PUPILS at a Southampton junior school have been filming their own historical epic which will be screened at the cinema.

Children at Beechwood Junior School in Bitterne, have re-enacted events from Ancient Greece in their own adaptation of the TV series ‘Horrible Histories’.

Beechwood, which was given an ‘Outstanding’ report in their latest Ofsted inspection, will be showcasing the finished film to the young cast and their parents at Harbour Lights on March 30.

The young stars will be greeted by Hollywood-style red carpet at the premiere.

The school made the movies with the aid of Southampton Solent University’s creative film team. Undergraduates gave up their spare time to coach the Year 5s in acting, filming and set building.

The production features 18 sketches including ‘Emperor Dale’, ‘Greek Factor’ and ‘Are you smarter then a Greek 10 year old?’

Every pupil in Year 5 will have had at least one line to perform in the production.

The idea came from teachers headed by leader of Year 5, Katie Furby.

She said: “The school usually runs four plays a year, one for each year group. The Year 5 play usually takes place around the Easter period. We contacted Harbour Lights and immediately they got back to us. We then spoke to Solent University and they kindly have given us their time and equipment to film all the sketches’’.

Ms Furby added: ‘’All the children chose their characters and created their own names.Parents were generous with their time and resources that were provided to us.

“The children have been working on this since after Christmas and all their lessons are linked with this project which has helped them learn. We believe at this school that everybody has an opportunity and can shine’’.

The young vast have enjoyed their experiences in front and behind the camera:

“I never liked singing to my parents or anybody. Now I sing and perform everywhere. This has given me lots of confidence’’, said Seren Jarvis, 9.

“I like how people get to express themselves’’, said Zach Hesp, 9.

“The film is fun to do. I like that lots of people are going to see it. I’ve enjoyed the experience’’: Oliver Turczyk, 10.