Truro Hall for Cornwall is among the venues taking part in a scheme offering theatre to young people for free over the next two years.

The Arts Council England scheme is awarding £50,000 to encourage youngsters under 26 to visit performing arts venues across the country, and the Venue Cornwall group, of which the Hall for Cornwall is part, is involved.

They will offer a certain number of free tickets every Wednesday evening.

Other spots taking part are the 62 village halls that are part of Carn to Cove, Penzance Acorn Theatre, Sterts Theatre in Upton Cross, the Keay Theatre in St Austell and the Helford Theatre at Truro College, Hall for Cornwall will offer a certain number of free tickets to all Under 26s every Wednesday evening.