Young actors head for Edinburgh Fringe
5:00pm Saturday 28th July 2007
By Will Roberts »
A YOUTH theatre group from the region will be appearing in two shows at the Edinburgh Fringe next month.
Following last year's successful performance of Othello, The Turrets - who are based in Teesdale, County Durham - are about to leave for the Scottish capital again.
The group of more than 30 boys and girls have been invited back by the manager of Venue 45 and Venue 260 and will be at the festival for two weeks performing The Pilgrimage by Paul Goetzee and 45 Minutes - a short play devised by five former members of the Turrets.
The Pilgrimage will be performed for one week at Venue 45 from August 6 to 11 at 1.10pm.
The second show, 45 Minutes, will be performed at Venue 260 at 3.10pm on from August 6 to 11 before transferring to Venue 45 perform daily at 1.25pm from August 13 to 18.
Jill Cole, director of The Turrets, said: "Taking part in the Edinburgh Fringe is a fantastic experience for these young people.
"They get the chance to see top quality performances from all over the world, as well as being part of the whole experience and helping to promote their own show. It's something they will remember forever."
A preview of 45 Minutes will be performed at The Witham Hall in Barnard Castle on Tuesday, July 31 at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £3.50 and can be bought on the door or by calling Chris Best 01833-631107.
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