REHEARSALS are under way for a Millennium show involving schools and churches in Darlington. More than 400 people are taking part in Hopes and Dreams, a musical that comes to the Civic Theatre this month.

Producer and director, the Rev Fran Lane, from Elm Ridge Methodist Church, said the show uses the Lord's Prayer as a theme to celebrate the past, present and future.

Mrs Lane said: "We want to let the people of Darlington know that this is their show, and it is the biggest Millennium celebration in Darlington. We have got hundreds of people involved in this and it will be a great event for the whole community." There will be song and dance, comedy and drama involved in the production.

Hopes and Dreams will run from July 18 to 22, and prices range from £5 to £12. Tickets are available from the Acorn Bookshop, 6 Skinnergate, Darlington, telephone (01325) 252344.