TEN-year-old Austin Beasley, who attends Dinas Powys Primary School, has received a prestigious National Operatic & Dramatic Association (NODA) nomination for Best Youth Individual Performance in a Musical for his role as Nathan Lukowski in Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society's (PODS) production of The Full Monty last year.

Austin's mum, Jessica Williams said: "Austin was born to perform, keeping his family and friends entertained from a very young age.

PODS' young star Austin Beasley.

"Being chosen to play the role of Nathan in PODS production of The Full Monty was a dream come true and receiving this nomination has totally overwhelmed him."

As well as Austin's nomination, PODS received a further five nominations from NODA. 

The Full Monty has been nominated for Best Musical, Neil Clevett is nominated for Best Individual Performance in a musical for his role as Jerry Lukowski in The Full Monty and PODS Chairman, Mary Garden received a nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a musical for her role as Jeanette Burmeister also in The Full Monty.

The cast of The Good Life.

PODS' recent production of The Good Life has been nominated for a Best Drama award and Nikki Wilson who played Margo Leadbetter received a nomination for Best Individual Performance in a drama.

Austin is continuing to tread the boards with PODS having taken part in their recent panto, The Snow Queen and he is also a member of the newly founded Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society Youth Section – PODYS.

PODS are currently rehearsing their next two shows – Treasure Island, an adaptation of the Robert Louis Stephenson novel, which is on at The Paget Rooms from 23rd to 25th March and Chess – the musical which is on from 17th to 20th May.

Tickets for both shows can be booked at www.ticketsource.co.uk/pods