Hoards of children have been culturally enriched through theatre trips.

A partnership between Disney and the BMAT group of schools has seen pupils from Harlow, Epping and Newham take in a number of Disney stage classics.

The media company offers discounted tickets to schools with limited resources and pupils who are first-time theatre goers, landing BMAT schools with the chance to see West End productions Aladdin and The Lion King for just £12 and £10 per person respectively.

From Epping St John’s School 22 students made the trip to Central London to see Aladdin, followed by 50 pupils from Freshwaters Primary Academy in Harlow.

Crisin Casey, who co-ordinates performing arts from the school group, said: “We are giving our children opportunities they might not otherwise have access to.

"Our children are not limited by any factors, such as finances or where they are from.

"They are getting access to high quality cultural and performing arts experiences."