TALENTED performers from a youth drama group are this week performing a musical on home turf before heading for the bright lights of London's West End.

Spennymoor Youth Theatre Group's 80-strong cast performs Fame The Musical at the town's leisure centre from now until Saturday - and next month half the cast will represent the group when they perform three numbers from the show in The Young Performers' Variety Show at Her Majesty's Theatre in London.

Committee member Bev Stobbart said: "To be chosen for the final show is a fantastic opportunity. Everyone is excited and very proud about the chance to perform on a West End stage."

A few tickets are still available for the show, at 7.30pm each night, priced £6 for adults and £5 for children from the venue on (01388) 815827 or Christina Newton on (01388) 818136.