THEATRE Royal Winchester’s youth theatre groups in the city centre and in villages around Hampshire are getting ready to perform on the Theatre Royal stage – and there is still time to join.

Most of the groups are accepting new members until January, at which point they will begin rehearsing for their performance at the theatre. The theme this year is ‘Topsy Turvy’.

Young Theatre Royal sessions give young performers aged 7 to 17 the opportunity to create theatre and perform, whilst also making friends and having fun. For those who are uncertain, free taster sessions are available.

Young Theatre Royal junior and senior groups take place in Bishops Waltham, Denmead, The Wallops, West Meon and Whitchurch as well as in Winchester city centre.

For more information, visit theatreroyalwinchester.co.uk/youth-theatre or phone 01962 840 440.