MONMOUTH Comprehensive School are celebrating a sensational sweep at the recent National Operatic and Dramatic Association awards which are held at the Celtic Manor after receiving multiple nominations and prestigious wins for their outstanding youth theatre productions.

In a strong showing in District seven, covering Wales and Ireland the school was nominated for best youth production twice for their exceptional stagings of Les Misérables: school edition and Guys and Dolls Jr.

These productions which were led by the dedicated staff and talented students were praised for their professionalism, energy and artistic excellence.

Headteacher, Mr. Hugo Hutchinson said: “We are absolutely thrilled to see the hard work and passion of our students and staff recognised at such a high level.”

“These awards are a wonderful reflection of the creative spirit and teamwork that drive the performing arts at Monmouth Comprehensive School.”

Several students were recognised individually for their performances. Harvey Brown earned a nomination for Best youth performance in Guys and Dolls Jr, and Freddy Potts and Sam North were nominated for their outstanding youth performance for their roles in Les Misérables.

Tomi North received recognition for his role of Sky Masterson for Guys and Dolls Jr, and Harvey Brown secured a second nomination from the regional councillor, a truly impressive achievement.

The creative and technical teams behind the productions were equally celebrated, with Les Misérables earning a nomination for outstanding set design and production support, recognising the exceptional work behind the scenes.

Les Misérables received a regional councillor nomination for outstanding youth production and Harvey Brown was nominated regionally for Outstanding Youth comedy performance.

Monmouth Comprehensive School’s night of success culminated in three major wins: Harvey Brown and Freddy Potts both received the award for outstanding youth performance in Wales and Ireland, district seven and Les Misérables won best youth production in Wales and Ireland, district seven.