pProtestors have been making their feelings known about the controversial stage show Jerry Springer: The Opera.

A touring version of the hit show opens at the Grand Opera House, in York, tonight and will also be seen in Newcastle, in May.

But the muscial's notoriety is travelling before it - and letters have been pouring into the York theatre from objectors upset at the show's content.

More than 120 complaints have already been received by theatre bosses - but they say hundreds of other people want to see the award-winning production.

And they have pledged to go ahead with the production, which finishes on Friday, despite the anger.

The musical has sparked outrage since it opened and has been seen in the West End and on television, as well as on tour.

Critics say it features obscenities and blasphemous language.

But Opera House spokeswoman Celestine Dubruel insisted the show would go ahead, despite protest letters arriving daily.

She said people had been given an opportunity to air their views at a public debate held in the city more than a week ago.

"To be honest, people did not say very much then," she said.

"We have had quite a few objection letters from people on the grounds of religion, which is a very personal thing, and we are saying, 'if you find the musical offensive, then please don't come to see it'."

She added that the show's co-writer and director, Stewart Lee, spoke at the debate, and was so eloquent and knowledgeable about the Bible that it was difficult to argue with him.

However, despite the show's high-profile, tickets are still available.

"It could be better - as we would have liked to have been sold out by now," said Ms Dubruel.