BALLET lovers flocked to a Newton Aycliffe school to watch a performance of a classic love story.

More than 170 people attended the performance of Romeo and Juliet at Greenfield School Community and Arts Centre.

The Independent Ballet Wales production was preceded by a workshop attended by 30 people.

It was part of a series supported by Northern Arts, which includes Mike Maran's acclaimed production of Captain Corelli's Mandolin.

The show, which sold out at the Edinburgh Festival, will be performed live on stage at Spennymoor Leisure Centre in November. Tickets can be booked in advance on (01388) 815627.

To get on a mailing list for this and other forthcoming productions, which include Bobby and Three Other Tenors, contact Steve Wiper at Sedgefield Borough Council on (01388) 816166 ext 4434.