HOTBUCKLE Theatre will bring its acclaimed touring production of Persuasion to Settle's Victoria Hall next Thursday, April 9.

Based on Jane Austen's classic novel, the play tells the story of Anne Elliot and Fredrick Wentworth, who were once hopelessly in love.

Persuaded by her family that he is not of her standing, she ends their engagement and he leaves for sea. Anne soon realises her mistake and spends the next eight years regretting her decision.

Then he returns. Now a wealthy captain, Wentworth comes to seek a wife. Treating Anne with cold indifference she can only watch as he courts another.

The cast includes Adrian Preater, who formed Hotbuckle in 2006 with his wife, Gemma Aston, and has since written, adapted and directed all of the company's shows.

Curtains rise at 8pm and tickets are available from settlevictoriahall,org.uk or call 01729 825718.