SISTERS Topsy and Truffles are competing head to head to land the role of Cheeky in Fareham Musical Society's Anything Goes next week.

The two pedigree Shih Tzu puppies are owned by Society Treasurer Jane Clements.

"They have really enjoyed watching rehearsals and seem to have formed a bond with Mary Rose who has been amazed at how well behaved they are" says Jane.

Curtain Call Award winning Mary Rose Finden (pictured) landed the role of Evangeline in October last year but didn't realize that she would have to deal with the competition between the two 15 month old puppies. "I was apprehensive about having to perform with a dog" says Mary Rose" but these two are so well behaved that we may have to use them on alternate performances".

Dog owner Jane was confident that the puppies would enjoy the experience "They hardly ever bark and they are very inquisitive so I knew they would be happy watching the dancers and all the activity. I just hope they are not distracted by the audience."

Anything Goes opens on Tuesday at Ferneham Hall and runs until Saturday.

Tickets are available from the box office on 01329 231942 or at fernehamhall.co.uk