Dogs audition to star as Toto in The Wizard of Oz

Can your faithful canine friend, 'sit', 'stay' and, most importantly, fit in a basket?

If so, stage stardom could await.

Dogs have been invited to audition to star as Toto in the Birmingham Repertory Theatre's Christmas show, The Wizard of Oz.

The auditions were open to all - the only criteria being the dog should fit in Dorothy's basket.