EXCITEMENT is reaching fever pitch as Hampshire youngsters get a once-in-a-lifetime chance to star on stage at Southampton's own Mayflower theatre.

What's more, they'll be appearing alongside five top names from the West End musicals.

The West End At Home project allows youngsters aged eight to 18 to

audition for a week-long workshop

in August leading up to a gala

performance at the theatre.

It's led by Earl Carpenter, who is currently starring as the phantom

in The Phantom of the Opera.

Youngsters will also get help and advice from Anita Louise Combe, who plays Stephanie Mangano in Saturday Night Fever, Jo Gibb - Truly Scrumptious in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Whistle Down The Wind's Chris Holland, and Jenna Lee James - Scaramoush in We Will Rock You.

The auditions take place at The Mayflower on Sunday, June 18.

The Daily Echo and Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra are offering two scholarship places and four

discretionary assisted places to

talented youngsters.

Just fill out the registration form below and take it along to the auditions. For more information, visit www.westendathome.co.uk.