastically with his polished dance steps and comic poses. A brilliant performance which left the audience begging for more. Nicky Evans' performance as Lady Jacqueline Carstone was so credible it was frightening. Her cruel initial treatment of her fiance, Gerald, accentuated his childlike gentleness. While Jacqueline's confession that she was marrying for money and status may have shocked the audience, her seduction scene with Bill on the sofa, succeeded in bringing back the audience's smiles. The scene of the High Society party where Sally introduced their East End friends, including the Pearly King and Queen, was definitely a favourite with the audience. With thigh slapping, tap dancing and spoon playing, the audience was keen to join in with the singing of "The Lambeth Walk", and were thrilled to see the cast members coming among the audience to get people dancing. In all, the show was stunning, an absolute pleasure to watch and something that the cast and Trinity Amateur Dramatic Society should be proud of. Cast members included: Richard Jervis as Bill Snibson, Hannah Mcallister as Sally Smith, Mary Lloyd as Maria, Duchess of Dene, David Martin as Sir John Tremayne, Nicky Evans as Lady Jacqueline Carstone, Nigel Evans as The Hon. Gerald Bolingbroke, Chris Sheard as Herbert Parchester, Bert Meakin as Sir Jasper Tring, John Goff as Charles the Butler, Denis Hagen as Lord Battersby, Gaynor Parkhouse as Lady Battersby, James Masterson as Bob Parking, Edna Ferriday as Mrs. Worthington-Worthington, Hilary Yates as Lady Brighton, Reg Tolliday as Constable, Yvonne Tilley as Sophia Stainsley-Asherton and June Goodwin as Mrs. Brown. Chorus - Sue Bailey, Vicki Bailey, Cath Brown, Lyn Deakin, Edna Ferriday, June Goodwin, Mary Jones, Julie Kidd, Cath Lilley, Claire Lilley, Enid Munro, Gaynor Parkhouse, Sue Peterson, Emily Rose, Joanne Rowley, Sheila Rowley, Helen Sutton, Joanne Sykes, Lydia Walton, Jenny Lee, Brian Ashby, Colin Barlow, Andrew Bours, Michael Brown, Alan Larman and Bernard Rushton, Michael Stanley, Peter Sutton, Marnix Van Der Kraan and Ken Wainwright. Production team - Director Susan Minshull, Musical director Ian Pickford, Choreographer Liz Cardall, Society Pianists Kathy Walton and Richard Lythall, Wardrobe Mistress Rosemary Ryan, Stage Manager Robert Dowell, Ass. Stage Manager John Leech, Lighting Brian Beech, Sound Paul Heath, Properties mistress Pat Martin, Programme design Nigel Evans, Programme assistants Nicky Evans and Richard Jervis, Society Librarian David Martin, Ticket secretary Edna Ferriday, Make-up David Hulme and Geoff Hulme, Prompts Sheila Turner and June Sulej. The production closes on Saturday.