NUFFIELD Southampton Theatres are looking for local people to join a new community company to perform on the stage in a brand new production of The Grapes of Wrath next spring.

Residents, aged 16 plus, from across the city are being encouraged to take part in John Steinbeck’s epic The Grapes of Wrath, the story of a migrant family who undertake an epic journey in search of work and a new life.

Directed by Abbey Wright, this new production will be given a contemporary twist and alongside the main characters there will be a live band playing throughout and a 50 strong community ensemble.

The Grapes of Wrath headlines the new season at NST running from March 6 to 25 at NST Campus in Southampton. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book, adapted by Frank Galati is a co-production with Nottingham Playhouse, Royal & Derngate, Northampton and West Yorkshire Playhouse.

For more information about joining the Grapes of Wrath community company, contact tracey.cruickshank@nstheatres.co.uk or call 023 8031 5500 ext. 227.