OPEN auditions are being held on Wednesday for anyone who is interested in musical theatre.

The auditions are being held by Dorchester Youth Theatre, which has just enjoyed a successful Combined Arts Week in which youngsters put on a production after a week of rehearsals.

The week culminated in two full length productions staged at The Thomas Hardye School theatre.

Anyone aged between eight and 18 who is interested in musical theatre can attend the audition.

Preparations are taking place to start work on a new musical production in the early spring of 2019.

The MT@DYT (Musical Theatre at DYT) sessions are run by Jo Simons, artistic director of Dorchester Youth Theatre and Alastair Dean, musical director of Dean’s Academy, both professional actors and performers.

n Open Auditions, Musical Theatre at Dorchester Youth Theatre (MT@DYT), 4.30pm to 5.30 pm, Wednesday, September 12 at Manor Park School (main hall), Mellstock Avenue, Dorchester.

For more details contact 0742 3055585 or email dorchyouththeatre@talktalk.net