Steal the Show
Cinders appeal
How the chance to perform changes everything.
Imagine: you are nine years old, waiting in the wings beside your favourite professional dancer, about to go on stage as Young Cinders. Your costume pristine, the lights down, the audience in their seats. Everyone in anticipation.
Jamie Drummond (age 13)
Jamie performed in the first production of Cinders in 2023.
Performing on stage was an amazing chance to do what I love. The energy flows through my body and all the nerves just disappear.’
Ava Morrison as Clara and Jamie Drummond as Fritz in The Nutcracker
Harvey and Charley
Company Soloist Harvey Littlefield and Artist Charley Austin were both cast in Scottish Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel when they were 10 years old. Harvey recalls thinking
‘Wow, these people do this every day. That could be me one day!’
Charley adds: ‘Performing on stage back then was a turning point for me; after that I had no plan B. I just wanted to dance forever.’
Soloist Harvey Littlefield and Scottish Ballet Associates
Ava Morrison (age 12)
‘I absolutely loved the role of Clara. I secretly pretended the audience wasn’t there so I could just get lost in the music and enjoy every minute of being on stage.’
Ava’s mum says: ‘Ava was thinking about the ballet path but dancing as Clara cemented it for her. She is now hoping to be a company dancer one day.’
Ava Morrison as Clara and Principal Jessica Fyfe as The Sugar Plum Fairy in The Nutcracker
Will you help young dancers take the step from studio to stage?
The company, audiences and proud parents love seeing the young dancers on stage. But it takes extra commitment to perform with the professional company; chaperoning, safeguarding, travel to venues, rehearsals and costume fittings, certification and paperwork.
And this takes funding. Your kind gift will help our young dancers steal the show again this winter. Thank you for your commitment and support to Scottish Ballet.
Will you make a gift today?
Gifts of £125 or over will be listed in our souvenir programme and website. If you wish to remain anonymous please email poppy.sexton@scottishballet.co.uk
I’d like to support the Steal the Show Appeal by card
Give by cheque
We welcome cheques too! Please make them payable to Scottish Ballet and send to:
FREEPOST RTCE-KABC-XHJJ
Scottish Ballet
Attn Hilda de Groot – Philanthropy Team
25 Albert Drive
Glasgow, G41 2PE
Give by Bank Transfer
Account name: Scottish Ballet Sort code: 83-46-00 Account No: 10122413. Reference: Cinders Appeal or Cinders Appeal Anon if you do not wish to be listed.
If you live in the US and would like to make a tax-deductible donation, you can do so here.
Thank you to all who have kindly donated so far:
Dr Gerald Paton
and all others who have made generous donations.
See where we’re touring
The Scandal at Mayerling
8 – 24 Apr 2027
Multiple venues
The Scandal at Mayerling
8 – 24 Apr 2027
Multiple venues
