THE Bolton Children's Workshop is staging a charity talent showcase to raise cash for disadvantaged children.

Two hundred Bolton youngsters are taking part in the event at the Globe Theatre, at Blackpool Pleasure Beach on Saturday (5).

All money raised will go towards sending disabled and terminally ill children to Lapland to see Father Christmas in December.

The concert will feature a host of classic tunes from musicals like Oliver, Cats, and Annie.

William Bradley, aged eight, and Joshua Ledwidge, aged nine, from Bromley Cross, Bolton will be performing as Oliver and The Artful Dodger respectively.

A professional make-up artist has also been hired to get the young thespians ready for the stage.

Tickets are available from the Bolton Town Hall box office on 334400.