KIDS TV megastar Justin Fletcher will be tumbling into Poole’s Lighthouse to help host free workshops for children.

Justin, best known for playing CBeebies favourite Mr Tumble, will be on hand as a special guest and patron of Stagewise to welcome new pupils to the school.

The performing arts school is holding workshops for youngsters aged four to 14 on Saturday January 14.

Principal of Stagewise Ally Cox launched the school in 2000. She first met Justin when they toured the country in BBC’s Playdays.

She said: “Choosing where to send your child for performing arts training can be a difficult decision, that's why we give you a whole month of workshops free so that they can explore and experience some of the amazing opportunities on offer.

“Justin has always been extremely supportive of all that we do here, and despite his hectic schedule he always finds time to visit Stagewise and work with our students. We’re thrilled that he will be joining us at our open day.”

Children taking part in the open day will have the opportunity to experience three more free workshops with Stagewise.

Those aged four to six will be welcomed into Sparkle and Shine – a fun-packed 90 minutes of drama, games, poems, singing and movement to encourage and develop imagination and play, while children between the ages of seven and 14 can attend three-hour Stagewise experience workshops to develop the essential skills of acting, singing and dance required for performing arts.

Justin Fletcher’s TV credits include CITV’s Fun Song Factory and CBeebies Tikkabilla, Spring Watch, Gigglebiz, Justin’s House and the award-winning Something Special. As a voiceover artists he has created some of the best-loved characters on children’s television, including Jake and Doodles in The Tweenies, Growling Tiger/Sleeping Bear in Boo!, Miguel in Finley the Fire Engine, Jim Jam and Slim the Giraffe in Jim Jam, Sonny and Chubba in BB3B and evenShaun the Sheep in the movie of the same name. He was awarded the MBE in the Queen’s 2008 Birthday Honours for Services to Children’s Broadcasting and his charity work. He also received a BAFTA for Best Presenter in 2008, 2010 and 2012. Justin has just finished playing the role of Mr Perks in The Railway Children at King’s Cross Theatre.

For more information on Stagewise, their open day and the performing arts workshops offered, please visit stagewise.co or email info@stagewise.co