TYNEDALE’S hills were alive with the Sound of Music , as stars from the show headed to Matfen Hall Hotel for a well-earned break.

For Danielle Hope and Steven Houghton the visit marked the end of a two-week run at Newcastle’s Theatre Royal, where they have been wowing audiences with their portrayals of Maria and Captain von Trapp, in the musical.

The pair took a break from performing to enjoy a few of their favourite things, including spa treatments, before continuing on their UK tour, which began in January.