The Steadfast Tin Soldier BOOK NOW to hire for 2007 Here are some photographs from around the world since it's first performance: UK, Germany, Holland, Denmark, Sweden, Tenerife, USA

First rehearsal World premiére 1993 The Real Tin Soldier 1994

Nicola Meecham & Richard Baker during launch series around UK Richard at Kingston where theTin Soldier plays wood blocks Aled Jones & Nicola on tour in Wales Amos conducting the Schools version in Holland

Another theatrical production in Heidelberg A fine performance in Holland - could the narrator be Hans Andersen? First class publicity in Sweden A memorable occasion - The Dancer's Theme comes to life in Malmo, Sweden

Richard with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales VIP treatment in Greve, Denmark Signing books after a glittering performance in the USA at Shreveport's Pops Concerts Two of the many thousands of children who have enjoyed The Steadfast Tin Soldier over the years - Holland

2,500 children in Tenerife loved the imaginative performance given by Moisés de la Rosa

Rehearsal at Polesden Lacey

Composer sheltering in shade whilst Angela Rippon narrates

One young member of audience spots an opportunity for an autograph

Is it really the Pied Piper?

Back at base signing books

- Pictures drawn by school children from North Dakota, USA Minot Symphony Orchestra: cond Dennis Simons, January 2007