Catch a bus to the theatre

SHEFFIELD-BASED Third Angel presents a story of family, of fellow travellers, of whisky and chocolate, and of the longest bus journey in Britain, told to an audience of just 14 in each performance when the company's mini-bus visits the region later this month.

Completely sold out for its run at the Edinburgh Fringe in 2013, Cape Wrath is heartfelt, moving and funny. A compellingly intimate journey to the edge of the island featuring Alexander Kelly who devises, directs and designs work with fellow artistic director and co-founder Rachael Walton.

"After he retired, my Grandad went on a trip from the Midlands up to Cape Wrath, the most north-westerly point of his native Scotland. He sat, looked at the sea, and thought about his life. Then he got up and went home. Over 20 years later, I got on a coach and followed in his footsteps. This is what I learned," says Kelly as an introduction to this intriguing small-scale show, which will clock up 100 performances during a visit to Wearside.

Tour dates: Monday, April 20, 6pm and 8pm, The Customs House, South Shields. Box Office: 0191-454-1234 or customshouse.co.uk;

April 21, 6pm and 8pm, Arts Centre Washington (performances take place on Roker Seafront – Marine Walk), 0191-219-3455 or artscentrewashington.co.uk; April 24, April 25, 1pm and 3pm, Bishop Auckland Town Hall, 03000-269-524 or bishopaucklandtownhall.org.uk;

April 26, 1.30pm and 3.30pm, Saltburn Community Theatre, 01287-624997 or saltburnarts.co.uk.

Viv Hardwick