AS PART of the national centenary commemoration of the end of the First World War, a brand new musical, Keep the Home Fires Burning, is touring the UK.

The thrilling show which features more than 30 incredible songs from the era will be performed for one night only at Medina Theatre and local choir, The Ryde Chorus, have been asked to appear alongside the professional performers to add a local touch to this special performance.

The show's creator and director, Alan Bowles, said: "We are thrilled that Ryde Chorus are going to be appearing with us. They are an incredibly talented group of singers and we are having a lot of fun working together on some absolutely terrific music.

"As we tour the UK, it is really exciting to be able to offer local singers the chance to join us for this very unique Centenary Tour, and we hope that people will support them and the incredibly hard work they are putting into learning these beautiful, poignant songs.”

Based on real events, the show follows young heroes on their brave quest through the trenches and battlefields of France as well as the stories of the loyal loved ones they left behind.

It features well-known sing-a-long tunes such as It's A Long Way to Tipperary, Pack Up Your Troubles and Oh What A Lovely War.

The show is on for one night on Sunday, October 28 and tickets are available from the box office on 823884 or www.medinatheatre.co.uk.