BURNLEY Youth Theatre presents a new adaptation of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales on April 7 and 8.

The play, adapted by Burnley Youth Theatre participant Anna Marsland, 19, and drama leader Philip Hindle, will be performed at the theatre at 7.30pm.

The production relates the stories of a band of colourful characters who embark upon their pilgrimage to the shrine of Thomas Becket.

Each character is invited to tell their story providing a humorous and poignant journey all the way from Southwark to Canterbury.

Canterbury Tales is at Burnley Youth Theatre on Friday, April 7 and Saturday, April 8. For ticket details, call Burnley Youth Theatre on 01282 427767.