TEACHER Jodie Holliday is about to put her theatrical skills to the test by setting up a drama group in a remote part of Africa.
The 25-year-old, from Brompton-on-Swale, is stage managing Richmond amateur dramatic society's latest production.
She will be transporting those skills to Ethiopia in September when she starts a two-year stint as a voluntary English teacher with the Voluntary Services Overseas organisation.
Miss Holliday will be teaching at a 3,000-pupil secondary school and she said the trip will fulfil a life-long ambition.
"I had always wanted to do it but I wanted to get some teaching experience before I applied," she said.
"I am hoping to set up a drama club over there to look at gender and Aids issues."
Miss Holliday, who teaches at Egglescliffe School, Eaglescliffe, is busy raising money to provide basic equipment, including text books and recording equipment.
Anyone wanting to help can contact her on (01748) 818514
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