ASPIRING performers are being urged to audition for a musical in a North-East town.

Theatre star Peter Karrie is at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre on Saturday, September 25, with his show, Peter Karrie and Friends.

He is appealing to local people to take part in the show and will hold auditions for people of any age who can sing, dance or have other talents.

As well as being a television, radio and musical theatre performer, Mr Karrie is also a singer. He recently spent 25 years playing lead roles in London's West End, starring in Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, Chess, Evita and Jesus Christ Superstar.

The musicals-theme show will also feature choirs and stage school performers.

Anyone who would be willing to audition on the day of the show and perform live on the same evening is asked to contact 07971 457805, or log on to the show's website www.peterkarrieandfriends .com

All the acts chosen to appear in the show will receive £100.

The show starts at 7.30pm and tickets are £14 or £12 concessions.

For more details, contact the box office on (01429) 890000.

Published: 13/08/2004