Schoolyard schemes and secret adventures are taking centre stage in a new youth theatre production.
Sheringham Little Theatre's Focus youth group, made up of young people aged 11 to 17, is performing Daisy Pulls It Off on February 5 and 6 at 7.30pm.
The play is a lively parody of 1920s schoolgirl adventure stories.
Inspired by tales like the Famous Five, the story follows Daisy Meredith, who comes from a poor background, battling snobbery, prejudice and false accusations from wealthier girls at a posh girls school.
She and her madcap best friend Trixie battle on to search for missing treasures that save the posh girls school’s failing fortunes.
Ellen Waite, director, said: "It’s a great story of courage, friendship, and fun.
"Rehearsals have been a real test for the nine-strong cast, as it is set in the 1920s so they are having to learn different language from the era, and some are doing multiple parts including Annika who is playing all four teachers."
The Focus youth group offers in-depth drama training for teenagers interested in pursuing careers in the arts.
The cast includes 16-year-old Alexa Price as Daisy, 13-year-old Bea Ashby as Trixie, 14-year-old Romana Li-Rocchi as Sybil, and 11-year-old Eleanor Tyrrell as Monica.
Annika McKernan plays all four teachers in the production.
The cast also features Hollie Smyth as Clare Beaumont, Rosie Purslow as Alice Fitzpatrick and Mr Thompson, Pearl Welch as Belinda Mathieson, and Olivia Linford as Winnie Irving and Mother.
Assistant director is Lucy Connor, and Charlotte Pistorius is stage manager.
Daisy Pulls It Off is the group’s first ever production.
Tickets are available from the theatre box office by calling 01263 822347 or online at sheringhamlittletheatre.com.
More information about the theatre’s other youth drama groups for ages 8-11 and 12-17 is also available on the website.
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