A MULTI award-winning theatre company is gearing up for its next performance with an astonishing 10 nominations for a prestigious ceremony.

Fresh from winning five gongs at last year’s ACT UK awards, The Edge Musical Performing Organisation (TEMPO) is in the running for 10 prizes at the north west National Operatic and Dramatic Association (NODA) awards in April.

The nominations include Best Youth Production for TEMPO’s performance of Starlight Express last year.

Alison Bisset, chairman of TEMPO, said: “We were delighted to have won in so many categories, very excited about our NODA nominations, and proud of all our cast and crew who put on such a fantastic show.”

TEMPO’s success comes as the group gears up for a five-day run of FAME the Musical at the Evans Theatre, in Wilmslow Leisure Centre, from Tuesday March 7.

Based on the 1980 film, FAME the musical has become an international success that continues to inspire new generations following its premiere in Florida, USA in 1988.

The show tells of life at the New York City’s famous High School of Performing Arts, and follows a group of students across the acting, dancing and music faculties where sweat and hard work are the key factors to a successful life as a performer.

The students learn to master their craft and grow up alongside each other, rising to the various challenges that face them along the way.

Alison added: “We are now busy rehearsing hard for our next production which will be FAME the Musical, and once again our young company are thoroughly enjoying getting to grips with this new and very different show set in New York during  the 1980s.

“FAME is about a group of young people and their commitment and passion for the performing arts, with some great characters and memorable songs. Everyone is really looking forward to performing it in March.”

For more information and tickets visit tempotheatre.com, or call 07969 176148.