IT'S the highlight of the am-dram world. The annual Daily Echo Curtain Call Awards are the Oscars of the south coast.

And after months of speculation the nominations are in.

Throughout the year the paper's reviewers and judges have been attending am-dram dramas, comedies, musicals and pantomimes across the area.

Yesterday the judges met to discuss who should be nominated for this year's Curtain Call Awards, which will take place at St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, on January 26, 2007, sponsored by Lite Relief Production Company.

As usual, places at the prestigious, glittering event will be at a premium, so book your tables early.

It promises to be yet another glamorous night in the world of local amateur entertainment, packed with surprises. See you there.

Here are the nominations for this year's awards, along with some of the comments made by our judges during their deliberations.

Just click on the links below to see all of the nominations for each category...