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Bishopbriggs girl is all White!



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THIS week, reporter Alistair Mackay speaks to Frances McCann.
The 18-year-old from Bishopbriggs is currently delighting panto fans of all ages at the SECC, playing the fairytale princess Snow White.
Frances, a former St Matthew's Primary and Turnbull High pupil, is studying towards an HND in musical theatre at the Glasgow Academy Musical Theatre Arts (GAMTA).
Have you always been interested in performing

I've always loved singing and dancing. My family could tell I was interested so they encouraged me from a young age.

I was in St. Matthew's school choir then I was involved in dance school and drama school before my sister came across an advert for GAMTA.
Everything just went from there and the course has been going really well so far.

How did you get the role as a fairytale superstar?

Snow White was always going to be the role I would go for as I thought she would be brilliant to play.

I thought the audition went well but it was a bit difficult as a few of my friends went for the same part.

So there was the pressure of the audition and the difficulty of knowing you were up against your friends.

How did you feel when you discovered you had got the part?

We were all still in class when the list went up so we were desperate to go and find out who was playing who.

It was really exciting to find out I was going to be Snow White and all my family and friends are all so happy and proud.

My family have always loved to see me dance but they are enjoying seeing me in panto too.

Did you have any first-night jitters?

The first show was a bit nerve-racking but it was all worth it.
Before going on I could feel my heart pounding and my throat going dry, but it was a great show.

We've been going for around two weeks now and it is a bit tiring. However, this is what I've always wanted to do so that doesn't get me down.

Is this a traditional version of Snow White or are there any changes we might not recognise?

It runs along the same lines as the story and we have some of the well-known Disney songs like Heigh-Ho and Whistle While You Work.

There are also original songs written by GAMTA's principal Stuart Bird and some songs from things like High School Musical which a lot of people will recognise.

Do you have any favourite scenes in the show?

My favourite scene is definitely the last one where I am in the glass coffin and the prince saves the day.

It is a really magical moment and the set is absolutely fantastic.
The audience really get into the moment so to be involved in something like that is absolutely wonderful.

What would you like to do once you leave GAMTA?

Hopefully I will start working in the West End. That is definitely my dream.

Are there any West End shows in particular you would want to star in?
I have always wanted to be in Miss Saigon as it is such an amazing show but then I saw Wicked and loved everything about it.

The music, the story and the cast were all fantastic so to be involved in Wicked would be wonderful.

Getting to know you

First car: I don't drive
First record: Spice by the Spice Girls
Favourite TV programme: Heroes
Book currently reading: I'm rereading all the Harry Potter books.
Favourite holiday destination: Hong Kong
Famous person most like to meet: Beyonce

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  • Last Updated: 24 December 2007 12:20 PM
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