S2 EP2 Ruairidh McDonald - ‘I was 3 when I did my first solo, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’

On this week’s Episode Sarah chats to actor, singer & dancer Rhuairidh McDonald mid way through starring in the uk & Ireland tour of the musical Mary Poppins. Rhuairidh definitely carries the magic of theatre with him & it was a delight to capture some of that sparkle. We get to hear about his work as a child actor, the audition process, landing a westend role, life on tour and staying grounded. His Grandma was one of his biggest cheerleaders and would always say. ‘Whits fur ye’ll no go by ye’ He also credits mentor @officialfionakennedy for believing in him & giving him one of his first lead acting roles.Rhuairidh is not only in the current UK & Ireland tour of Mary Poppins but can also be seen in the opening number on Big Night of Musicals on BBC iPlayer.This programme was originally produced for Speysound Radio.