You could follow the Yellow Brick Road to superstardom next week.

Budding actresses will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of Judy Garland as The Lowry in Salford begins its own search for a star.

The winner will take the part of Dorothy in the Christmas musical The Wizard of Oz starring alongside Lorna Luft, Judy Garland's daughter.

Talented wannabes, aged over 16, will need to pass three auditions to be considered for the role. First auditions are at The Lowry on Monday at 10am.

Those attending will be required to sing a song with no backing track and if selected will attend a dance audition the following day.

If chosen at dance auditions, the hopefuls will do script auditions the next day.

Lorna Luft will select Dorothy from the final five, live on BBC North West Tonight on Wednesday, September 3.

Rehearsals for the Wizard of Oz start on November 17.

For more information, email Pele Productions on pele.pro@btconnect.com