A theatre company is staging a Roald Dahl classic at a Chester church to mark the centenary of the birth of one of the best-loved childrens authors.

The B-It Theatre Company presents James and the Giant Peach at St Mark’s Church, Saltney on Thursday, May 12 at 7.30pm, Friday, May 13 at 7.30pm and on Saturday, May 14 at 3pm and 7pm.

The plot centres on a young English orphan boy who enters a magical peach for a bug-filled adventure.

The play is suitable for all ages.

Tickets cost £5-£7 and can be booked via theb-it theatrecompany.com