EX-thespians in Derwentside are trying to get in touch with former stars they once shared a stage with.

The amateurs from the Consett Community Youth Theatre, founded in 1985, want to get in touch with anyone involved in the group for a reunion party, to be held in June.

The group was focused on giving the area's youth something to do, and existed from the mid-1980s to mid-1990s.

During 1990 to 1994 the group was re-named Derwentside Youth Theatre and finally became Spotlight North-East, which performed Jack the Ripper in 1996.

Their first show in 1985 was the Owl and the Pussy Cat, which was followed by 11 others, including the Dracula Spectacular and Grease.

It will be held at Brannigans bar, in Newmarket Street, Consett, on Thursday, June 28, at 7pm. Tickets cost £3. Call Melanie, on (01207) 590394.