'Space Odyssey’ - a delightful deviation from the traditional themes of Christmas - offered a tale of sci-fi thrills.

It began with stolen NASA codes which saw space being turned upside down, and ended with dance-offs, live music and a fittingly festive sparkly reveal. The show ran over two days, with children, teachers and helpers all working especially hard in the lead up with rehearsals, choreography and costume changes to ensure the stars aligned.

A packed audience of parents, families and colleagues were treated to a Christmas sing-along at the end; the perfect round off to another school year.

Lucy Chetty, Head of Education at Sight Scotland, said: “Again our annual Christmas show was a huge hit. The creativity, dedication, and teamwork displayed by both staff and pupils were truly inspiring. It was wonderful to see the joy and festive spirit shining through in every performance."

A huge well done to everyone involved - to the dedication of our incredible Royal Blind School staff and teachers and to the commitment and enthusiasm of all the talented young pupils who took part. 

You can see some of the photos from the first night below.

On stage, a man in a comic black wig screams at a sparkly decorated pretend computer, behind him a backdrop of stars.
Two young girls in wheelchairs on a colourful stage, adorned with sparkly and starry costumes, alongside their teachers who wear tinsel around their necks
On a darkly lit stage, dances a woman in black waving a sparkly pom-pom and holding the hand of a young boy who sits in a wheelchair
A boy on-stage in a wheelchair smiles widely and claps his hands, a sparkly balloon behind him, surrounded by other performers dressed for the show
A young girl stands on-stage wearing a pink hoodie and jeans, she holds a microphone as she sings a brilliant solo to open the show
A boy in a space-themed decorated wheelchair grins widely whilst dancing to music, a person in a long black hooded robe behind him
A young girl in a t-shirt with stars adorning it stares entranced at a string of fairy lights held in front of her
QTVI teacher, Pam, stands on-stage in the centre of a circle of people dressed in a sparkly silver Christmas tree outfit, the dancers surrounding her all wear red sparkly hats and are doing jazz hands

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