TWO years of planning and building came to fruition when a new performing arts centre opened at Manor School.

The centre opened on Saturday with a performance of The Flying Doctor by Moliere, from pupils.

Head teacher Brian Crosby said: "This is the beginning of an exciting era of performing arts at Manor School, and hopefully the success of our specialist school bid will bring exciting plans for our work in performing arts for out students in the future."

Updated: 09:05 Wednesday, October 01, 2003