PAST and present soap stars have kicked off a North-East theatre's summer repertory season.

Daphne Du Maurier's classic drama Rebecca is the first of four productions at Darlington's Civic Theatre over the next month.

Rebecca stars former Eastender Michael Tudor and Hollyoaks star Lisa Williamson.

The show runs until Saturday. Every night after the show, the stars will join patrons in the theatre bar to discuss the play.

Post-show suppers are available on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and on Friday evening there will be an informal barbecue in the theatre courtyard.

Further details and booking is available through the tickets and information office on (01325) 486555.