A WESTBURY school celebrated the opening of its new drama studio with a visit from a professional director.

Paul Weiland, visited Matravers School in Westbury on Tuesday following the completion of the new facility.

The studio is separated into three separate rooms that can be joined as one to create a large rehearsal and performance space.

It was completed in the last few weeks and the school held its own Expressive Extravaganza, an evening of art and drama entertainment involving 100 pupils, to celebrate.

Around 300 visitors turned up to help celebrate and take part in the grand opening.

Jane Farr, personal assistant to headteacher Chris Dark, said: "It was a wonderful event and the whole school is delighted to have the drama studio open for use. It will start to be used extensively at the beginning of the next term in September."

Paul Weiland directed films, comedies and commercials including Made of Honor, Mr. Bean and City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's Gold.