A THEATRE group is hoping to celebrate its first birthday with a trip to the West End later this year.

Stuart James set up All Sorts Performing Arts in February last year, providing a place for children in Worcester and Malvern aged three to 12 to sing, dance, act and develop their skills or just have fun.

After a successful first year, Mr James is hoping to raise enough funds to take his students to the West End Theatre in London to perform a 10 minute show later this year.

"It's a fantastic opportunity for the kids to experience performing on a stage that big in front of so many people," he said.

"But I need to raise enough money to take them down there, and we are always raising money to buy new equipment which we really need, such as lighting, music books, a video camera and other items."

To get involved with the group and fundraising, visit www.all-s.webs.com or search for All Sorts PA on Facebook.