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Spalding Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society (SADOS) gave a stirling performance of My Three Angels last week.

Although cast members suffered a few first night nerves on Wednesday they still managed to put on an entertaining evening.

After seeing the film some years ago, it was quite refreshing to watch the stage version.

Set in Cayenne at Christmas in 1910, troubled shopkeeper Felix Dulay, his wife Emilie and daughter Marie-Louise face a very bleak future.

Kind-hearted Felix faces ruin - his shop is not making a profit and he has extended his credit to unscrupulous customers. Worse still his principal investor Gaston Lemare thinks he is going to collect a profit.

But fortunately for Mr and Mrs Dulay and their love-struck daughter, who is caught in a disastrous relationship, three guardian angels (or should I say fallen angels) are there to watch over them.

Royston Swann gave a strong performance as Joseph, prisoner 3011, who has been jailed for fraud. Not only did have a great stage presence but Royston carried off the creative and lovable mathematician beautifully.

SADOS favourite Brian Jackson played remorseful murderer Jules (prisoner 6817). As ever his humour endeared him to the audience.

Enlisted from Bourne Players, David Fensom gave a charismatic performance as humbled playboy Alfred (prisoner 7707).

The mock courtroom scene when the "angels", who played judge, prosecution and defence, sentenced Gaston to death was incredibly funny.

Bruce Harvey did a fine performance of Gaston Lemare, who is eventually executed by the convicts' pet snake.

Fiona McIver played concerned wife Emilie well. Taking the part of her soft-hearted husband was Martin Lishman.

Fast-talking Marie-Louise was played by Tricia Davies and David D'Arcy was love interest Paul.

An enjoyable evening was rounded off with an unusual curtain call when Adolf the plastic snake received a cheer.