Looking for some hot stuff? The Full Monty hits Wolverhampton Grand Theatre

Dudley policeman Simon McGee and Wolverhampton firefighter Lyndon Flavell are among the amateurs taking to the stage when West Bromwich Operatic Society launches its six-night run of shows.

Tim Brown, a director of the Dudley-based C Brown & Sons steelworks, will take the role of factory foreman Harold Smith.

He will be joined by photographer Callum McArthur, Wolverhampton sales manager Andy Foggin and semi-professional actor Fidel Lloyd. Mr Brown, 40, said: "The audience is usually made up of women and they go absolutely crazy.

"They start roaring from the minute the curtain goes up and in the past they have even thrown underwear on stage. We have between six and eight costume changes each and we all just have a great time both on and off stage.

"It can be quite nerve-wracking but once you have done it, it is very liberating and you want to do it again."

The 31-strong cast has been rehearsing for the show since May and director and vice-chairman John Wetherall said it looks set to be one of the best shows yet.

"The production has got a really strong script and the music is brilliant," he said.

"The whole cast has been working really hard to bring it all together.

"The atmosphere is always fantastic and audience members have a great time.

"The set that we are using was used for the professional tour and the costumes look great. I think people who come along are in for a great night."

For tickets or more information call the theatre on 01902 573320.