Allsorts of magic on stage at Kibble
Singers and dancers present a sparkling show
Talented Kibble youngsters have thrilled a packed audience with their annual review show.
Kibble Allsorts showcases singing and dancing and dancers from West College Scotland’s Paisley campus were also involved.
Paisley’s latest music sensation Mandula & Hepzibah also got in on the act.
Kibble Allsorts is run in partnership with The Big Lottery Young Start Fund, which is designed to support events that encourage young people to take part in the arts.
External tutors have been working with the young people for several months to prepare them for their performances.
The Kibble Band impressed with their versions of Go Your Own Way by Fleetwood Mac, Shape of You by Ed Sheeren and Just Can’t Get Enough by Depeche Mode.
The student dancers from the college went back to the 70s with their disco repertoire, complete with vintage outfits.
The evening also saw Mandula & Hepzibah warm up for their supporting role for Paolo Nutini at the Spree festival by playing their own hit, which will feature on the Paisley 2021 album.
Speaking after the event, Kibble’s principal teacher of expressive arts, Laura Cairns, said: “Having events like Kibble Allsorts allows the young people to learn and develop new skills and confidence.
“Throughout the whole process, everyone worked tirelessly to put on such a fantastic evening.
“There are many hours of practice that our musicians dedicate to making the live performances such a success - I want to pay tribute to all of them.”
Chief executive of Kibble, Jim Gillespie, said this was yet another successful showcase.
“It was another fantastic evening showcasing the talent this school has to offer.
“What’s less easy to appreciate is the skilful, thoughtful support that brings the youngsters to this point.
“The confident , capable performances don’t just happen.
“Weeks of hard work allow the boys and girls to conquer their nerves and deliver in front of a packed audience.
“When it all comes together like it did this evening one can’t help but feel incredibly proud of this school.”