A Guinness World Record-breaking youth theatre from Tendring is hard at work – rehearsing for a performance it plans to take abroad.

The Youth Theatre Performerz will be performing its version of Legally Blonde: The Musical to packed crowds in the German town of Biberach from April 5-8.

Back in 2012 the youngsters broke a world record by learning and performing a play in just 24 hours.

Their visit to Germany will be followed by a string of performances at Clacton’s Princes Theatre at the end of May.

“We have a fantastic following in Germany and are very well-received,” said the show’s director, Melissa Wenn. “There will not be a spare seat at the performances and the cast will be signing autographs after the show. It really is amazing.

“It is great to be able to introduce talented children into the world of musical theatre – along with a chance for them to perform abroad.”

The cast will be made up of young people aged from 14 to 21 from across the district.

And the trip is an opportunity for them to take part in a full-scale production and experience taking to the road as part of Town Twinning celebrations in Biberach.

The group, which operates out of a theatre run by Tendring District Council (TDC), put on a production of Joseph to sold-out audiences last February.

TDC’s cabinet member for leisure, tourism and events, Mick Skeels, said: “These youngsters will be representing the youth of Tendring in Germany and I know they will do us proud.

“It promises to be an exciting and memorable experience for them and I then look forward to seeing them perform at the Princes. It is a show not to be missed.”

Tickets are available from the box office on 01255 686633 or online at essex-live.co.uk