A CHART-TOPPING soul star has been in the region to encourage young people to turn their backs on drugs.
Jazzie B, from Soul II Soul, was at the Arc, in Stockton, as part of a play called Two Dexx, which was presented by the Teesside Drug Education team.
The play was part of a drugs education programme highlighting the dangers of drugs in the community, especially for young people.
But the youngsters in the audience on Tuesday night and last night got a surprise after the show when the Arc was turned into a nightclub with Jazzie B on the decks to entertain them.
A spokeswoman at the Arc said: "Drama can be very enjoyable and is well recognised as a valuable learning activity. Jazzie B has supported the project 100 per cent."
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