FOUR young actors have started their stage careers at the top - with the Royal Shakespeare Company.

Victoria Frazier, aged six) from Harvington, seven year-old Daniel Hayward from Stratford, little Alice Roberts, five, from Upper Brailles, and seven year-old George Underwood, from lower Brailles, have been chosen for The Duchess of Malfi which is due to open on February 6.

The four were selected to play the titular Duchess's two children following a workshop audition earlier this year.

They will be split in to boy and girl teams for alternate performances.

Playing the Duchess will be Aisling O'Sulivan, known for her TV roles in Cracker, The Wyvern Mysteries and The Butcher Boy, among others.

The show opens in the main theatre on February 6 and is due to run until March 3.

Booking: 01789 403403.