HUNDREDS of children will be able to watch the magic of spring at Darlington Arts Centre.

Cleveland Independent Theatre Company is staging The Sleeping Garden at the centre from February 21 to March 12.

The performance is aimed at children aged two-and-a-half to four and will be open to the public on Saturdays, at 11am and noon. All other performances are for arranged visits only.

Diann Allenby, of the theatre company, said children would be invited to take part in the show.

Children attending will receive a free packet of seeds, donated by Blair and Sons.

To book tickets call (01325) 486555.

Published: 07/02/2004