A NORTHWICH theatre group has celebrated a record-breaking year.

Kingsley Players, based in Smithy Lane, won three trophies at the annual Cheshire Theatre Guild Awards after receiving six nominations.

For the second year running, the group picked up Best Musical – this time for A Mouse’s Tale, written by musical director Arnold Ashbrook and directed by Lynn Pegler.

The judges they were particularly impressed by the ‘buzz’ and the group’s ability to convert Kingsley Community Centre into a welcoming and vibrant theatre with its productions.

Colin Smith, Kingsley Players chairman, said: “The adjudicators were very complimentary about all our nominees and our ability to put on such a variety of challenging productions.

“Congratulations to everyone involved and a big thank you to our loyal supporters.

The other awards were for Catrin Jones as Most Promising Youngster in a Senior Production and a special Adjudicators Award for the group’s ‘bold and innovative season.

For more information visit kingsleyplayers.co.uk.