BRIAN Hadley has been inspiring gifted young actors for nearly four decades. As head of drama and performing arts at Edensor Technology College, formerly Edensor High School, he's been responsible for many outstanding productions. This year's, Brian's 38th, will be slightly different.

Peter Pan the Musical, designed and directed by Brian, will involve children from three of the college's feeder schools – Belgrave CE Primary, Alexandra Junior and Glebe Primary.

Altogether there will be no fewer than 100 boys and girls on stage for this tuneful retelling of the evergreen tale of the boy who never grew old.

Produced by Belgrave's deputy head, John Collier, the show has Michelle Moss as choreographer and Jane Harrop as musical director.

Rehearsal began in January, and have included workshops at the Stoke-on-Trent Rep, where Brian has directed so many memorable plays.

Peter Pan is at Edensor Technology College from March 24 to 26 at 7pm. Tel 01782 233933.

Meanwhile, The Rep's production of The Elephant Man continues tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel 01782 209784.

Hello Dolly is being presented by the Crewe Amateur Musical Society tonight at 7.30pm and tomorrow at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tel 01270 537333. Next week, Longsdon Amateur Dramatic Society are presenting Alan Ayckbourn's Time Of My Life in the Memorial Hall from March 24 to 27 at 7.30pm. Tel 01538 373212. And Nantwich Players Youth Theatre are staging Our Day Out from March 24 to 27 at 7.45pm. Tel 01270 624556