Student performers take centre stage

Future stars of stage and screen gathered gongs and shared the red carpet with celebrities at a student theatre event in Dublin.

The 63 schools nominated for a range of categories at the Bord Gáis Energy Student Theatre Awards had already wowed judges with their performances in productions ranging from old favourite musicals to original works written by their teachers.

But yesterday they got to mingle with the celebs, as well as groups and individuals from more than 20 schools taking to the stage to pick up awards.