NEW drama classes are being launched in Skipton.

The drama classes by Expressions Drama are open to children from the ages of 7 to 19 years and will be run by Rachael Delaney.

Ms Delaney believes the classes will help develop confidence, social skills and public speaking which could lead to acting roles in the television and stage industry.

There will be a free trial class on Saturday in Skipton Town Hall, with classes commencing on Saturday, September 29.

Ms Delaney is the owner of Northern Talent, an actor management and talent agency she set up in 2015.

She has helped children and adults land roles in productions with ITV, CBBC, CBeebies, BBC and several theatre appearances.

Ms Delaney, of Bingley, has appeared on the screen herself and has had roles in Emmerdale, Hollyoaks, films, commercials and a major television drama about the Great Train Robbery, largely filmed in Bradford.

The workshop starts with an initial free trial from 9:30am and 12:30pm on Saturday at Skipton Town Hall. To register, visit expressionsdrama.co.uk