TOURING theatre groups and a tribute band will perform at Hambleton Forum, in North-allerton, next month.

Full Body and Voice will perform first on Thursday, June 8. It will present its version of In the footsteps of Mr Butler, by Ian McMillan and Jon Palmer.

The play is set in 1812, when impresario Samuel Butler takes control of his family's touring theatre troupe when his father dies.

While he aspires to theatrical greatness, the rest of the troupe have other ideas in this comedy about romantic ideals.

Celebrated Yorkshire poet Ian McMillan also performs in the show.

On Saturday, June 10, North Country Theatre will return to the town to celebrate their tenth anniversary by performing their adaptation of John Buchan's The 39 Steps.

Tickets for both shows are £5.50, £4.50 and £18 for a family of four.

Queen tribute band Mercury will perform on Saturday, June 17. Tickets are £10 in advance or £12 at the door

Tickets are available from Hambleton leisure centre, in Northallerton, Thirsk tourist information centre or by calling (01609) 777070.