A Witham youth theatre group has had its production nominated for a prestigious national award.

Witham Operatic Society, the junior section of Witham Amateur Operatic Society (WAOS), performed Grease, directed by Nikki Mundell-Poole, in February 2014 at Witham Public Hall.

The performance has been nominated for an award from the National Operatic and Dramatic Association for the Best Youth Production Award 2014.

WOW are up against nine other groups in the category.

The winners will be announced on Saturday at a ceremony in Bristol.

WAOS' next production is The Addams Family which is being performed from April 27 to May 2.