Five students at LVS Ascot realised a childhood dream by producing and directing their own sell-out variety show last week.

The sixth formers directed Let Me Entertain You, a show featuring the best music and drama performances from Years 7 to 13, in front of a thrilled audience of 300 in the school’s purpose-built theatre, with all proceeds going to Mousetrap Theatre Projects.

A total of £1,400 was raised.

 Alex Hill, Thom Robin, Ben Fowler, Ian Dunlop and Chris Dobson approached Principal Christine Cunniffe in September about producing their own show.

Alex said: “When I was younger I took inspiration from my brother who put his own shows on at LVS and after getting permission set out on our journey to create a theatre production. It was important to us to find a charity that we could give the money raised to, and one that we felt was relevant and that we connected with. Mousetrap was perfect as it helps disadvantaged children to experience theatre”.

 The young directors at the independent all-ability school set up an audition process to showcase the range of talent at LVS Ascot from musical numbers to sketches and scenes from plays.

Eight weeks of rehearsals on musical numbers such as Annie, West Side Story, Matilda and Oliver, along with comedy sketches written by the students themselves, culminated in a sell-out show in LVS Ascot’s 300-seat theatre.

 Alex Hill added: "Our Let Me Entertain You show made me realise just what a brilliant place LVS Ascot is. The amount of support we received from the whole school was overwhelming and simply incredible and it was one of the best things I have ever done. I would like to thank the school for giving us this opportunity and anyone who came to watch – it was a very special night that we will never forget."

 Principal Christine Cunniffe said: "LVS Ascot is a special place where we encourage students to flourish as individuals and exceed their expectations. We are very proud of this group of students, as they have been inspired by the amazing work that our music and drama departments do to build their confidence and skills to such an extent that they had the knowledge and belief to create their own production, and helped a worthy charity at the same time."