YOUNGSTERS will be able to meet a farmer, a dragon and a group of worms at the theatre this autumn.

Tyneside-based Monster Productions will perform Trouble Under Foot, a musical play for children under six and their families, at three venues across the region.

It will be at the Buddle Arts Centre, in Wallsend, from November 20 to 29, Stanley Civic Hall on December 5 and 6, and Newcastle's Live Theatre from January 3 to 5.

The show, which follows the fortunes of Farmer Dibble, combines puppet wizardry and visual effects with live music and audience participation.

For more information, contact the Buddle Arts Centre on 0191-252 3505, Stanley Civic Hall on (01207) 218899 or the Live Theatre on 0191-232 1232