Westminster-Kingsway College

Westminster Kingsway BTEC National Diploma Acting students performed 'The Cranberry Chronicles' to a sold-out audience this week at the College's new King's Cross theatre.

The play, devised by second year students, follows the story of a group of modern day teenagers who find themselves trapped in an amusement park and must solve and set to rights the mystery of a wronged love story of the past to be able to be released.

The engaging script held a captive audience with wit, music and a powerful performance by all.

The play is part of the students' assessment focusing on storyline, script and character formation as well as how they work together as a team.

Sharon McKevitt, Westminster Kingsway Performing Arts tutor, said: "The students have worked very hard to create a piece of theatre that is both entertaining and has a smart storyline. They have learnt the skills needed to try and achieve a good balance between the two."

Shinaide Cameron (pictured right), second year BTEC National Diploma Acting student, plays the character of Lil Tiff. Shinaide said: "It was a real challenge to find ways to make the characters work but we just kept trying different things until the pieces fitted together. Working together like this is one of my favourite things about studying at the College; there is always a friendly atmosphere."