BURNLEY Youth Theatre has reported a higher than ever response to its new autumn programme of workshops, but there are still a few places left for the current term.

Young people aged from five to 25 are invited to grab the last few slots on workshops that help different age groups to explore performance skills, techniques and styles through games, improvisation and interaction with professional drama leaders.

Artistic Director Jacky Riddell said: "More and more young people from throughout East Lancashire are using the performance arts to gain new skills, make friends and in some cases make sense of the world around them.

"We have filled some sessions, but there are just a few places left - including some at our workshops at the New Road Community Centre in Earby, and Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre."

She added: "Building work on our new theatre in Burnley starts in November. Demand for our activities is growing."

For details of the Burnley Youth Theatre workshops ring 01282 427767.