A CAST of over 100 young people from the St Albans district and beyond will be appearing in Oliver at the Alban Arena from next Thursday, January 31, until Saturday, February 2.

They are taking part in the Rare Productions version of Oliver written by Lionel Bart and upon the novel Oliver Twist by Dickens.

The enduring musical contains well-known songs such as Food Glorious Food and Consider Yourself.

Performances are at 7.30pm on the three evenings with a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm. Tickets can be obtained from the Arena box office on 01727 844488 or online at www.alban-arena.co.uk