COME and follow the adventures of Renè Artois the hapless café owner in war torn France, as he and his wife, Edith, struggle to keep for themselves a priceless portrait stolen by the Nazis and kept in a sausage in their cellar, when Octopus proudly presents 'Allo Allo' at Christ the King Church Hall, Thornbury this June.

René is hiding two British airmen and is endeavouring, with the help of the Resistance, to repatriate them. However, communications with London through a wireless disguised as a bird adds to the many embarrassments he endures in the company of his patrons.

Matters come to a head with the news that the Fuhrer is to visit the town and Café René, mayhem ensues as many try to impersonate Hitler before the event. René needs all his wits to save his Café and his life...!

'Allo 'Allo! was first broadcast as a BBC television Wartime sitcom about the French Resistance and starred Gorden Kaye and Carmen Silvera. The series, which ran from 1982 to 1992, was set around a cafe run by René Artois and was created by David Croft and Jeremy Lloyd, who between them wrote the first six series.

Octopus proudly presents this hilarious comedy in Christ the King Church Hall from Wednesday 10 to Saturday 13 June. Tickets are priced at £7 (£6 concessions) and are available from R A Bennetts, on The Plain or from Karen Gill on 413783 or you can order them on the web site www.octopus-thornbury.co.uk