THE critics were simply bubbling with enthusiasm.

St Mary's RC High youngsters again grabbed the headlines as their production of "Pirates of Penzance" packed the Opera House at the annual international Gilbert & Sullivan Festival in Buxton.

And, as the awards tumbled their way, there was great delight for teenagers Andrew Dowd and Emma Westhead - named as Best U19 performers.

Pictured, in top tune again, are the two teenagers with MD Alison Knight and director Andrea Atherton.

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