There were pirates, fairies and a whole variety of film and TV characters singing and dancing on stage at Norwich Playhouse today.

The children, aged from five to 12, were preparing ahead of a performance tonight.

In all around 50 children were brought together to perform a variety of routines and dances which included fairies singing and dancing to Michael Jackson's Thriller, a scene from Mamma Mia! and pirates performing to the Pirates of the Caribean soundtrack.

The children were there as part of a school holiday scheme.

They were taking part in Broadland district council's Tots2Teens programme's musical theatre activities.

As part of the programme they were able to enjoy a two day professionally run theatre workshop that culminated in last night's performance.

The musical theatre course was run for the council by Dramactive.

•For more information on the programme visit www.broadland.gov.uk/t2t or call 01603 430538.

•Have you been marking the summer holidays with a fun activity? Contact reporter Richard Wood on 01603 772423 or email richard.wood@archant.co.uk