IT WAS a Jurassic lark for youngsters who came face to face with the stars of a new show which is coming to the Theatre Royal.

Jurassic Adventures is abrand new production set in a theme park on a magical island where anything can happen.

The dinosaurs will be roaring into action on Sunday, March 1 – but before the curtain goes up one of the stars of the show George the T-rex made a special stop at Parish Church Primary School.

George turned up at assembly time to give the kids an exciting preview of what to expect from the show.

Using theatrical art technologies including a climate system that stimulates artificial environments and special lighting the audience is transported to the park and is also encouraged to take part in the adventure.

The shows sees battles between T-rexes and the birth of a baby dinosaur on stage.

Jurassic Adventures is on Sunday, March 1, at 10.30am.

Family tickets (two adult and two children) are £50. An adult ticket is £15 and a child ticket £13.

Book at the theatre box office on Corporation Street. Alternatively call 01744 756000 or visit sthelenstheatreroyal.com