Some of the island’s finest young thespians will compete for the title of Young Actor of Mann 2018 this week.

Eight hopefuls, aged between 13 and 19 years, will take part in the finals, including Emma Bowker, Niamh Murdoch, Elizabeth Shooter, Joseph Long, Roman Trimble, Jack Smollen, Mathilda Whittle and Amy Gravestock

The final, in which they will all perform two contrasting pieces of theatre, will be held on Wednesday, April 4, at the Ballakermeen High School theatre, from 2pm.

The winner will receive a £500 bursary to be spent on a further acting course.