Pupils from Beath High School have been crowned national drama champions.
The cast and crew of 38 students from Cowdenbeath took home the title at the Scottish Community Drama Association’s One Act Play Festival youth finals, held at Perth Theatre on Saturday, June 13.
Winning the national competition with their performance of Ms Campbell’s Class Fifth Period by Leyla Josephine, the group had already triumphed in both the Fife and East of Scotland rounds.
Amy Hanson, drama teacher at Beath High and the show’s director, said: “Becoming Scottish champions is a brilliant result and a huge honour.
"Some of our young people were performing in their very first show, while others have been grafting away to improve their skills for years and we are so proud that all their hard work has paid off.
"It’s not just about the trophies that they have won, it’s about confidence, resilience and lasting friendships they have gained along the way.”
Beath High is only the second team from Fife to ever win the Scottish youth championship, and just the second school to secure the title.
Their win comes in the Scottish Community Drama Association’s centenary year, marking 100 years of community theatre across the country.
Robin Smith, national chair of the SCDA, said: "Beath HS’ ensemble performance was the highlight of a hugely enjoyable festival in Perth.
"Winning this year’s competition is a just reward for the months of rehearsal, creativity and teamwork by this talented group."
The festival organisers said demand for tickets was so high that the original allocation sold out in under 24 hours.
Perth Theatre responded by moving the event to the main auditorium to accommodate more guests.
Alasdair Hawthorn, a professional adjudicator and director from Glasgow, praised the cast, saying: "Every single one of that cast were acting constantly — that is so important and it brought everything alive."
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