YORK Light Opera Company has managed to acquire one English Bull Terrier to play Bill Sikes’s dog Bullseye in Oliver! next week, but ideally the company would like another to share the role.

Here actor Gavin Shaw is pictured with Nelson, who is top dog all to himself at present for the production run from March 5 to 16.

“A fortnight is a bit of a commitment for one owner, although Nelson’s owner is up for it, there’s always the problem of possible sickness,” says publicity officer Tony Reeves.

“The English Bull Terrier would have to be good natured and used to the company of children, given the presence of a young cast in the roles of Fagin's picketpocket gang.”

Any owner able to assist is asked to contact Tony urgently on 07896 318404.