CHRISTY Bullock-Walker is not fazed by the thought of choreographing one of Glasgow’s biggest musical theatre shows.
The 18-year-old, who is a student at Hamilton Theatre Arts in the West End, will be putting 70 children and young people through their paces at theIt is a long way from her first, tentative steps into musical theatre as an anxious 12-year-old, she agrees.“When I see how far I’ve come, it makes me feel really grateful for everything Movies To Musicals has done for me,” she says. “I suffer from anxiety and I was always really scared of singing, although I loved to dance.
and West End director Sam Hiller, and special guests over the years have included Faye Tozer, from Steps, and River City star Gayle Telfer Stevens.Its 10th anniversary show, at the Armadillo on February 17, 2024, will also include a 22-piece orchestra and a 100-strong choir. Ross, who runs Movies to Musicals on top of his full-time day job as an events manager, said: “It’s crazy we’re celebrating 10 years – it has gone by so quickly. I’m really proud of what we have achieved. No-one else does what we do - we are the company puttingHe adds: “It’s about so much more too. Many of the young people who come to us struggle with confidence, and we’re really proud of the fact we provide a safe and open place for everyone to just be themselves.
“And seeing the growth in some of these kids, like Christy, for example, watching them become triple-threat dancers, singers and actors, is what keeps me doing this. It’s hard, especially trying to find funding, but I absolutely love it.”Christy, from Bishopbriggs, plans to move to London after she graduates.
“I want to go for it,” she says, determinedly. “I know it will be hard, but my training, and my experience in Movies To Musicals, has really helped prepare me.Movies to Musicals 10th Anniversary show is at the SEC Armadillo on February 17. Visit the SEC website for tickets.Readers’ comments: You are personally liable for the content of any comments you upload to this website, so please act responsibly.
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