THEATRE goers can enjoy a host of new productions as Bishop Auckland Town Hall launches its Autumn programme.

Bishop Auckland theatre company Jacuzzi kick-starts the adult season on Wednesday, September 18, with Love, Sex and Cider.

The production follows the lives of four hormone-ridden teenagers in a particularly eventful week.

For those who enjoy a bit of suspense, The Cat and The Fiddle could be a one to watch from Wednesday, October 2, until Saturday, October 5, which will see Bishop Auckland Theatre Society take to the stage with a play by Lee Emsley.

Other performances to look out for include Doughnuts Like Fanny's by Julia Darling, Vigo, Falling Knives and Runaround Wives and Ghost Stories by Candlelight.

For the children there are activities for the under-fives at Twiglets and craft sessions for the under-eights with Krafty Kids.

Youngsters can also enjoy their first sample of the theatre by going to see Not Now Bernard and Other Monster Stories, The Nightwatch, Big Sister, Little Brother and Rumplestiltskin.

Live music is also a crowd puller with a variety of different styles of concerts to include jazz (Peter King), country (Ann Breen) and folk (Pete Coe).

Book lovers will get the chance to meet authors Kitty Fitzgerald, Liz Gill and Julia Darling.

The year will be brought to a fitting climax with Santa's Grotto, a Christmas Craft fair and the Magical Sounds of Christmas.

For more details about the Autumn season contact the Town Hall for programmes on (01388) 602610.