Devizes Musical Theatre celebrated its golden anniversary in style by performing some of its favourite songs at Devizes School.

Director Naomi Ibbetson said was delighted with the 50th anniversary concert which was showcased the talents of both its adult and children's companies for a cabaret-style performance which included songs from the shows of DMT and its predecessor Devizes Light Operatic Society.

Supporter Peter Wood said: "The expertly crafted programme provided many opportunities to show off the company in all its true glory. The full company sounded particularly powerful in ‘One Day More’ from Les Miserables, and showed precision in the harmony of ‘Hail Poetry’ from Pirates of Penzance.

"The men ably demonstrated their earthy exuberance and enthusiasm in ‘To Life’ from Fiddler on the Roof. The female chorus performed ‘Climbing Over Rocky Mountains’ from Pirates of Penzance with delicacy and charm and the children showed they could readily match the professionalism and conviction of the adults in their gutsy rendition of ‘It’s a Hard Knock Life’ and ‘You Give a Little Love’ from Bugsy Malone.

"The programme also provided a wealth of opportunities to show off the expertise of individuals from across the company, performing solos, duets and ensembles to suit every taste. To name but a few, the energy of Ian Diddams and Matt Dauncey in ‘To Life’ was positively contagious, and you could feel the rich syrupy bass of Sam Phillis in ‘Blow High, Blow Low’ right down to your toes.

"There were many exquisite performances from the women, including Chrissie Higgs singing ‘The Black Hills of Dakota’ with precision and theatricality; and the wonderfully contrasting tones and styles of Emily Phillis, Abi Ibbetson and Emma Holmes in ‘I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right out of my Hair’

"It is also particularly good to see so many of the younger members of the company going from strength to strength. In particular Sophie O’Donnell performed ‘She had a letter from her love’ with subtlety and control; Sarah Carroll both sang and danced with clarity and poise in ‘I Got Rhythm’; and Lottie Diddams gave an absolutely belting performance in ‘There She Goes’ from Fame. Just like the adult company, many of the younger members of children’s Footlights Company also demonstrated that the group certainly has a bright future."