Four children this weekend finish an enthralling two months on the stage.

The youngsters from Oxenhope and Cullingworth have been performing in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at the Alhambra Theatre in Bradford.

Barnaby Packham has played the lead role of Jeremy for 20 performances. And Sam Cameron, Emily Williams and Edward Denby have been in the chorus.

They portrayed the story of a flying, floating car that took its owners on an adventure.

The children, of the Sara Packham Theatre School, have been speaking of their experiences. Barnaby, nine, said his most exciting time was taking to the air every night as Chitty rose above the Alhambra stage.

Edward, ten, said the children remained full of energy for the run because they were so excited.

He said: "I can't get to sleep. It's more exhausting for our parents!"

Emily, nine, and ten-year-old Sam enjoyed making new friends among the other children.

The youngsters also got to know the adults playing leading roles, talking to them in the wings during performances.

They said one of the friendliest actors was the man playing the evil child catcher, TV performer Christopher Timothy.

Now the children are hoping to land more parts in professional shows.

Edward recently auditioned for I'll Do Anything, the new BBC talent contest to choose actors for Oliver! in the West End. Barnaby has tried for a ballet dancing role in the West End hit musical Billy Elliot.