A TOURING production of the hit musical Godspell is giving North-East choirs the chance to shine.

Godspell is visiting Darlington Civic Theatre in the spring and producers are looking for choirs local to the venue to perform on the professional stage.

Applications are now being taken and the closing date is December 19.

The chosen choir will be coached for their moment in the spotlight by a West End cast and creative team and will sing some of the most popular songs from the show.

Producers are looking for mixed-voice Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass choirs with an excellent musical and performance standard, with members being a minimum of 16-years-old.

Choirs at each performance venue will be comprised of 28 singers.

Half will be static and the other half will ‘move’ (not dance) and will be directed by a choreographer.

Four dedicated West End performers will make each choir’s number up to 32 and either one choir in total or two choirs will be cast for each venue.

Singers will receive the expert tutelage of Musical Director Russell Scott who is at the helm of the show’s new orchestration and has worked in the music industry, professionally, for over three decades.

Choirs wishing to sing at Darlington Civic Theatre should visit www.godspellinconcert.com and apply online before December 19.

Shortlisted choirs will be invited to one of six regional auditions in January, with the successful choirs being informed at the end of that month.