THE company behind a ground-breaking play dealing with the social tensions in the aftermath of the Burnley's race riots is looking for a venue in the town to host it.

Director Max Stafford-Smith based new production Mixed Up North on conversations he had about cultural integration in Burnley over the past two years.

And the end results, backed by his company Out Of Joint, will take centre stage at the Octagon Theatre in Bolton for an extended run from September 10 to 26.

But the company has set its heart on performing the piece in Burnley as well.

While Out Of Joint has lined up a series of activities locally from October 19, the showcase event five days later, at Burnley Youth Theatre, has hit an obstacle, leaving producers facing a search for a new home.

Deputy producer Chantelle Staynings said: “We were going to perform the play at the youth theatre but sadly they had to cancel the performance recently because it clashed with preparations for an event they are running soon after.”

She said the play had been designed to tour with minimal set and lighting, and could be performed in a school, community centre, club or even a church.

The play, starring Nelson-born actor Muzz Khan, focuses on a Burnley youth group, putting on a show about mixed relationships, with an underlying mission to bring harmony to the town.

But as props go missing, speakers broken and a cast member walks out, the themes of hardship, self-esteem and violence come to the fore.

A question and answer session with the audience follows.

Chantelle said: “We’re very keen to perform it in Burnley.

"We’ve raised funds to tour it in schools and community spaces in the area during the week of October 19.”

If you can assist with a venue email Chantelle on chantelle@outofjoint.co.uk