STUDLEY Operatic Society performs High Society at Redditch's Palace Theatre from Tuesday.

Based on the play The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry, the show features many famous Cole Porter songs, including True Love and Who Wants to be a Millionaire?

A film was also made starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra.

The story revolves around the upcoming wedding of Tracey Lord to George Kitteredge.

This is Tracey's second wedding and her former husband Dexter Haven, who lives next door, is blackmailing Tracey about her father's affair with an exotic dancer.

Tracey tries to throw reporters off the scent by calling absent minded Uncle Willie "papa" and her real father then pretends to be Uncle Willie.

The stage is set for all sorts of misunderstandings until everything is sorted out to everyone's satisfaction.

The part of Tracey is played by Penny Hoy in her first lead role for the society.

She has been given the accolade that her voice 'could be mistaken for that of Grace Kelly.'

Julian Bissell takes Dexter's role, his third show with Studley.

His first was in the highly controversial Showboat in 2000.

Reporter Mike Connor is played by Kevin Hirons who is also the show director and has been involved with stage shows for many years, taking more than 20 leading roles.

Terry Day takes on the role of George Kitteredge, having been on the stage since he was 15, spent nine years as a professional and appeared in TV films and touring shows.

The cast also includes Jane Farrington, Rachael Finch, Liz Bird, Lou Dilks, Seth Lord and Alan Bugg.

High Society runs from April 29 to May 3 and includes a Saturday matinee. Tickets, from £8, are available on 65203.