FIND out the winners after Bolton's very own Oscars event put the town's amateur stage stars in the spotlight at a glittering ceremony.

The 11th Bolton Evening News Amateur Stage Awards and Bolton Amateur Theatre Societies' Dinner on Friday night was attended by more than 250 people in the Lion of Vienna Suite at the Reebok Stadium.

This year saw the introduction of new awards for comedy, recognising the best actor, best actress and best comedy show.

All the reports, reaction, winners and dozens of pictures.