As the quality of theatre performed at the Totton Festival of Drama goes from strength to strength, more school and amateur drama groups are invited to get involved.

The festival is now not only a ‘stage one’ of the national All England Theatre Festival but has been chosen to be part of The Five Counties Youth Drama Festival.

The one act festival is open to all amateur drama groups and schools from across Hampshire and is being held at the Hanger Farm Arts Centre during the week beginning March 23.

Entry packs are now available. Plays need to be between 20 and 55 minutes in duration, have a minimum of two speaking parts and can be of any genre.

Devised pieces and new writing are also encouraged.

The closing date for entries is January 28.

For more information visit facebook.com/tottondrama or tweet @tottondrama. Alternatively, contact Mike at tottondrama@ntlworld.com or 023 8086 2882.