The Harrogate Band will shortly be returning to the stage in 'Brassed Off', the adaptation of the hugely popular 1996 film.

This autumn they will joing forces with Harrogate Dramatic Society at Harrogate Theatre. t will be the second time the band has taken a role in the production following their experience in 2006.

At a time of rising unemployment some parts of the script have an eerie resonance with the British sense of humour in a crisesChairman Keith Graham

Eerie

Band Chairman Keith Graham (who appeared fleetingly in the 1996 film!) is delighted to be treading the boards once more. He told 4BR: "We're delighted to be working with Harrogate Dramatic Society to bring this splendid show to the people of Harrogate. At a time of rising unemployment some parts of the script have an eerie resonance with the British sense of humour in a crises."