AUDIENCE participation will become a reality during a Tewkesbury theatre production.

In the first half of The Railway Children, at the Roses Theatre, performers will invite members of the crowd onto the stage to learn roles. The 'actors' will then be taking part in the play in the second half.

The show begins at 7.30pm on Thursday (July 24). Tickets cost £6.50, concessions £5.50.

At the theatre on Saturday, July 26, at 7.30pm, the days of rock 'n' roll are recalled thanks to At The Hop.

Tickets for the show, which features tunes from Buddy Holly, the Big Bopper and Little Richard, cost £12.50.

The Roses box office can be contacted on 01684 295074.