Glasgow 's Movies to Musicals for young stars to make London debut

Movies to Musicals, which gives children and young people from all backgrounds the chance to perform in top venues with stars of stage and screen, has wowed Scottish audiences since its launch.

Now, the young cast, from all over the country, will perform at Cadogan Hall on April 5, alongside West End stars Jacob Fowler and Jenna Innes, backed by a live orchestra.

Producer Ross Gunning, 31, said he was “so excited” to take his show out of Scotland for the first time.

“It’s crazy to think Movies to Musicals has been going since 2015 and that we have performed to more than 20,000 people,” he says.

Ross Gunning (Image: Colin Mearns/Newsquest)

“Now it's time to showcase Scotland’s talent on one of London's iconic stages. I’m really proud of what we have achieved so far, as no-one else does what we do - we are the company putting Scotland at the forefront of musical theatre.”

Movies to Musicals has enjoyed guest appearances from a host of West End stars over the years, and its patrons including leading lights of stage and screen.

The show will feature a range of musical theatre favourites from the likes of Wicked, Heathers, Chicago, Dear Evan Hansen, Back to the Future, Tina Turner and many more.

Jenna Innes (Image: Newsquest)

Movies to Musicals will be staging its Glasgow show on March 8 before the big trip to London, and Jenna Innes is delighted to be performing in her home city again, alongside Dear Evan Hansen star Ryan Kopel.

Ryan Kopel (Image: Newsquest)

Jenna, who played Veronica in Heathers, said: “I'm really looking forward to returning to Glasgow and performing in one of my favourite cities with such talented young people, and then taking this show to London also.

“It's going to be epic. I can’t wait for people to see the talent on stage.”

Jacob Fowler (Image: Newsquest)

Jacob Fowler, who has had roles in Heathers and The Addams Family, said: “I’m thrilled to be performing with Movies to Musicals for their London debut at Cadogan Hall.

“I owe a big part of my early career to musicals that were adapted from movies, so it’ll be a real pleasure to pay homage at this fabulous event.”

Tickets are on sale for Cadogan Hall via the venue’s website, and for the Glasgow concert at the City Halls via Glasgow Life’s website.

The cast appeared on Britain's Got Talent (Image: Movies to Musicals)

Movies to Musicals has produced a string of sell-out shows over the years.

Recently, the cast wowed judges and viewers alike on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent where they performed a showstopping routine and met hosts Ant and Dec.

More than 2000 young people have come through its doors during the last decade.

Its patrons include former EastEnders actor John Partridge and West End director Sam Hiller, and special guests over the years have included Faye Tozer, from Steps, Louise Dearman, Keith Jack and River City star Gayle Telfer Stevens.