Viva Soham theatre group held its annual awards ceremony at the weekend.

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Guests at the ceremony included Viva president Michael Fenton Stevens, Lisa Goddard, Ian Lavender, Sir David Arculus, high sheriff Jim Paice.

Ely Standard: Josh Schumann with the Show Must go on award given to Becky Bush & Katie Shearman, who sang the Evita role backstage after Becky lost her voice.Josh Schumann with the Show Must go on award given to Becky Bush & Katie Shearman, who sang the Evita role backstage after Becky lost her voice. (Image: Archant)

Emma Hatton, who has just finished her West End run in ‘Wicked’ as Elpharba, was a surprise guest and sang ‘Defying Gravity’.

Ely Standard: Jim Paice presented Sarah Shorney with the 'company member of the year' award.Jim Paice presented Sarah Shorney with the 'company member of the year' award. (Image: Archant)

Old and current Viva members performed ‘One Day More’ from Les Mis in tribute to Viva’s musical director, Steve Kenna, who died earlier this year.

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A spokesman for Viva said: “What a brilliant evening with awards, performances and being with a fantastic group of people who all work tirelessly throughout the year to make Viva the success it is.

Ely Standard: Amy Jelleyman with the Sheila Steafel comedy award presented by Ian Lavender.Amy Jelleyman with the Sheila Steafel comedy award presented by Ian Lavender. (Image: Archant)

“Thank you to everyone who came along and made it such a great evening.

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“Bring on another busy and fun 2017.”

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Local photographer Mike Rouse said: “It was just a lovely evening and The Brook at Soham was packed.”

Ely Standard: Sir David Arculus with Dan lane & Zara Minns, winners of the Dan Schumann shield for commitment.Sir David Arculus with Dan lane & Zara Minns, winners of the Dan Schumann shield for commitment. (Image: Archant)