WANNABE stars will be put through their paces at a talent competition coming to the Thameside Theatre for its third year.

Thameside Young Producers said they were running auditions again due to the “outstanding success” of the last two competitions.

West End star Michelle Pentecost, who has appeared in Evita and Wicked, is among the judges this year.

All of the young producers are seasoned performers themselves, having taken part in many competitions and West End shows Last year’s winners Reverb have spent the last year performing at a number of events, including Essex Pride.

The Mayor of Thurrock has provided the prize for the 2015 winner – the opportunity to perform at the Thurrock Civic Dinner.

Auditions are being held at the Thameside Theatre, in Grays, on Saturday, October 24, between 9am and midday.