Gangsters took centre stage when a Dereham school performed Bugsy Malone.

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Northgate High School reported that the show, which ran last week, was a huge success.

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Saturday's performance almost sold out and there were great turnouts on Thursday and Friday, despite the impact of Storm Doris.

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Feedback has been positive from audiences.

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Directed by Northgate High School's drama department, the show was full of theatre, dance, and singing, including a live band coordinated by the school's music department.

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Students thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to perform in a live show setting and are already looking forward to getting involved in the next production.

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Is your school putting on a show? E mail adam.lazzari@archant.co.uk

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)

Eastern Daily Press: Scenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High SchoolScenes from Bugsy Malone at Northgate High School (Image: Archant)