A youth theatre group performed an original show at Halstead's Empire Theatre.
Braintree Theatretrain took to the Butler Road theatre's stage on Sunday to perform On Top of the World.
Based around a circus theme, students aged between six and 18 danced and sang on stage in colourful costumes.
Furniture shop Stone the Crowds, High Garrett, even lent the group a prop elephant called Eric for the show.
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