Marcus Pfister's best-selling children's book will be brought to life by Blunderbus Theatre Company next month.

It's the story of The Rainbow Fish with her beautiful coloured scales who lives in the deep blue sea. One day a little blue fish follows her calling: "Rainbow Fish, can I have one of your shiny scales? They are so wonderful and you have so many." But the rainbow Fish wouldn't give away a single one and swims off, proud and silent.

After that no one will talk to her because she is selfish. So feeling sorry for herself because she doesn't know why all the other fish are ignoring her when she's the most beautiful fish in the whole ocean she sets off in search of the wise octopus who tells her how to get her friends back.

This enchanting tale about friendship and sharing is told using colourful puppets and live music. It is aimed at children aged from four to seven.

The Rainbow Fish is on April 4 at Arlington Arts Centre, Newbury, at 11.30am and 2.30pm. Tickets can be reserved by calling the box office on 01635 244246.