Children in Alderholt will be able to enjoy a production of The Princess and the Pea on 20 November, courtesy of Artsreach.

Set in the Museum of Forgotten Things, three musical curators tell the tale of the museum’s artefacts, including the mystery of a little green pea and how it got there. Meet a demanding queen, an array of wannabe princesses, an unknown girl who is blown into the palace by a gust of wind, and an indecisive prince under pressure to find his real princess. Will he ever find a real princess or his happy ever after?

In this new and updated adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular story, Mike Kenny and the tutti frutti team create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale packed with humour and memorable songs, including a romp through every type of princess you can imagine, and with hilarious costumes to match.

Artsreach co-director Kerry Bartlett said: “Audiences in Dorset have enjoyed some outstanding productions from tutti frutti over the years, including ‘The Boy Who Cried Wolf’, ‘Underneath a Magical Moon’, and ‘The Hare and the Tortoise’ – we can’t wait to see their adaption of another classic children’s story!”

Artsreach is supported this season by Dorset Council, Arts Council England and Blanchards Bailey solicitors. Catch The Princess and the Pea at 3pm in Alderholt Village Hall (07436 000097) on Saturday 20 November. Further information and tickets are also available online at www.artsreach.co.uk