BUDDING young actors had the chance to win a role in a leading musical.

The youngsters auditioned at Sunderland Empire Theatre today (Thursday, April 24) for the role of Little Jack in the Irving Berlin classic Annie Get Your Gun.

The show will be playing at the theatre from Tuesday to Saturday, June 3 to 7 as part of its national.

The producers invited North-East stage schools to send their pupils to have a shot at the part.

The results of the audition will be announced soon.

The production features Emma Williams as Annie, Jason Donovan s Fran k Butler and Norman Pace as Buffalo Bill.

For more information and ticket details visit www.ATGtickets.com/sunderland or call 0844 871 3022.