A hit Broadway musical filled with well-known songs and huge dance numbers is set to take to the stage in Douglas in the autumn.

The Manx G&S Society will perform Sweet Charity at the Gaiety Theatre from October 16 to 20/

Sweet Charity tells the story of Charity Hope Valentine, a dancer at a seedy New York dance hall, and her whirlwind romance with shy accountant Oscar. Not wanting to spoil her chances, ’Sweet Charity’ keeps her profession secret but with Oscar about to pop the question, will he discover her wild side?

Val Cowley, society chairman and director of Sweet Charity, said: ’This is a stylish, fun show with a lot of sass featuring extremely popular and well-known songs like Rhythm of Life, Hey Big Spender and If My Friends Could See Me Now. The audience will go on a journey through all elements of life in New York in the 1960s as we follow the story of Oscar and his "Sweet Charity".

The show’s cast includes Lisa Kreisky as Charity and Neil King as Oscar alongside Gary Corkill, David Lyons, Emma Bowker, Gill Buchanan, Sarah Callow, Victoria Mclauchlan, Joey Wylde and many more talented actors. Tickets, priced from £20, are available now at www.villagaiety.com.

The Steam Packet Company is assisting with the costs of transporting scenery for the show to and from the island.

Steam Packet chief executive Mark Woodward said: ’The Isle of Man has an active and talented arts scene, and we are pleased to be able to support companies like the Manx G&S Society to stage productions such as Sweet Charity so island residents have a rich and diverse programme of entertainment to enjoy throughout the year.

’It sounds like a fun show and I’m sure everyone involved, as well as everyone in the audience, will have a great time.’