SHREK'S NIGEL LINDSAY HELPS STAGECOACH THEATRE ARTS SCHOOLS RECOGNISE AND REWARD INSPIRATIONAL YOUNG PEOPLE
Actor Nigel Lindsay, who stars as Shrek in the top West End show, "Shrek The Musical" handed out Awards to this year's young heroes as part of the 2011 Stagecoach Theatre Arts Awards.
The moving presentation was held at a special awards ceremony at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane, London, the home of 'Shrek The Musical' on Monday 28th November 2011.
Actor Nigel Lindsay who plays the hero Shrek in the West End production said:
"Throughout the years, Stagecoach has been aware of a number of young people who have displayed enormous courage and endurance, ones who have suffered bereavement, family break-up, accidents and illness and who have faced circumstances where they have been required to become carers themselves. I am honoured and proud to hand out these deserved awards to such inspiring young people."
The 2011 Award Winners are:
Megan Bhari - The Stagecoach Theatre Arts Young Citizen Award - recognising young people who have demonstrated community spirit, innovation and leadership.
The highly commended award in this category went to
Octavia Woodward
Jasmine Foster Hale - The Stagecoach Theatre Arts Good Buddy Award - recognising young people who have proved to be good role models.
The highly commended award in this category went to
William Hart
Jessica Lucia Magnus - The Stagecoach Theatre Arts Award for Bravery - recognising young people who have demonstrated courage.
The highly commended award in this category went to
Lucie Russell
Harry Bowen - The Stagecoach Charitable Trust Award - for outstanding achievement through adversity.
The highly commended award in this category went to
Beth Woodford
All the children involved along with their parents, guardians and friends enjoyed a spectacular evening, including watching 'Shrek The Musical' and meeting the cast at a special Q&A session laid on for the guests.
Huge congratulations to all those who were nominated and to those who went on to win an award. A super day was had by all!
To find out more about each of the winners and to read about the winners of the student awards please visit:
www.stagecoachawards.co.uk