Bishop Auckland Town Hall has announced its summer entertainment line-up, which features the Hull Truck Theatre Company's new production, Frankenstein, on May 17, and the Cwmni Ballet Gwent, which will perform an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

On May 30, Jacuzzi Theatre, a new company of young local actors which have performed at venues including the Royal Albert Hall and towns and cities in Norway, will be staging John Godber's Bouncers.

From May 23 to May 26, Spennymoor Youth Theatre group will perform Once on this Island, based on the novel My Love, My Love by Rosa Guy.

For details contact the town hall on (01388) 602610