Panto time at Charleston Academy.

Organiser’s of the Charleston Academy’s Pantomime, Cinderella are urging would-be panto-goers to get their tickets soon before they are completely sold out.

This traditional pantomime for all the family to enjoy, including humour, songs, dance, and audience participation will take place on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th at 7.30 pm, and on Saturday 16th there will be a 2pm matinee and 7.30pm evening performances.

The cast has a full range of age groups from 1st year through to 6th year pupils.  The main characters are played by 5th year pupils Emma Morrison (Cinderella), and Eilidh Scott (Prince Charming), 6th year pupils Liam MacAskill (Buttons), while 4th year pupils Michael Clark and Gavin Campbell are playing the ugly sisters 'Jordan and Jodie'. Morna Harding in 4th year is playing the part of the wicked stepmother. Fairy Godmother is 5th year pupil Siobhan Duff  with her two apprentice fairies ‘Cough Drop’ and ‘Eye Drop’ played by Ishbel Barr and Kayleigh O'Neill both 2nd year pupils. In addition to the principal characters, there is a chorus of 19 and 6 dancers.

Fiona Stuart, Expressive Arts Teacher said: “The show is packed full of songs, and dance moves from the chorus and dancers. The Academy’s technical department has also come up with some great special effects, and a wonderful pumpkin coach. The art department have also painted some wonderful scenery for us too. We also have a live band consisting of Piano, drum kit, guitar, bass, flute/clarinet, saxophone, trumpet and trombone. So putting all this together, with professional lighting and we promise a great show for everyone. Most of the shows are selling quickly but there are tickets left for the Saturday matinee performance.”

Tickets for Cinderella can be bought from the Charleston Academy school office on 01463 234324 or online at www.thebooth.co.uk. Prices are Children £3 and Adults £6.