ENID Blyton's first Noddy book, Little Noddy Goes to Toyland, was published in 1949.

In the 60 years that have passed he may have changed some what and modernised by Noddy is still a big hit with children and he takes to the stage in Torquay for one performance only tomorrow.

Premier Stage Productions National tour of Noddy in Toyland will be performed at the Princess Theatre tomorrow at 1pm.

The 60th anniversary live theatre tour started in July and has been entertaining children and older generations across the country.

In the show its an exciting day in Toy Town, it's Noddy and Tessie Bear's sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun.

Everyone that is except those two naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo, who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo's — The Sound Sucker!

But hero Noddy is keeping an eye on them and knows exactly how to stay one step ahead of their games, despite their crazy antics to try to ruin the party.

With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and, of course, Big Ears, the show is one big fun filled adventure.

It features all the favourite Toy Town characters in 90 minutes of fantastic Noddy fun, and is an introduction to live theatre for three to seven year olds.

Blyton's Noddy book was an immediate success in 1949 and 23 more books followed. The books have since sold 200million copies in 40 languages, making Blyton the sixth most-translated author in the world, just behind William Shakespeare.

The television show based on the character was the longest running show in British television since 1955.

To celebrate his 60th birthday, Noddy is celebrating with a new TV series on Channel 5.

For information call the Princess Theatre box office on 0844 847 2315 or log on to www.princesstheatre.org.uk