A GROUP of teenagers are turning to the Bard after winning rave reviews last year.

Last year, the 17 and 18-year-olds from Stockton, Teesside, produced Shakespeare's Julius Caesar.

This year the Arden Theatre Company will stage A Midsummer Night's Dream.

The play will be staged at Stockton's Arc, from Wednesday to Saturday, October 20 to 23.

The Arden Theatre Company was established in 2001 to allow young people to create quality theatre without being dominated by adults as directors or advisors.

Throughout 2001 and 2002, plans were put in place for the first production, and with the help of Ian Ramsey School and Canon David Whittington, funding was organised.

Matinee performances are at 2.30pm on October 21 and 23, with evening performances at 7.30pm.

For details about ticket prices contact the box office on (01642) 525199.

Published: 12/10/2004