A CLASSIC nursery rhyme has inspired a stage show that arrives in Derby for the school holidays.

There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly was first written as a song in 1953 and proved to be a chart-topping hit for singer, actor and all-round entertainer, Burl Ives before being adapted into a best-selling book by Pam Adams a few years later.

This version found in schools, nurseries and homes across the world, is soon to be celebrating its 40th anniversary and, to mark the occasion, popular children's author, Steven Lee (How The Koala Learnt To Hug, The Witch's Bogey) has turned this tale into a musical stage show.

With games, colourful animal characters and plenty of fun it's recommended for ages four and up.

Catch it at the Guildhall Theatre on Monday at 2.30pm. Tickets are £10. Call 01332 255800.