A theatre group picked up three awards at an annual countywide drama festival.

Bocking Theatre Club entered this year's Gimson Festival, which was hosted by Wickham Bishops Drama Club last month.

Founded in 1982 in memory of Wickham Bishops club's late president Bill Gimson, the festival brings together drama groups from across Essex.

Each troupe enters a one act play of less than 45 minutes into the competition, with winners being chosen in several categories.

Bocking Theatre Club performed Its a Small World by Paul Johnson, a play set in the sitting room of a London women's only boarding house.

Jacky Clarke picked up the best actress award at the festival for her performance in the play.

Gareth Jordan-Burrows made his directional debut with Music Maybe? by DM Larson, which picked up the best production and best junior actress award for Autumn Jenner.

Bocking Theatre Club will next be performing for their Autumn production in November.

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