ON a mission to deal out another charming show, the Tab Operatic Society didn’t disappoint with its production of Guys and Dolls.

Staged at Brierley Hill Civic Hall, the energetic and colourful production was another hit for the Cradley Heath based society.

The much-loved, old-fashioned musical was served up with gusto and was brimming with imaginatively choreographed routines, good musical accompaniment and a solid cast.

Award-winning seasoned choreographer Audree Henwood proved she still knows how to keep the audience enthralled with her precisely planned, colourful song and dance routines.

While musical director Richard Ganner and his orchestra in the pit did a commendable job of keeping the action flowing with fine renditions of popular numbers including Bushel and a Peck, I’ve Never Been in Love Before, Luck Be a Lady and Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.

David Williams was perfect as New York gambler Sky Masterson, who takes on the challenge of taking a cold female missionary to Havana.

Commanding, smooth and blessed with a fine vocals, he belted out the musical numbers effortlessly. He also pulled off a superb New York accent and his timing and characterisation were spot on.

Matthew Beard as betting man Nathan Detroit was also a treat to watch. He threw every bit of his energy into his depiction of the larger than life chronic gambler and it wasn’t lost on the appreciative audience.

Sarah Field and Louise Griffin were a little out of their depth next to their engaging male leads but both managed to stay afloat.

TAB regular Louise did her best to make the quirky role of gangster’s moll Adelaide her own.

A little stilted and superficial at first, she grew into the part as the show wore on and her bubbly characterisation offset her rather phony New York accent.

Sarah Field also struggled to shine brightly as love interest Sarah Brown who is short on sinners at the mission she runs.

She pulled off the musical numbers and looked the part but her accent and acting was a little half-hearted and at times tended to leave her in the shadows more than a leading lady should have been.

The strong supporting cast, however, positively sparkled - especially Ron Humphreys, ideally cast as Nicely Nicely Johnson, and Michael Crump as Benny Southstreet.

Elaine Vine was convincing as Salvation Army’s General Cartwright, as was Clive Southall as Lt Brannigan, while Jonathan Head as Rusty Charlie and hot box dancer Fleur Petford, a seasoned leading lady taking a backseat for this show, oozed ability and star quality from the sidelines.