Southampton Solent students perform at VE Day street party

Nine students from the BA (Hons) Acting and Performance and Musical Theatre courses performed at the Carlton Place Street Party on May 11.

Their performance, choreographed by Elisha Smith, included singing and dancing inspired by 1940s styles such as the Charleston and Jive.

Elisha said: "It's been a pleasure to honour VE Day in such a beautiful and expressive way."

Soloist captivates crowd with vintage tune at Carlton Place event (Image: Roxanne Bennett) The event, attended by hundreds of city residents, was a chance for the students to contribute to a major civic event.

Jon Grace, who performed a solo, said: "This was a great way of commemorating the sacrifice that so many people made in the war, and a good way of bringing people together."

Course leader for performance, Annie Sanger-Davies, praised the students' dedication and energy, saying their public performances are a vital part of their training.