TWO actors with local connections hope to help a Halifax drama company stage a winning show.

Julie Johnston, who is from Elland, and Yvonne Kniveton, of Fixby, are part of a five strong Halifax Thespian’s cast for a new production of David Storey’s play, Home.

The play premieres in the bar studio at the society’s base in Halifax Playhouse next weekend with performances on May 15 and 16. From there, the company take the show out on the road hoping to pick up applause and prizes as they go.

First comes Wakefield Drama Festival where the cast will compete on May 27 with a second festival entry in Skegness in June.

Derek Smith directs and for tickets for the Halifax performances call the Playhouse box office on 01422 349924.