Ref. 29360-56Dorcan Performing Arts Group will be on stage soon with a production of pure genie-ous.

The pantomime Aladdin runs from March 10 to 12 at Dorcan Technical College, in St Paul's Drive, Swindon.

The group is made up of youngsters, many of who are students at the college.

They are involved in all aspects of the production from singing and dancing on stage to organising the lighting.

Rehearsals have been going on for a number of weeks and there will be a final, four-hour dress rehearsal on Tuesday.

Nigel Sharp, the chairman of the group, said: "I'm really looking forward to the production.

"A lot of hard work has gone into it and there are some talented individuals involved."

Parents have been helping to make costumes and scenery.

The Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire, Sir Maurice Johnston, will be attending the opening night, as will Swindon Mayor Derek Benfield.

In October last year the group put on a production of Oliver! which was a sell-out.

Performances of Aladdin start at 7.30pm each night.

Tickets cost £3 for adults, £2 for concessions and £8 for a family of four.

To book call 01793 644178 or 01793 339344.