THEATRE groups will take to the stage next week in the Saltburn Annual Drama Festival.

The festival, organised by the Saltburn 53 Drama Group, starts on Monday, with performances every evening through to Saturday.

On Monday, Saltburn 53 Drama Group presents Us and Them, followed by Wild Wood Park performed by the Statement Drama Company, from Scarborough.

On Tuesday, Saltburn 53 presents Lord Byron's Letter, before Northallerton's Allerton Players perform Henna Night.

Wednesday will see Kidstage, from Middlesbrough, present their rendition of The Wizard of Oz, followed by Middlesbrough's Little Theatre's performance of Dream Jobs.

Thursday evening performances start with Sanctuary and then A Ticket to Graceland, both by the Valley Theatre, from Scarborough.

Next Friday, A Family Matter and Lee will be performed by the Durham Dramatic Society.

Saturday, March 18, is awards night, when final adjudication and presentations take place.

All performances start at 7.30pm, with doors opening at 7pm.

Tickets cost £4.50, or £3.50 concessions, or £15 for a weekly ticket, which includes the awards night, from the Health Food Shop, in Station Square, and at the door.