HOT on the heels of a hugely successful production of The Sound of Music, a North-East drama group has announced its next project.

Darlington Operatic Society’s Strictly Musicals will be stacked full of popular numbers from the world’s most favourite musicals.

It will showcase songs from Miss Saigon, Blood Brothers, Wicked, The Lion King, West Side Story, Phantom of the Opera, Beauty and The Beast, Mary Poppins, Chicago, Les Miserables and many, many others.

Each musical featured in Strictly Musicals was nominated for either a Tony or an Olivier Award, so audiences will be entertained with the best of the best.

Julian Cound, from the operatic society, said: “We are very excited to bring Strictly Musicals to Darlington later this year.

“It is a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase the talent we have in the Company as well as offering audiences something they rarely get a chance to see - all their best-loved musical theatre songs in one spectacular show.

“If you are interested in musical theatre then you will love this show. With stunning costumes, sparkling choreography and a live band, we will be creating over two hours of stunning entertainment.

“Darlington is fortunate to have some of the best musical theatre performers in the North-East and we want to share them with the people of Darlington in a show that has something for everyone of all ages.”

The show runs from Wednesday, October 23, to Saturday, November 2, at Darlington Civic Theatre Tickets are priced at £13 for children (14 and under) and £16 for adults.

Special offers of two tickets for £30 are available on selected performances. All performances start at 7.15pm.

For tickets, call 01325-244659 or visit darlingtonos.org.uk