Local kids from Kibble Education and Care Centre are to star in their very own Scottish version of Cinderella this week (9th, 10th Dec).
McCinders follows the story of how an innocent daughter’s life is turned upside down after her lonely father finds love on the internet.
The impositions of the evil step sisters, Fran and Anna, make for a thoroughly entertaining and Scottish themed take on the original.
The youngsters were joined on stage by the actor Jasmin Riggins, star of the award winning Ken Loach film Angel’s Share. Jasmin, 23, took the time to star in the play along with some of her fellow students as part of their acting studies with West College Scotland.
Speaking ahead of the performance, Jasmin said: “I love pantomimes, they are always great fun and put me in the mood for Christmas. I jumped at the chance to get involved at Kibble this year because it will be great experience for me and my classmates.
“I have worked on a short film with staff from Kibble before so I know all about the important work that they do on campus with the youngsters. McCinders is just one part of that, and acting alongside the kids will benefit them as well.”
Jasmin, who has also starred in the BBC Scotland soap River City, talked about how fame has affected her life since she started acting: “I have always wanted to perform from a young age. When I was younger, my mum took me to dancing classes, but after an injury when I was around 14, she started to take to me Glasgow Acting Academy.
“Life has not changed that much to be honest. I am very grounded and I am happy living with my mum in the East End of Glasgow. The biggest change since being cast is that it has made me even more determined to get more work in acting because I have enjoyed it so much.”
Starring as Anna this year, Creative Arts Development Officer Gavin Sinclair said: “I just want to thank Jasmin and all the students from West College Scotland. Their input has been vital in helping the Kibble youngsters put on such an impressive show.
“The confident, capable performances don’t just happen and weeks of hard work allow the boys and girls to conquer their nerves and deliver in front of a packed audience. When it all comes together like it did this evening you can’t help but feel incredibly proud of this school.”
