THE Palace Youth Theatre is presenting a true timeless classic, adapted from the stories by Rudyard Kipling - one of the most thrilling and vivid fantasies ever written – The Jungle Book.

Young talent bring this charming collection of short stories to life on stage to captivate everyone for its entirety.

Let them transport you to a different time and the custom way of life that is human and familiar rather than foreign.

The man-cub Mowgli finds himself lost in the jungle, only to be rescued from the clutches of the fearsome tiger – Shere Khan, by Baloo the bear and Bagheera the Black Panther.

Brought up with a family of wolf-cubs, the time eventually comes for Mowgli to return to the world of Man.

However, Mowgli is not finished with the jungle, for one day he returns to settle the score with Shere Khan.

They will lift your imagination to new highs, complemented greatly by the fabulous unique costumes and the performers’ enthusiasm.

A theatre spokesman said :"If you value the book then you’ll adore it on stage."

The show runs from Thursday, July 16 to Saturday, July 18 at 7.30pm and a Saturday matinee at 2.30pm.

Tickets are available in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced £12 (£10 discount and £35 family ticket) inclusive of booking fee 75p per ticket up to a maximum £3.

To book online or for more information, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk