THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL

(Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch, Nov 30)

Whitchurch audiences are being taken into the festive season with a delightful show from the slightly odd named theatre company, The Last Baguette, when they present their version of the much-loved story 'The Little Match Girl'.

An Arts Alive event it takes place at The Talbot Theatre, Whitchurch Leisure Centre, at 7pm on Friday November 30 and is suitable for adults and families, all aged five upwards.

London. Christmas Eve.

A little girl struggles fiercely through the snow. In an attempt to stay warm she strikes a match.

The flame blazes into life, illuminating fantastic Christmas visions. We meet talking turkeys, dancing rats, Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and their chattering Christmas tree.

In this touching, madcap and heart-warming Christmas show, the Last Baguette use visual story telling, live music and puppetry to shine a light on Hans Christian Andersen's classic winter tale.

n Tickets at £10 adults, £5 children or £25 for a family are available from the Leisure Centre on 01948 660660, 07506724572 or o-line at www.artsalive.co.uk