Last week saw the return of the Bring it On Again! festival.

The celebration of youth performance showcased the considerable talents of local schools, colleges and drama groups, giving them a unique opportunity to perform on a professional stage.

The week was jam-packed with performances from song and dance to drama and comedy.

Morecambe High School kicked off Wednesday evening with Morecambe goes to Wembley, inspired by local reactions to the football team's victory in 2007. The performance began with a high-energy dance routine. It was a great way to set the atmosphere for the main part of their performance which followed the story of a bunch of hapless characters through Morecambe's victorious match.

Their combination of comedy, drama and karaoke was a real crowd pleaser.

Next up was Garstang High, whose conceptual performance about twists of fate provided a stark contrast for the audience. The dramatic piece used classical music and symbolic dance to cover some tough issues from money worries to relationships and commitment. The white-masked character of fate was a highlight of the piece.

Closing the evening were QES with their outstanding production Voices and Windfalls. The touching story was set in the 1940s and followed the experiences of children sent to a Welsh village during the war. The audience were transported back in time with the Enid Blyton-esque tale of childhood innocence and adventure. The piece had an impressive visual impact throughout, in particular the snow scenes and at the waterfall.

Other highlights of the week included performances from the Loyne School and Ripley.