Two Workington brothers will see the curtain go up on their first major behind-the-scenes amateur theatre roles in September, on the same night their actor uncle goes back on professional tour.

Daniel and Adam MacCreedy, who have been involved in the town's amateur dramatics groups since early childhood, have taken on the roles of director and joint choreographer respectively in Workington and District Amateur Musical Society's Next Generation production of Fame.

The show's four-night run opens on September 9, the same day that the pair's uncle David MacCreedy, 46, reprises his role as Alan in Blackpool in the latest leg of The Full Monty tour.

While relatives have already flocked to see David, who now lives in Manchester, take to the stage, all eyes will be on the Carnegie Theatre as family and friends wait to see the results of Daniel and Adam's months of preparation.

Daniel, 24, of Frazer Street, has taken a number of key roles with the society, including paying Eddie in the spring production of Sister Act and the Genie in last year's pantomime Aladdin.

This is the first time the Sellafield worker, who is on the Next Generation junior section committee, has turned his hand to directing.

He says: "I have been on the Next Generation committee for five years and this has been my first opportunity to get into directing.

"I've always loved going on stage and I thought I'd like the chance to put my own ideas into it.

"I have always enjoyed working with the kids as a Next Generation leader and it's progressed from there."

Making Daniel's directing debut more special, younger brother Adam, 21, has joined the crew as a choreographer, fresh from achieving a first class honours degree in drama and dance theatre studies and a special achievement award at Liverpool Hope University.

He has taken on the project to put his training to good use while he considers what area of professional performing arts work he would like to build his career in.

Adam, who is working alongside Aimee Rance to choreograph the show, says: "It's a great platform to come from university and be able to do this production. I want to learn more and it's such a great way to grow and develop."

Daniel says: "It's great to work with your brother. We bounce off each other in a lot of ways and we've both got great ideas.

"We don't just talk about it at amateurs, we live it at home as well."

Theatre is certainly a family affair as the brothers have roped in their grandmother Cath MacCreedy to help make props for the show.

Their family is looking forward to seeing the fruits of their labours, too.

Adam says: "They've always seen us perform so I think they're excited to see what we can do from the other side of it."

Daniel added: "They have seen us growing up on stage together. Now they can see us growing up using our experience and putting on a show successfully, God willing.

"They can see that we're excited about it."

The pair have different relatives attended each night of the show to give them moral support throughout the run.

Unfortunately their mum Sue Greaves is unable to make the theatre dates because of pre-existing commitments but will be at a dress rehearsal to see what her sons have achieved.

They hope the rest of Workington will also support their work by attending the show.

The show was cast in March and will feature 23 junior members aged 11 to 18 along with four adult performers playing the roles of teachers.

Tickets are on sale now from the Carnegie box office on 01900 602122 or from society members, priced at £11 each of £40 for a family ticket.