World Darts with Kermit, Zippy and Phil Taylor - in pictures

A fan dressed as Kermit the frog celebrates while watching a match. Zippy from rainbow also looks rather pleased Photograph: Tom Jenkins

This chap seems rather happy that he's been allowed to attend Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A new board is hung ahead of every match Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Commentator, pundit and current player John Part gets some make up before an interview with host Dave Clarke Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Fans herald another 180 Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Phil Taylor walks on stage past a line of dancers Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A group in yellow hazardous waste outfits does the rounds Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Taylor steps up to the oche Photograph: Tom Jenkins

The tables are chocked full of beer Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Two of the Ladbrokes walk-on girls prepare in their changing room Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Peter "Snake-bite" Wright, pictured after his victory over Per Laursen in the secnd round, sporting a newly painted Christmas tree goatee beard Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Looks like Zippy was a popular costume choice Photograph: Tom Jenkins

And these Jamaican bobsledders look rather familiar Photograph: Tom Jenkins

A Sky TV van parked inside the arena shows feeds from various TV cameras Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Some dapper tracksuits on display Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Michael Smith celebrates during his shock second round victory over Phil Taylor Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Taylor looks stunned as he walks off Photograph: Tom Jenkins

Well, maybe it's not all about the darts, but not far off Photograph: Tom Jenkins