SOUTHAMPTON’S Soul Cellar was refurbished earlier this year to form what is now Southampton’s only cabaret/fringe theatre.

The Stage Door features its own bar and restaurant, as well as an intimate theatre which seats an audience of 100.

The theatre’s stage is now regularly home to famous musicals, burlesque and comedy nights, live music, and West End/Broadway sensations like Kerry Ellis (Elphaba in Wicked, Meat in We Will Rock You, among others) who will return to the stage to host an evening with Velma Celli on Saturday night.

Now, The Stage Door Youth Theatre (SDYT) has opened its doors to five to 21-year-olds with a desire to perform. Brought to you by local theatre organisation Stage Lead, Members of the Youth Theatre will attend weekly sessions in singing, dance and drama in the venue’s theatre.

They’ll also have the chance to attend holiday workshops and masterclasses, and to perform alongside The Stage Door’s resident Theatre company, Music Theatre South.

To arrange a free trial session, call 07910515552 or email youththeatre@thestagedoor.org.uk.