Young theatregoers are in for a treat when Little Howard And The Magic Pencil Of Life And Death comes to town.

The family show stars real human Big Howard and animated six-year-old Little Howard (pictured), from the hit BBC1 children’s show.

Little Howard has discovered the pencil that drew him. But on the other end of this magical pencil of life is the eraser of death, and a dark force is at large, determined to rub the cheeky chap out for good. As if that wasn’t enough, Big Howard has had a real-life baby who is getting a little too much attention. Can Little Howard escape his supernatural nemesis? How will he get rid of this pesky new arrival?

Who knows – but there will be danger, drama and lots of laughs on the way. The show features interactive stand-up, 3D animation and lots of songs.

* The show is at the Alhambra Studio on Saturday, June 4 at 3pm. For tickets, ring (01274) 432000.