HIGH-speed history will unfold before audiences at one of the region's largest medieval castles at the weekend.

Actors from the Big Adventure Theatre Company will take only 39 minutes to tell the stories of 39 monarchs at the 12th Century castle, in Barnard Castle, County Durham, on Sunday.

The group, from Derby, is giving three performances at noon, 1.30pm and 3pm. Admission is £5 to adults, £4 concessions, children £3 and free for English Heritage members.

For more details contact (01833) 638212.

Published: 26/05/2004