To 'Tread the boards' of the London Palladium will be an unforgettable experience for nearly 20 youngsters.

The girls and boys, aged six to 18, have been invited to perform in a dance and music extravaganza, Simply the Best, hosted by TV personality Mark Curry, on March 18.

The pupils of the Bernadine Soul School of Dance in Didcot are performing two routines, Copacabana, inspired by the Barry Manilow song, and a modern piece, Men in Black.

Although this will be the students' debut at the Palladium, they are no strangers to the West End, having appeared on four occasions at Her Majesty's Theatre.