FRESH from winning the Barclays award for best children's show in 2000, Cleveland theatre company is touring one of its most adventurous and charming productions to date.

The Lost Child can be seen tomorrow at Wearhead school in Weardale and at Bowes and Gilmanby village hall, near Barnard Castle, on Saturday, January 20.

Written by the renowned children's playwright, Mike Kenny, the play is for children under nine, but has universal appeal. It is told in the style of a traditional folk tale, exploring moral issues and conveying a strong message about parent-child relationships.

It tells of a journey of self-discovery by a father and daughter. Moles, frogs and birds and their offspring also teach the father a thing or two about parenting.

To obtain tickets, ring North Pennine Highlights on 017683 53954.

This organisation is a partnership which helps village halls to promote professional arts programmes. Ten village halls in Teesdale are members of the scheme which brings drama, storytelling, dance, puppets and music events.

This spring there will be eight shows spread throughout Hamsterley, Bowes and Gilmonby, Cotherstone, Newbiggin, Witham Hall at Barnard Castle, Mickleton and Barningham with Gainford.

These include The Lost Child, Jack Drum Arts production of Radio Sheep Dip, gipsy music with a touch of jazz, an oddball detective tale and Northumbrian pipes and fiddles.

Leaflets about performances over the next three months are available at Barnard Castle library and at all the village halls involved, or by phoning Rosie Cross, arts development officer at Teesdale District Council, on 01833 696280