Dereham Theatre Company's Youth Group (DOSYTco) will take to the stage and follow the yellow brick road to The Emerald City for their annual musical - The Wizard of Oz.

Eastern Daily Press: Wizard of Oz rehearsals for Dereham Operatic Society Youth Theatre company. Picture: Helen BaileyWizard of Oz rehearsals for Dereham Operatic Society Youth Theatre company. Picture: Helen Bailey (Image: Helen Bailey)

Led by the production team of Anna Lawrence, David Blake, Adam Wright and Jodie Quirke, the group comprising children between the ages of 8 to 18, will recreate this wonderful show which includes memorable songs such as Somewhere over the Rainbow and Ding Dong the Witch is Dead.

Eastern Daily Press: Wizard of Oz rehearsals for Dereham Operatic Society Youth Theatre company. Picture: Helen BaileyWizard of Oz rehearsals for Dereham Operatic Society Youth Theatre company. Picture: Helen Bailey (Image: Helen Bailey)

The group has been meeting twice a week for fun and energetic rehearsals.

Wizard of Oz is being performed from Wednesday, April 5 until Saturday, April 8 at Dereham Memorial Hall, nightly at 7.30pm as well as a 2.30pm matinee on the Saturday.

Tickets are now on sale, costing £14 or £12 for under 18s, and can be bought online at www.dosoc.co.uk or via the Box Office at the Little Gallery, 62 Norwich Street, Dereham, telephone 01362 690969.