The Courier & Advertiser (Perth and Perthshire Edition)
Stars voice support for Glamis Prom by signing up to play castle concert
jennifer mclaren
Stars of the stage and screen have been announced as part of the line-up for this summer’s Glamis Prom.
The Scottish Pops Orchestra will be joined on August 25 by big names including West End superstar Kerry Ellis, Tom Urie of BBC Proms in the Park and Saskia Eng, who starred on The Voice. With tickets already on sale, organisers are to reveal more exciting acts in the coming weeks.
The Glamis Prom has become a highlight of the summer season for music lovers who enjoy entertainment against the backdrop of the historic Angus castle.
The theme for this year’s event is the Great British Songbook and the medley of home-grown classics will include music from Elgar to Ed Sheeran, as well as a few surprises along the way.
Kerry Ellis, who has performed in musicals such as Wicked, We Will Rock You, Oliver! and Les Miserables, said: “I’m delighted to be joining the Glamis Prom this year. I’m honoured to be continually supported by the amazing Scottish crowds. I’m so excited to be performing at this magical event.”
Kerry has collaborated with artists such as Brian May. In 2015 she took over the role of Grizabella in Cats from Nicole Scherzinger.
Also performing will be Tom Urie, who is best known for his role as Big Bob in BBC drama River City.
The accomplished musician, singer, writer and producer trained at Perth College. He recently shed an impressive 19 stone and has gone on to reach new musical heights, such as singing Nessun Dorma with the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra at the broadcaster’s Proms in the Park.
The youngest headliner is 16-year-old Saskia, the Edinburgh singer who wowed judges on The Voice UK this year.