THE 21st Disney On Ice show and the first to have its world premiere in Britain kicks off at Birmingham NIA next week.

The classic children's event has been wowing audiences, kids and adults alike, all over the world and has gained a huge following.

Disney On Ice Jungle Adventures, produced by Feld Entertainment, features world figure-skating champions in the form of characters from Disney favourites The Jungle Book, Tarzan and The Lion King.

The story begins when the wise Rafiki becomes mentor to young Simba as he teaches him, and young members of the audience, life's valuable lessons on his way to becoming the Lion King.

Simba learns of Mowgli's hair-raising adventures with the characters from The Jungle Book and his lessons continue with Tarzan, who performs athletic and innovative high-flying stunts on the ice.

The production reaches its peak around the Tree of Life with the coronation of a new Lion King to complete Simba's circle of life.

Disney On Ice Jungle Adventures takes place from Thursday, November 2, to Sunday, November 5, and Tuesday, November 7, until Sunday, November 12

Tickets cost £8.50-£22.50 and are available from the box office on 0121 780 4444.