FIFTY-ONE talented youngsters have come out on top in their musical theatre exams.

All of Little Stars performing arts group passed the Trinity Guildhall Exams, with each student achieving a least a merit and some receiving distinctions.

The gradings took place last month and were taken from the show Annie, which the children at the Appleton Parish Hall based club will be performing in June at The Grange School Theatre.

Lauren Kelly, of Stockton Heath, launched the group in June last year and has seen the class numbers treble from 17 children.

The children, aged from four to 16, passed their asessments which ranged from the initial stage to grade eight.

Simone Murphy, aged 17, achieved grade eight after completing her teaching scholarship.

A new class starts next Thursday at the hall on Dudlow Green Road. For more information call Lauren on 07979644948.