THE adventures of a Viking blacksmith will be brought to life in a free performance at the weekend.

Newly-formed art and drama group Theatre Elementals, which mainly draws together performers from the West End of Newcastle, will present the show at Leazes Park, in the city, at 5.30pm on Saturday.

Two local blacksmiths will set up a forge in the park, which forms the backdrop for the performance, and will stage demonstrations prior to the main performance, from 2pm.

Lanterns made with the help of West End community groups will transform the park in the evening.

The story will be told through a mixture of shadow puppetry, drama and fire performance.

The show marks the 149th anniversary of the opening of Leazes Park and the completion of the first stage of its redevelopment.