SIXTY-five children aged seven to nine from Turton and Edgworth Primary School will perform The Wizard of Oz on stage at The Barlow, Bolton Road, Edgworth.

Performances are on Thursday at 2pm, and Monday and Tuesday, April 7 and 8, at 6.30pm, with tickets costing £2 each. Teacher Katie O’Donnell, said: “The children are all very excited and have been practising really hard ready for their big debut. The performances are a fantastic opportunity for them to appear on a real stage with costumes, lights, and microphones.

“Tickets are selling fast and everyone is looking forward to what will be an amazing show.”

Tickets are available from Angela Enright at the school on 01204 852932.