A dance show in Abingdon has been deemed a "huge success" despite being plunged into darkness when a power cut struck earlier this month.
The showcase was in celebration of Kidlington-based Mini Professionals Dance Academy's 10th anniversary.
It had been in the works for months, and brought more than 200 dancers together at the Amey Theatre in Abingdon.
But the first performance was interrupted by a power cut that put the theatre in darkness and led to the cancellation of the show's second half.
Bethany Gorton, owner of the Mini Professionals Dance Academy, said: "During the interval of Sunday's matinee show, all of the power suddenly went off.
"We escorted the audience outside of the theatre and contacted SSE immediately, who informed us that sadly the power wouldn't be back on until 3pm.
"We had to make the incredibly difficult decision to send the audience away, offering them a free ticket to the evening show instead."
She said the academy was "pleasantly surprised by how many audience members returned to watch the children shining on stage", given it coincided with the Euros final on July 14.
She added: "The children handled the situation brilliantly, and we entertained the students in the sunshine until the power returned.
"Everyone remained positive and the evening show was a huge success.
"Our first rule is kindness and compassion, which is probably why the show weekend ran so smoothly."
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