People are being offered the chance to go behind the scenes where the late Sir John Hurt and Lesley Garrett performed in Holt.

Eastern Daily Press: Lesley Garrett also performed at the theatre. Picture: Simon Fowler, DeccaLesley Garrett also performed at the theatre. Picture: Simon Fowler, Decca (Image: Archant)

The Auden Theatre at Gresham's School is hosting an invitation day on Saturday, September 23, and entrance is free.

Members of the public will be able to discover what goes on backstage, vist the dressing rooms, meet some of the theatre team and learn just what it takes to put on a great show.

The foyer will be open from 11am and theatre tours start at 11.30am and 2pm.

The theatre, which is named after Old Greshamian, WH Auden, hosts a diverse range of events and performances from rock concerts to pantomime and is open all year round. It is also one of the main venues for the Holt Festival held every July and hosts the annual Norfolk Festival of Nature.

Email wmetcalfe@greshams.com with a preferred tour time or call 01263 713444.

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