SALISBURY Playhouse has been selected to take part in the national fundraising initiative The Big Give Christmas Challenge.

The Playhouse is aiming to raise £20,000 in online donation to go towards its 40th anniversary campaign.

And the Big Give Christmas Challenge, which runs from December 5 to 18, will see the theatre compete for donations to be matched.

To be in with the best chance of having donations matched, supporters can donate online at 10am on December 5, 6 and 7.

Donations can be made at thebiggive.org.uk and there will be facilities available to donate online at the Playhouse on the above dates.