A YOUNGSTERS' version of an operatic and dramatic show is to open a Henley this month.Talented members of First Stage, the youth section of Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society will perform their own concert called First Stage on Stage, at 7.

YOUNGSTERS' version of an operatic and dramatic show is to open a Henley this month.

TALENTED members of First Stage, the youth section of Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society will perform their own concert called First Stage on Stage, at 7.30pm on July 13 and 2.30pm on July 14.

The event at Henley Community Centre includes several young stars who took part in the main society's April show Evita at The Regent in Ipswich.

Performers are aged eight to 16, and learn all aspects of theatre work which helps communication skills, teamwork, and develops imagination and personal expression.

Tickets can be booked by telephoning Mary Meredith on 01473 728339 or bought on the door.