AN open air theatre is to offer a pair free tickets to each of its summer gigs this weekend.

Scarborough Open Air Theatre has announced 16 headline concerts including Lionel Richie, Steps and Britney Spears, and on Sunday will hide a pair of tickets for each act at secret locations around Peasholm Park, the home of the theatre.

On Monday, anyone who has bought a ticket for any show at the venue this year will get access to an exclusive pre-sale, enabling customers to secure their tickets for the final music act to be announced 24 hours before anyone else.

Cuffe and Taylor director Peter Taylor said: “This is going to be a sensational and record-breaking year at Scarborough OAT with massive stars and true music legends performing at this wonderful venue. We cannot wait to reveal who the latest big-name act is Monday morning.

“As a special thank you for all those people who have bought a ticket for one of the shows so far we will give them access to a special pre-sale where they can secure tickets for our final act 24 hours before anyone else.

The treasure hunt of 15 silver envelopes containing a special code for a specific show will begin at midday on Sunday. Codes must be redeemed at the box office by 4pm on Sunday.

Visit www.scarboroughopenairtheatre.com or call the box office on 01723-818111.