BUDDING performers from around the North-East will take part in a youth theatre festival in Darlington on Saturday (June 1).

The North-East Regional Youth Theatre Festival, in partnership with the National Association of Youth Theatres, will be held at Darlington Civic Theatre, from 9.30am to 8pm.

A spokesman for the event said: “The festival is an all-day event for youth theatres from across the North-East region to come together to celebrate and share their performance work, and take part in a programme of exciting workshops led by theatre professionals.

“The day will be jam-packed with opportunities for youth theatre members to learn new skills, meet others and be inspired.”

For more information, call audience development and participation officer Lyndsey Middleton, at the theatre, on 01325-387765.