Those who enjoyed Shackleton, Channel Four's most expensive drama ever, will not want to miss out on South London Theatre's next show.

Terra Nova is the story of Captain Scott's attempt to set sail for Antarctica in the ship of the same name in order to reach the South Pole. In the true spirit of British endeavor, five men battle the elements and inner demons to be the first to the pole before Norwegian Amundsen.

The play explores the people behind the legend from their conquest of the pole in January 1912 to their deaths on the Antarctic ice floes just a few miles from the base camp. It was Captain Lawrence Oates who immortalized the now-famous line, "I'm just going outside. I may be some time".

Terra Nova, first performed in 1980, now takes advantage of modern technology such as computer-generated slides and graphics. Original photographs from the expedition add to the sense of scale and authenticity.

The South London Theatre, which has been going since 1967, is a large non-professional company based in West Norwood. It operates as a members' club so is always keen to attract new faces along.

Membership is £25 a year or £12 with concessions for those who want to perform. There are no fees involved with any production. Anyone who just wants to watch the performances can pay a one-off fee of £7.

Members receive a monthly magazine with discounts on tickets, details of forthcoming productions and auditions as well as the latest club news.

Anyone interested can call in any Wednesday night between 8pm and 10pm for a free drink, a tour of the theatre and a chat with membership director Jess Osorio.

For further information on South London Theatre or Terra Nova, call 020 8670 3474 or visit the website at www.southlondontheatre.co.uk.