Young performers at Haycliffe School and Sports College are bringing one of the world's best-loved musicals to the stage this week.

The youngsters' festive show is Oliver!, Lionel Bart's musical adapted from the Charles Dickens story about a young boy picking pockets on the streets of Victorian London and featuring such popular numbers such as Food Glorious Food, Where Is Love and You've Got To Pick A Pocket Or Two.

Oliver! ends today. For tickets ring (01274) 576123.