Performing arts students have been nominated for the National School Theatre Awards.
The students, from One Sixth Form College in Ipswich, earned the nominations for their performance of The Addams Family, which impressed representatives from the awards panel during a visit to the college last year.
Lewis McLaughlin, 17, from Ipswich, is up for best supporting actor in a musical for his portrayal of Gomez.
He said: "It’s such a big thing and I didn’t expect it – I feel very lucky."
Other nominees include Lyra James, 16, from Great Cornard, and Sophie Woodman, 16, from Hadleigh, who are nominated as best ensemble.
Their teacher, Charlotte Rayner, directed the production and said: "Getting these nominations makes all the hard work worthwhile.
"I’ve been teaching for 15 years and to win something like this would be the best."
The students will attend a ceremony at the Gillian Lynne Theatre in London on June 26, 2026.
Ms Rayner said: "I think this is THE place to study performing arts in Suffolk."
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