KEIGHLEY Amateurs are auditioning for the principal roles in next year’s musical The Producers.

The musical comedy is based on Mel Brooks' Academy Award-winning movie, and in Broadway and West End won a record-breaking 12 Tony Awards and three Olivier Awards.

Impoverished by a string of flops, New York producer Max Bialystock recruits timid accountant Leo Bloom to help him pull off Broadway's greatest scam.

Together they aim to produce the worst show ever and run away to Rio with millions, but they learn that showbusiness can always find a way to kick you in the teeth.

Amateur spokesman David Brett said: “The Producers features a riotous mix of eccentric characters and show-stopping songs that will have you toe-tapping your way through the brilliant world of Broadway.”

Anybody interested in the parts of Max Bialystock, Leo Bloom, Roger DeBris and Ulla should register their interest through the website keighleyamateurs.com or e-mail casting@keighleyamateurs.com.

The show will be performed next year from October 20 to 25 at Victoria Hall, Keighley, with Kevin Moore as director, John Sandland as musical director and Judith Chapman as choreographer.