STEAM Museum came alive with the magic of musical arts last week when The Big Hat Cabaret returned for another packed evening of entertainment.

Staged by The Big Hat Arts and Disability Network, a full audience was treated to an evening of musical theatre.

Compered by Carli Green, the evening saw a variety of different performances from a number of different groups across the town.

The Morris Family presented a performance of Up! by Olly Murs and Demim Levato, while Swindon Dance Salto Juniors worked as a team to perform magic and used their super dancing skills in their Salto Superheroes performance..

Debbie Wolfsohn directed Music Alive in their performance of Band Numbers. The group was created to improve access to music for disabled people, and support them to achieve more independent living.

The Swindon Dance Salto Adults performed One Hundred Thousand Angels, while Commonweal School performed Little Talks by Of Monsters and Men.

There was also a screening of a rather special film - Create Inclusive partnered with Uplands School to produce animation movie The Great Dinosaur Escape.

The audience was later treated to an extract from Reach Inclusive Arts Partners Theatre Commpany's forthcoming tour, Stacey Hawkes is lost in France.

Allsorts Dance proudly presented an eyecapturing performance of Just One Dance by Caro Emerald, while Swindon Interactive brought the seas to the stage with an impressive use of props for their performance of I am Sailing.

Gordon Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares were given a run for their money by Swindon Down's Syndrome Society - their Rubber Chicken Drama Group put on a piece entitled Cock up on the Catering Front with the assistance of director Sue Welsh.

Crowdy's Hill School Choir celebrated their 50th year with a medley of popular songs, as well as a brand new school anthem, conducted by Neil Mercer.

The evening was rounded off with a performance from Big Sing Thing, featuring popular tunes including Hit the road Jack, Kiss Me, Higher and Higher and Can't Stop the Feeling.

Josie Williams, one of the organisers of the cabaret, said: "Big thank you to all the performers - you were amazing! Thank you also to all of the teachers, helpers, friends and family for your support. The cabaret helps people with disabilities increase their confidence."