The enthusiasm of 34 young performers, some of whom were treading the boards for the first time, fuelled audiences’ enjoyment of these three performances by the Youth and Junior section of Wootton Bassett Light Operatic Society over the weekend.

The well-costumed cast clearly revelled in depicting the fun and frivolity of the 1920s. Dee Aspell was outstanding as Polly, whose wealthy father Percival (Tom Fisher) is desperate to protect her from the world.

At a posh finishing school on the French Riviera, where all her friends seem to have boyfriends, Polly longs to find that special young man who will sweep her off her feet...and, of course, she finds him eventually, in the Hon Tony Brockhurst (Jos Jeapes) who poses as messenger boy.

Meanwhile, her father is courted by an old flame, Mme Dubonnet, the school’s headmistress (Louise Burois).

The show's toe-tapping numbers include Perfect Young Ladies, It’s Never Too Late to Fall in Love, The Boy Friend, I Could Be Happy With You, Won’t You Charleston With Me?, The Riviera and Sur La Plage.

This production of Sandy Wilson’s delightful musical lacked a single director, and nine adults are listed on the programme as having shared the role. Was this a good idea?

However, there were some promising performances, lively dance sequences and good chorus numbers. Some young actors need to practise voice projection, whether speaking or singing, to sustain the impact of script and lyrics.

The Carnival finale was spectacular, with some lovely costumes and lighting.