A stage adaptation of a classic BBC comedy will open Chester Little Theatre's new season.

Set to stage the much-loved BBC wartime comedy, 'Allo 'Allo, the show will kick off from September 13.

Directed by Lisa Miller, the play follows the wartime exploits of cafe owner René Artois, who is caught between secret resistance missions, unwelcome Nazi guests and a series of outrageous misunderstandings.

"'Allo 'Allo is such an iconic show – instantly recognisable for its larger-than-life characters, running gags, and wonderfully absurd storylines," said director Lisa Miller.

"With 26 people involved on stage and behind the scenes, the production has thrived on the creativity, commitment and sheer good humour of the team.

"I wanted to stage this play not only because it is so well-loved, but also because the characters are irresistibly endearing.

"It's a joyously madcap script, full of challenges with its props and comic timing and every role offers its own unique brand of humour."

Throw in to the mix his tone deaf wife Edith, absurd disguises, double entendres and lightning-quick wit, the play remains a much-loved classic British comedy - more than 40 years after it first hit TV screens.  

Created in 1982 by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft as a parody of BBC wartime drama "Secret Army", 'Allo 'Allo ran for nine series between September 1984 until its conclusion in 14 December 1992.

A favourite amongst non-professional and community theatre groups, the stage version of 'Allo 'Allo is widely performed throughout the UK.

Tickets, full details of 'Allo 'Allo and all upcoming shows at Chester Little Theatre can be found here.