A musical has been hailed as "the next Billy Elliot" after two sold-out performances.
Salt the Musical, which tells the story of Sir Titus Salt, was performed in concert form at Victoria Hall in Saltaire on October 17, just weeks before the 150th anniversary of his death in December 1876.
Sold-out shows bring Sir Titus Salt's story to life
Written and composed by Saltaire resident Maria Mullin, founder of The Great Yorkshire Chorus, the show follows Salt’s rise from a Bradford wool sorter in the 1820s to the founder of Saltaire, now a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Salt the Musical (Image: Maria Mullin)
Ms Mullin said, "I am thrilled with the success of our sell-out performances which took place in the heart of Saltaire on Saturday. There could not be a more fitting place to bring the story of Titus Salt to life on stage.
"We were delighted to welcome such amazing audiences to hear this brand new Yorkshire stage musical right in the place itself which this truly extraordinary story is about."
Maria Mullin (Image: Maria Mullin)
The production was directed by Anita Adams and presented by Show Ready, featuring a cast of 25 and 26 musical numbers.
Organisers said the response from audiences had been overwhelmingly positive and believe the show has the potential to be developed into a full-scale theatrical production.
In a statement, the production team said: "Following our Salt the Musical concert shows on Saturday, we have received so much incredible feedback from our audiences.
"It feels like the show now has real momentum to move forward from here and work towards a fully staged production.
Salt the Musical (Image: Maria Mullin)
"Lots of you have been telling us already that you can't wait to see it again."
'Profoundly special experience'
Artistic director Anita Adams said performing the show at Victoria Hall, in the heart of Saltaire, was deeply meaningful.
Ms Adams said: "Surrounded by the glorious fabric of Saltaire's Victoria Hall, to two sell-out crowds, the story of Sir Titus Salt rang out on Saturday.
"This was a profoundly special experience for us and we felt honoured and grateful to be custodians of the story.
She added, "All felt like they were reminded of the building of a community and a strengthening human connection.
Salt the Musical (Image: Maria Mullin)
"Let us remember that Bradford was City of Culture for a reason.
"Its heritage is special in many ways and community and connection are still alive and well in the arts.
Speaking on the shows success she said, "We believe this story has a wider audience and if the audiences of Saturday are anything to go by, they would agree."
'This should be the next Billy Elliot'
Audience members were quick to praise the show, with many calling for it to reach even bigger stages.
Salt the Musical (Image: Maria Mullin)
Joanne Edwards Moss said: "An amazing performance.
"Loved it. Well done to everyone involved. This should be the next Billy Elliot. It's such a wonderful story.
"I'd love to see this being performed in the West End and beyond.
"David Hockney took Yorkshire art to the world, and this Yorkshire story could go just as far."
Richard Edwards said, "Can definitely see it being a story that can get people interested outside of Yorkshire.
"Time to take the Titus Salt story to the rest of the UK."
The creative team behind the musical said they are already planning the next stage of its development.