1) Maria Cairns as The Narrator in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat, TOMS: Tremendous voice, terrific stage presence, and charmed us all.

2) Natalie Bray as Juliet in Romeo and Juliet, Peter Symonds: Dominated as a deeply passionate Juliet.

3) Natalie Bray as Claire in The Visit, Eastleigh Borough Youth Theatre: Ominous presence which dominated the evening.

4) Fiona Hobbs Milne as Sarah in Guys and Dolls, RAODS Youth: Rare mixture of angelic charm, shyness and strength.

5) Sophia Olorenshaw as Nicky in Do Gooders, Minster Players Youth Production: Strong leading single-minded performance.