STUDENTS are helping a drama teacher fulfil his dream of producing a show he has wanted to work on for years.

Paul Telfer, head of drama at Yarm School, has spent the past few years dreaming of being able to stage the musical Cabaret.

However, he has never been able to because the school was exclusively for boys. During the past couple of years, however, the school has admitted girls and Mr Telfer is now able to produce the show.

The costumes to be used in the performance have been designed by former pupil Ellie Slade, 19, who is on a gap year.

The performance will take place at the school tonight, tomorrow and Friday, at 7.30pm. Tickets, costing £3 for adults and £1 for under-16s, are available by contacting the school on (01642) 786023