Once upon a time a collection of children's favourites made a journey from the screen to the Norwich Theatre Royal stage.

Eastern Daily Press: Milkshake Live at Norwich Theatre Royal. Photo: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal.Milkshake Live at Norwich Theatre Royal. Photo: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal. (Image: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal)

Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Bob the Builder and Shimmer and Shine are just some of the collective of characters who helped bring to life Milkshake! Live, The Magic Story Book.

Eastern Daily Press: Milkshake Live at Norwich Theatre Royal. Photo: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal.Milkshake Live at Norwich Theatre Royal. Photo: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal. (Image: supplied by Norwich Theatre Royal)

Joined by a host of presenters from the Channel 5 show, the big-suited figures put together a show which comprised parts of a series of much-loved fairy tales.

It made for a fun-filled family-friendly riot of colour, noise and dance in which proved a big hit with the wide-eyed youngsters in the audience.

They were also given the chance to dance around and sing during this high-energy adventure which made sure it a happy ever after for theatre-goers young and old.

Peter Walsh