YOUTH theatre supporters in Burnley are taking their turn in the spotlight after being nominated for five arts awards.

The Queen Victoria Road operation has been shortlisted in a number of categories at the North West Cultural Education Awards.

These include Laura Veevers, as a candidate for inspirational arts award advisor of the year, and Oliver Daly, in the most inspiring creative apprentice or intern section.

Burnley Youth Theatre has also been singled out in the outstanding creative employer, career champion award and the Arts Award: Big Impact Award fields.

Karen Metcalfe, artistic director, said: “We are so proud of the staff members who have been recognised for the impact they are having on young people and of our team as a whole, who work so hard to provide creative and developmental opportunities for our local community.”

The winners will be announced at Preston Guild Hall on Friday (28).