But drama is often present thanks to their personal lives – causing the cast to occasionally burst into song to express themselves. Is this the real-life Glee?
Meet some of the cast below and decide for yourself!
Fayy
***Street dancer ***
Feisty Fayy has been left in a difficult position after her mutual best friends Gilly and Levi fell out, causing their dance group Trilogy to break up. Being so close to two men can also mean potential love interests are scared away.
Gilly
***Choreographer ***
Gilly is very close to Fayy, but does their relationship run deeper than friendship? He desperately wants Trilogy to hit the big time and Levi leaving them in the lurch has definitely but the brakes on his plans for world domination.
Jayden
***Personal trainer ***
His job keeps him pumped, and Jayden is known for having an ego as big as his biceps. While he’s more than happy to offer the ladies of South London a shoulder to cry on, boyfriends don’t stop him coming onto them, meaning he often has to make a swift exit.
Lady Lykes
Rapper
This rapper has plans to be the UK’s answer to Nicki Minaj and even has a self-confessed ‘Big Butt’ like the star. She’s fierce and quick with her lyrics and loves to challenge society’s view on what is beautiful.
Nyomi "Ny"
Singer
She’s enjoyed success on London’s underground scene but Ny has her eye on the big time – but only on her own terms. Taking a job as a carer to make ends meet has had a big impact on her dreams, and her music career has suffered.
**South Side Story is available on BBC iPlayer
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