MADAGASCAR has gone Live and will be embarking on its first arena tour this year.

The BIC will be the first venue to host an event which sees the hit film transformed into an action packed stage show.

The story follows four friends, Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Melman the giraffe and Gloria the hippo as they escape from teir homes in Central Park zoo and end up in Madagascar.

The best loved characters, including the plotting penguines and King Julien, will be there to join in the fun, along with new madcap friends.

The Bournemouth dates are from January 10 to 13.