NODDY and his friends appear in an exciting new show suitable for two to six-year-olds at the Palace Theatre, Manchester, this month.

It is Tessie Bear's birthday and Noddy has a gift for her -- a song he has made up.

Wobbly Man suggests a cake and Martha Monkey some flowers.

However, naughty goblins Sly and Gobbo suggest jewellery but watch out it's a trick!

Big Ears has a gift -- a magic seed that will grow into a friendship tree with musical branches and leaves of gold. Noddy offers to look after the seed but is tricked again by the goblins who want to grow the tree, pick the gold leaves and become very rich.

The show has songs and audience participation.

Performance times: Friday, August29 at 4.30pm; Saturday August 30 at10.30am, 1.30am, 4.30pm and Sunday, August 31 at 1.30pm. The Box Office number is 0870 401 3000 (subject to booking fee).