Two schoolgirls from the east coast are set to hit the stage in the lead role next month for an Easter production.

Excitement is growing among the young cast as B&B’s Young People’s Theatre Group prepares to stage Matilda the Musical Jnr during the Easter holidays.

Ava, nine, from Bradwell in Great Yarmouth and Flo, 10, from Pakefield in Lowestoft will play the title role of Matilda in the production being staged at the Players Theatre, Lowestoft - and they can't wait.

Lowestoft Journal: Ava 9 and Flo 10 who will be playing the title role of Matilda for the B&B Young People’s Theatre Group, Lowestoft during the school Easter Holidays in April. Photo: Cerys RoscoeAva 9 and Flo 10 who will be playing the title role of Matilda for the B&B Young People’s Theatre Group, Lowestoft during the school Easter Holidays in April. Photo: Cerys Roscoe (Image: Cerys Roscoe)

Ava said: "My big sister encouraged me to audition for this role.

"It was my first audition ever so I was very pleased when I learned that I had been given the part."

With the schoolgirls performing alternate shows, the two Matildas said their performances would not be the same.

"I’m the chilled one," said Flo.

"Although the part requires me to be lively and it's so exciting to be performing on stage, I’m feeling quite relaxed about it all."

Ava said: "I’m the chatty and energetic one.

"I’ve had to learn to slow my speech down so that I speak my lines clearly."

With this being their first show with the B&B Young People’s Theatre Group, they admitted it's been a really "fun experience" and they have each made lots of new friends.

Lowestoft Journal: Ava and Flo will be on stage as Matilda for alternate performances for the show run of Matilda the Musical Jnr from April 4-9. Photo: Cerys RoscoeAva and Flo will be on stage as Matilda for alternate performances for the show run of Matilda the Musical Jnr from April 4-9. Photo: Cerys Roscoe (Image: Cerys Roscoe)

This production of Matilda will be the junior version featuring a cast of 38 with an age range of six to 18.

There will be eight shows from Tuesday, April 4 to Sunday, April 9 including three matinees and two early evening performances at the 

Some performances have already almost sold out, with details from the Players Theatre Box Office – www.playerstheatre.info or by phoning 01502 770020.

Ava will be appearing on Tuesday, April 4 7.30pm, April 6 7.30pm, April 7 1pm and Saturday, April 8 5.30pm.

Flo will be on stage on Wednesday, April 5 at 7.30pm, April 7 5.30pm, April 8 1pm and Sunday, April 9 at 2.30pm.