CHILDREN throughout the region can see their heroes live on stage when a Pokemon show comes to the North-East.

A multi-million dollar Broadway-style stage is coming to Newcastle as part of a UK tour.

The multi-media adventure, based on the Japanese video game, is aimed at primary schoolchildren.

The 90-minute musical tells the story of Ash - Pokemon master-in-training - who teams up with Pikachu and fellow trainers Misty and Brock to thwart the sinister schemes of Giovanni and Team Rocket, who are planning to take over the world.

The show will be at Newcastle's Telewest Arena on Sunday, May 12, at 2pm and 5.30pm.

To book tickets, which cost £16, £12.50 or £9.50, call 0870 7078000, or the 24-hour ticket hotline on 0870 7355000