PREPARE for singing, acting and dancing on an unparalleled scale at the Wilkes Academy’s New Year show.

A whopping 200 talented students will take to the Wyvern Theatre stage at the performance school’s huge showcase on Saturday.

The Academy was formed by Jonathan Wilkes in 2009 in a bid to train new generations of performers, having himself enjoyed a career in London’s West End.

His wife, Nikki, who is principal of the college, began her professional training at the Laine Theatre Arts College.

The show will run at 3pm and 7pm.

Marion Sauvebois

Tickets to see the Wilkes Academy’s New Year show at the Wyvern cost £15 and £10 for concessions. Call 01793 524481 or visit wyverntheatre.org.uk