EMMERDALE actor Matthew Booth will star in a play at Skipton's Mart Theatre on Saturday.

He will take the lead role in Rich Seam Theatre's Royal Flush.

Written by Nick Lane, it is a play of two parts - the first is set in 1882 when, after years of inspiration, innovation and occasional idiocy, Thomas Crapper is given the commission to provide toilets for Queen Victoria.

The second part jumps forward 130 years to an old people’s home where toilet cleaner Joe has the job of a lifetime as he gets the lavs ready for a Diamond Jubilee royal visit.

Curtains rise at 7.30pm and tickets cost £10 for adults and £8 for concessions. They are available from themarttheatre.org.uk or call 01756 709666.