London's Leicester Square Theatre is the stage for 2 Bolton students

Sophie-Leigh Jones-Wills, aged 18, and Jasmine Philpott, aged 21, are among the high-flying final year students at Liverpool Theatre School who took over London’s Leicester Square Theatre for a graduation showcase on Thursday.

The girls, who are both tipped for future success as professional performers, performed in front of an audience of top talent scouts and industry influencers at the theatre.

They are both set to graduate in Professional Musical Theatre this summer after completing an elite training course at the prestigious Liverpool Theatre School.

Sophie-Lee Jones-Wills is one of the students from Bolton who will be performing (Image: Liverpool Theatre School)

Sophie-Lee, who formerly attended Thornleigh Salesian College, said: “I feel very lucky to have had the chance to perform on stage at the Leicester Square Theatre in front of a whole bunch of agents who will be on the lookout for new talent."

Jasmine, a former student at St Catherine’s Academy, added: “My dream is to enjoy a professional career in the industry and this is a fantastic opportunity to show just what we can do as performers."

Jasmine Philpott is one of the students from Bolton who will be performing (Image: Liverpool Theatre School)

Principal of Liverpool Theatre School, Maxine Ellis, said: “Staging a showcase in the heart of London’s West End provides our graduating students with an opportunity to perform in front of some of the most influential names in the industry, which will be an invaluable experience as they prepare to launch their professional careers.

“Both Sophie-Leigh and Jasmine are exceptionally talented students who give every performance their best.

“This is a crucial time for our final year students and we are very much looking forward to seeing how their futures progress. Sophie-Leigh and Jasmine are definitely ones to watch.”