Students from Wright Theatre Arts Dance Academy entertained two packed audiences with song and dance at their Annual Winter Wonderland Christmas Cabaret, pictured above.

Audiences at St John’s Church Hall in Ben Rhydding enjoyed mulled wine and festive cheer during the entertainment which raised more than £500 for charities Matugga Women, Nepal Disability Trust and Phoenix Rising. The students also welcomed Christmas in at Kirkwood Residential Home in Ben Rhydding where they performed for the residents. Lynne Wright, Principle of the Performing Arts Academy said: “The Christmas Cabaret is such a joyful event and marks the start of Christmas for many members of our audience.”