Sick children were given a treat at the Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham, when they attended a performance of Beauty and the Beast and met the cast of the show.

WellChild, the national charity for sick children, which is based in Cheltenham, organised the visit with the Everyman to brighten the lives of seriously ill children from Cheltenham and the South West.

The theatre kindly donated tickets for children and their families for the matinee performance on Thursday 9 July. And after the performance the excited children got to meet the cast – still wearing full costume and make-up.

Mrs Brenda Hulbert, a Team Leader at the school said, “It’s absolutely fantastic for the children being here today. These kinds of experiences are few and far between for these children and they have had a fantastic time today. They have been so excited about coming here!”