THE heat was turned up for members at a women-only gym yesterday when the cast of a hot new show arrived to warm up for their first performance.

The world premiere of Naked Flame II - Fire Down Under opens at Darlington Civic Theatre, tonight, starring James Crossley, pictured extreme left, who was formerly TV Gladiator Hunter.

Yesterday, temperatures were sent soaring at the Peppermint Park health club, in Victoria Road, Darlington, when the cast visited the gym for a workout ahead of their opening performance.

The actors were even able to practise firemen's lift techniques on fellow cast member Rebekah Gibbs, who provides the romantic interest in the comedy.

The show runs until Saturday and evening performances are at 8pm, with ticket prices ranging from £9 to £16.50, and discounts available.

For tickets and further details contact the box office on (01325) 486555.