School-leavers who aspire to be actors or stage managers are invited to apply for 30 places at a new Cheltenham-based theatre company for a gap-year project which will take them on a country-wide tour, performing Shakespeare and other classical works. Auditions will take place in December. Details from Rory O’Sullivan, The Young Globe Company, 2 Tivoli Lawn, Cheltenham GL50 2TG. Telephonefax: 01525 404342.