Smithills School stage Singing in the Rain

Talented young performers at Smithills School took to the stage to put on Singin In The Rain.

The hit musical based on the 1952 film of the same name follows Don Lockwood, one half of the blockbuster celebrity silent movie star “couple” Lockwood and Lamont, and the extreme measures taken when his co-star’s high-pitched and nasal voice threatens the duo’s successful transition into talking pictures.

Andy Milthorpe, head of performing arts, said: "This is one of my favourite films of all time and to be given the opportunity to performing this with the pupils at Smithills is a dream come true".

Year 11 performer Jaime Ball said: "This is my final show performing at Smithills School and I’m sad that it's coming to an end. I've had 5 fun years performing with these amazing staff and pupils, who I am honoured to call family."

Fellow cast member Kieran Dwyer said: "Thank you to all the performing arts teachers at Smithills. Performing on stage has given me a sense of belief in my own ability that I can act in front of large audiences, with confidence and pride."