FORGET about Britain's Got Talent's grand final - Redditch is where the real talent is.

The Palace Theatre is hosting its own very special talent show featuring a number of hand-picked acts - from talented magicians and singers to skippers - and there's not a buzzer in sight.

Redditch has Talent is a show for young people to enjoy themselves, share their talents and experience what live theatre is really like.

Hosted by Dave Wilkins, MBE, the event also features entertainment from the theatre's own young talent the Palace Youth Theatre, and Ipsely RSA Academy.

Awards will be presented on the night to winners by a very special guest, currently under wraps.

A spokesman from the theatre, said: "We’ve an array of talent from amazing singers gifted with powerful voices, dynamic chemistry and have feeling, to a brilliant dancer, a group of energetic skippers, a musical theatre trio, a mindboggling magician, and a hilarious skit duo.

"This is a variety show after all - a show definitely not to be missed."

The show is on Thursday, June 25 starting at 7pm.

Tickets are available in person or at the box office on 01527 65203 priced £5.75 (inclusive of booking fee 75p per ticket up to a maximum £3).

For more information or to book tickets, visit redditchpalacetheatre.co.uk.