It’s opening night tonight for ‘Allo ‘Allo at the Twelfth Night Theatre on Cintra Rd, Bowen Hills - click here for a Google Map showing the exact location.

‘Allo ‘Allo is a classic farce set in World War II - Rene, the owner of a small cafe in Occupied France, tries to carry on affairs with his waitresses while not getting caught by his wife, and also not getting shot by either the Germans (because he is hiding some very stupid British airmen in the cafe) or the Resistance (who distrust him because he lets Germans eat and drink in his cafe).

For a better idea of the plot, click here for the Wikipedia article (not really suitable for young children, but older teens will probably think the “naughty bits” are actually a bit tame compared to the latest Top 40 clip).

The characters of Rene, Mimi and Leutnant Gruber are being played by the actors who made the roles famous in the original TV show - Gorden Kaye, Sue Hodge and Guy Siner.

Private Helga Geerhart is played by Australian actor Chole Dallimore, who also played Ulla in the local version of The Producers - I saw this production, and I can verify that Ms Dallimore can lie with her back on the floor, kick behind her head and touch the floor with her toe.

Contact the Twelfth Night theatre to book your tickets for ‘Allo ‘Allo.