TWENTY of the region's most talented young actors will be taking to the stage in a new play which brings real Devon memories of world war two dramatically to life.

The production of Blackouts, Bobbies and Bombs was put together by the Devon and Cornwall Police Heritage and Learning Resource and Devon Youth Theatre.

They were helped by a team of young people who collected memories from Devon residents who were around during the war, including a wartime tea party held at Okehampton Police Station last year.

The play follows the lives of two Devon policemen between 1941 and 1943 and is based on the true-life experiences of local people.

It tells the story of police attempts to catch wartime criminals and also examines the effect of rationing, blackouts and bombing on the people of Devon.

The material was developed into a script by director Jon Croose and a cast of young actors and will be staged across Devon next week.

Education Officer and organiser of the project, Mikhal Brandstatter said: 'Do not miss the opportunity to find out what life was really like at this time for people and places you already know.

'The replica police phone box will be making another appearance and many of the props are directly out of our historic collection.'

Blackouts, Bobbies and Bombs will be performed on Saturday, February 20 at 8pm in the Octagon Theatre. Tickets cost £5. To book phone 01392 385214.

The Film Premiere of Blackouts, Bobbies and Bombs: The Journey documentary, which was made by award-winning film-maker and Okehampton College graduate, Misha Vertkin, will take place on Friday, March 19 at 6pm at the New Carlton Cinema in Okehampton.