More than 100 youngsters have joined forces for this summer’s community production at The Orchard Theatre.

Youngsters aged nine to 19 have been working with a professional team to learn and rehearse Bugsy Malone in just two weeks, with performances starting today (Thursday).

Set in 1929 New York, Bugsy Malone is the tale of an ex-boxer of the same name who teams up with Fat Sam Stacetto in his feud against Dandy Dan’s hoodlums.

Featuring all-out gang warfare with more than a few musical numbers, the show plays here in Dartford until Saturday.

Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow, both at 7.30pm, and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday.

Prices range from £16 to £19 for adults, £10 for under-18s, and a family of four can go for £50.

Book at orchardtheatre.co.uk or by calling 01322 220000.