They say never work with children and animals! Well the producers of a show in Clacton have their work cut with their adaptation of Annie.

Top dog - Bailey meets Annie cast members Harriet Hartley, 10, Megan Wenn, 8, Alice Parker, 8, Rebecca Hyde, 8, Sophie Hartley, 8, and Danielle Hartley, 12. Picture: ADRIAN RUSHTON

Youngsters from the Princes Theatre Youth Company are busy rehearsing for the show in the first week of June and they now know who will play the part of Sandy.

Four-year-old Bailey a bichon frise cross was selected at auditions on Sunday.

Director Melissa Wenn said that Bailey will join rehersals for the final month.

"I think she will do really well and fit in with the rest of the cast," she added

Published Tuesday, April 15, 2003

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