It was superb from start to finish. From the Director down to the prompt. What a splendid afternoon. You should all be congratulated, well done! Whitefield has always been known as the best singing society in the north west & you prove it time after time.

Children of Eden was again a wonderful example, The acting was also superb, as was the fantastic use of props, well thought out & each & everyone who were using them did really well. What a wonderful cast!"

We thoroughly enjoyed the show, although we were amazed at the quality of the cast and the singing, why some of them aren't on the professional stage escapes me, their performances were so good.

A drama group which celebrated its 90th anniversary this year has shimmied its way on to the M.E.N. Wish List.

Whitefield Amateur Operatic and Dramatic Society (WAODS) started in 1922 with a production of The Yeoman of the Guard, and has performed at least one production every year since.

The diverse group welcomes members aged 16 to 90, and some of its members have gone on to perform in West End musicals including Oliver and Billy Elliot.