IF YOU think the government's budget is harsh now, imagine what it would be like if David Cameron taxed out the public's 'fun'.

That's exactly what happens in Pardon Me, Prime Minister, the latest show presented by Kidderminster Operative and Dramatic Society.

Running from Wednesday to Saturday, September 9 to 12, at the Rose Theatre, the comedy follows the story of a Prime Minister and his Scottish Chancellor preparing a severely puritanical budget, which aims to tax out of existence amusements such as bingo, gambling and nightclubs. Their policies are jeopardised by the arrival of Shirley, an attractive young woman, who threatens to reveal the events of a merry post-conference night 20 years ago, involving both men and Dora Springer, a hotel receptionist.

Sybil, the prime minister's wife, Jane Rotherbrook, an attractive Fleet Street reporter, and a red dress, add to the mayhem as the prime minister, with the help of Campbell, his parliamentary private secretary, attempts to extract himself from the situation and save his career by persuading the chancellor to change the budget.

The role of the Prime Minister, George Venables, is played by Nigel Preece, with Charlie Coombes as the Scottish Chancellor, Hector Cramond and Ian Jones as Rodney Campbell.

The society will be celebrating its 100th anniversary next year and already has lots of events planned. As well as the annual musical and play, KODS will be putting on a Summer Centenary Ball at Kidderminster Town Hall on June 25. It is hoping to track down any past members to get involved with the events and have asked people with fond memories of KODS to get in touch.

To book tickets, contact The Rose Theatre Box Office on 01562 743745 or online at rosetheatre.co.uk, and for further information about the society, find KODS on Facebook or visit kods.co.uk.