Magical Christmas present introduced to lift cash for psychological well being
ONE of Scotland’s main performing arts colleges has introduced it will likely be internet hosting its annual magical Christmas present to lift important funds for a outstanding psychological well being charity.
Happening for one evening solely on December thirteenth at Edinburgh’s Usher Corridor, MGA Academy has promised that the extravaganza may have one thing for the entire household to take pleasure in, with proceeds being donated to Scottish Motion for Psychological Well being (SAMH).
Throughout ‘A Christmas Want’, 250 college students will take to the stage to carry out an entire host of festive songs and dances that goal to get audiences within the festive spirit.
Marcella Macdonald, Principal of The MGA Academy, stated: “We’re thrilled to current this Christmas present to Edinburgh audiences and unfold some festive cheer throughout probably the most fantastic time of the yr.
“We’re proud that A Christmas Want will elevate important funds and consciousness for SAMH, a trigger crucial to supporting wellbeing throughout Scotland at a time of yr when psychological well being points may be at a disaster level.
“This present is all the time a favorite amongst college students and workers, and we’ve got so many extremely proficient college students who’re desirous to placed on a unbelievable efficiency to create some Christmas magic.”
Cash raised might be donated to SAMH which operates over 70 providers in communities throughout Scotland, offering psychological well being social care assist, addictions, and employment providers, amongst others.
Catriona Wilson, Neighborhood and Occasions Fundraiser at SAMH stated: “We’re thrilled that the MGA Academy has chosen to lift funds for SAMH once more this yr.
At SAMH, we all know how a psychological well being downside can have an effect on every thing. It will possibly have probably the most profound affect on {our relationships}, our work, our wellbeing and our high quality of life.
The funds raised will assist us elevate consciousness, promote good psychological well being and assist these in Scotland who want it most. From all of us at SAMH, a heartfelt thanks.”
A Christmas Want has been a challenge months within the making, with college students present process rehearsals on high of their regular course schedules to good a variety of beloved Christmas songs, dances, and festive sketches.
Audiences can count on timeless vacation tunes with a twist, imaginative new takes on custom, and touching moments that embody the heat and togetherness that the Christmas season evokes.
The MGA Academy has turn out to be Scotland’s high hub for nurturing the subsequent technology of musical theatre, performing, and dance stars. It prides itself on pushing younger creatives to attain their highest potential.
The Academy is authorised by the Scottish {Qualifications} Company, the Imperial Society for the Academics of Dance, and is Scotland’s solely absolutely accredited faculty with the UK’s Council for Dance, Drama and Musical Theatre.
To learn extra in regards to the proficient college students on the MGA Academy of Performing Arts, please go to their web site right here: The MGA Academy of Performing Arts
To learn extra about SAMH, please go to their web site: https://www.samh.org.uk/
