IN PICTURES: Twinkletoes production at Blackpool Opera House

Around 400 performers from Barbara Jackson’s Theatre Arts Centre are taking part in this week’s Twinkletoes production.

Every two years, the Fleetwood-based school presents a dazzling week of shows, with this year’s running until Saturday.

BJTAC principal Lorraine Hill said: “We’ve got children aged 18 months to 18 years in the show, and what must be thousands of costumes; one of my grandchildren and all her class has seven costume changes!

“There’s something for everyone in the show and it’s really fast-flowing and busy.“There’s a fantastic 42nd Street number to open the show, and pieces from the Trolls and High School

Musical films, Matilda the musical, a massive Little Mix number, and contemporary dance.

“At one point there’s about 250 children in a Beauty And The Beast section, aged from 18 months to seven years - as one group dances, another’s lined up ready to go.

“With so many children taking part, we have no choice but to go to the Opera House, which is a wonderful opportunity for our pupils.

“I don’t teach now, I organise it, but I am so very, very proud of the dancers and all my teachers for the work they’ve put into this amazing show.”

For more information and to book tickets, visit www.wintergardensblackpool.co.uk.