GET ready for some rip-roaring laughter as the Murwillumbah Theatre Company invites all Vicar of Dibley lovers to get into the mood for the opening night on Friday, May 25th at the Murwillumbah Civic Centre Auditorium.

Come dressed as a Dibley character or as a simple villager.

There will be prizes for the most recognisable and authentic character and audience members will also be welcomed with a glass of Asti Amontillado - a sherry which David, Chairman of the Parish Council, serves to the villagers.

MTC's stage version of this hilarious, yet heart-warming BBC TV sitcom features all the eccentric, yet lovable characters, including Alice, the blonde, dippy verger, Owen, the earthy, local farmer and the stuttering Jim who prefaces most remarks with "no-no-no-no-yes."

And, of course, there's the inimitable vicar herself.

When their vicar passed away in the middle of a service, the inhabitants of the small Oxfordshire village of Dibley expected his replacement to be another old man with a beard, a bible and bad breath.

So, when a boisterous female minister with a bob-cut and a magnificent bosom comes to serve in the eccentric, conservative small village's church, mayhem and comedy are sure to follow.

Get a group together, bring your nibbles, take-aways and drinks (alcohol permitted) and have a great night out.

The script is by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew Archer, writers of Blackadder and Mr Bean and has been adapted for the stage by Bryanne Jardine and Julie West.

Performances continue on Friday June 1 and 8 at 7.30 pm, Saturday, June 2 and 9 at 7.30 pm and Sunday, June 3 and 10 at 2 pm.

Tickets at $15 each are available from Murwillumbah Music Shop (0266725404) or from the Tourist Information Centres at Murwillumbah and Tweed, as well as from the website. Tickets will also be available at the door, unless sold out.