A theatre company is hoping that children who come along to their latest production will be inspired to put pen to paper.

Suddenly – a Really Big Pants production at the Cockpit Theatre in Marylebone – promises to be a rip-roaring show that twists traditional tales.

Children attending are encouraged to write a short story inspired by the show, with the winners set to have their work published in the May edition of the Ham & High education supplement.

The show takes place on Saturday, April 29, at 2pm, with tickets priced at £7 or £24 for a family of four.

Stories, which should be no longer than 250 words, should be sent to childrenstheatre@reallybigpants.co.uk with ‘Ham and High competition’ in the subject by Monday, May 8.