STUDENTS from Blackpool put on a stirring performance of the hit musical Jesus Christ Superstar this week in the evocative surroundings of Blackburn Cathedral.

The talented young cast were all from Blackpool and the Fylde College and various other Blackpool schools.

It marked the directing debut of Julia Frost -- a youth ministry volunteer working for the education boards. Julia's preparation work began last November when she recruited Lisa Johnson as set designer, Kate Radcliffe as costume designer and Kathy Jenkins as choreographer.

The cast, aged between 11 and 22, began rehearsing at the beginning of March. Julia said: "The students were all absolutely fantastic and really gave it their all."