ILMINSTER Youth Theatre cast members are busy rehearsing for their latest production, The Little Mermaid.

The production has been adapted from Hans Christian Andersen’ s story by Lucy Driver.

This colourful production, directed by the youth theatre founder Malcolm Young, involves all manner of sea creatures and monsters and a host of little mermaids.

Including surprise appearances by a number of local youth groups on film, almost 100 children aged between five and 14 are taking part.

The Little Mermaid will be presented at the Warehouse Theatre in Ilminster from Thursday, March 26 to Saturday, March 28, at 6.30pm with a matinee on the Saturda y at 2.30pm. Tickets are £4.50 and are available from Lanes Garden Shop, Silver Street, Ilminster or by telephoning 07943-779880.