Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The King and I needs more ornate costumes than the average show.
Ilkley Amateurs have discovered clothing isn't the only thing needed to make their 40-plus performers look oriental.
"We need to make sure that any skin showing is the right colour to look Oriental," said make-up chief Averil Ashworth.
"Since many of the men have bare chests that's a lot of makeup!"
The team has made 50 costumes and hired several others for the show at King's Hall in Ilkley.
Buy tickets for 7.15pm performances from Tuesday to Saturday, and a 2.15pm matinee on the Saturday, from 01943 816617.
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