A JUNIOR school did away with the traditional nativity play to stage Harry Trotter and the Philosopher's Phone - their own particular version of a certain best-selling novel.

The play, written by a teacher at Great Lumley Junior School and a parent, was performed by about 50 pupils.

Children of all ages, from the school's after-school drama club, music club and dance group, all took part in the play, which centred on the main characters Harry, Sally and Barry, in a spoof of J K Rowling's best seller.