A CORN Exchange in South Oxfordshire will be revealing its backstage secrets when it bares its inner workings to the public at a special Open Day next weekend.

The free event in Wallingford this Saturday celebrates the culmination of a major refurbishment project, which involved installing a new roof and various auditorium improvements.

Throughout the day, volunteers will lead tours around the historic building to give visitors a flavour of all that takes place behind the scenes and front-of-house.

Included in the tours will be visits to dressing rooms, props and costume stores, the extensive workshop - plus a chance to view the range of intricate technical gear and lighting hardware.

Some displays will be interactive, with technical experts on hand to give advice and guidance.

Katie Price, one of the organisers of the event - which will run from10am - 4pm - is hoping it will attract more people to join the ranks of volunteers.

She said: "Our aim is to show members of the public what we do here at the Corn Exchange, what a brilliant place it is for entertainment.

"It's run by a very friendly and hospitable group of people and we hope people will be encouraged to come along and join us."

There will be an opportunity for people to have a 'voice projection' experience on stage in the auditorium, while in the workshop, arty types can use their imaginations to draw or paint scenes onto a stage 'flat'. The finished results will be displayed in the Corn Exchange's public area.

For those who like dressing up, the Sinodun Players' extensive range of costumes are available to try on - with the upstairs Club Room being specially set up for people to take selfies in the outfits.

Aspiring projectionists can find out how a film showing is planned and how an evening's entertainment programme is put together.

Elsewhere, members of the technical team will explain the mysteries of the 'moving light' equipment in the Control Room.

Visitors will also have a series of goodies available from a giant cake stall outside the theatre. The upstairs Curtis Room will also have drinks and snacks available throughout the day.

Children need to be accompanied by adults.