LONDON Road theatre Emporium has joined forces with The Young Actors Group to offer weekly term-time acting classes mentored by Brighton’s own Hollywood star Dakota Blue Richards.

The classes, which are aimed at young actors aged from eight to 16, are run by Ben and Jane Murray-Watson, with regular guest directors, coaches and mentors including Richards who starred in The Golden Compass and Skins.

Anyone interested in joining the course, which costs £172 a term and will culminate in an end of year show, should head to an audition taster between 10am and 1.30pm on Sunday, August 17, or Saturday, August 23. To book a place email info@theyoungactorsgroup.com or call 01273 719226.