A NORTH-EAST actress has landed her first professional role on the London stage.

Sharon Jones will appear in the comedy drama TAJ at the Gatehouse Theatre, in Highgate, from August 5 to 16.

The 30-year-old, who has previously had a walk-on part in TV's The Bill, grew up in Newton Aycliffe, Darlington and Richmond and attended Darlington Queen Elizabeth Sixth Form College before going to Bristol University.

For ticket details, visit www.upstairsatthegatehouse.com