The Stars In Their Eyes Live show has announced dates for its first UK tour and children's auditions will be taking place later this year.

The nationwide tour will open on Wednesday, October 1, at the Newcastle Opera House following summer holiday auditions to find wanna-be child stars.

As in previous years, comedian Bradley Walsh will be host on the tour, and will be joined by some of the winners from the TV show.

Stars In Their Eyes Live is looking for talented youngsters, aged eight to 16, to audition to take part.

For details of auditions visit the website at www.starsin theireyeslive.co.uk.

For tickets for the Newcastle show call 0191-232 0899 from Tuesday, April 8.