It’s known for its rousing numbers and colourful costumes – but a gritty urban drama bubbles beneath the surface of a Suffolk school’s latest theatre production.

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From Monday, Farlingaye High stages a four-day run of Fame - the Musical.

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

Almost entirely managed by pupils at the Woodbridge school, it features a cast of 50 led by Year 11’s Connie Lamb as Carmen Diaz, and sixth-formers Harry Longbottom, as Nick Piazza; Beth Hurry as Serena Katz, and Tom Beattie playing Jack Zakowski.

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

Pupils also provide musical accompaniment, and support behind-the-scenes.

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

Producer and musical director Rob Picton said: “There’s lots of energy in the show. It’s very vibrant, with dancing throughout, but it’s quite a gritty musical.”

East Anglian Daily Times: 'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz'Lunchtime' scene with Connie Lamb playing Cameran Diaz

The production is directed and choreographed by the drama department’s Charlotte Baldwin, while music teacher Gemma Martino conducts the band.

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