Students have been wowing audiences with their adaptation of West End hit musical, Hairspray.

More than 70 students were involved in the show, both on stage and behind the scenes, to put on four nights of the acclaimed show, made famous on the big screen by John Travolta.

The sold out shows took place from Tuesday to Friday last week with more than 1,500 guests coming to watch.

Diane Bonner, business manager for Patcham High School, said: “It has been fantastic and the students have absolutely loved it.

“We have had four sold out evenings as well as doing two matinee performances to primary schools and older residents in the community.

“People are still trying to get tickets and saying they want to come back again, but sadly they have all gone.

“It has been a huge success and we’re really proud of all our great students and their performances.”