MANCHESTER'S Royal Exchange Theatre launches its new season with the classic Arthur Miller play The Crucible from September 10 to October 24 at 7.30pm.

Director Caroline Steinbeis said: "The Crucible was the first play I ever performed in a school, aged 12. What a huge challenge and what a pleasure to be making this production for the Royal Exchange."

* The run also includes matinees and anyone interested in booking tickets should call 0161 833 9833 or you can book online at royalexchange.co.uk.