A PRESTWICK girl is set to star in The Wizard of Oz on stage at Glasgow's Theatre Royal. 

Kiera Bell, has been busy working on her roar as she tackles the role of the cowardly Lion in the production by Glasgow Theatres' Creative Learning team.

The 16-year-old has enjoyed singing and dancing from a young age and has been recently been preparing for her School Show, We Will Rock You which attracted a huge audience including Gareth Gates.

When she is not on stage, Kiera enjoys spending time with her friends and is a huge fan of Harry Potter. 

She will be supported by the 75-strong cast from across Scotland to retell the well-known story of The Wizard of Oz was originally penned by L. Frank Baum’s in his novel of the same name and follows Dorothy and her pet dog after they swept from Kansas by a tornado to the magical land of Oz. 

Hopeful to return home, the Munchkins and Glinda the Good Witch of the East suggest they find the Wonderful Wizard of Oz and ask for his help. 

After setting path on the yellow brick road, they meet some new friends including a Scarecrow who wants a brain, a Tin Woodsman who needs a heart, and a cowardly Lion who longs to be courageous. 

But before the great and powerful Oz considers their wishes, he demands they bring him the broom of the Wicked Witch of the West – will they succeed before the witch gets her hands on the coveted ruby slippers?

This spellbinding musical features the much-loved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score including Somewhere Over The Rainbow, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, and We’re Off To See The Wizard.

The Wizard of Oz will take to the stage at the Theatre Royal July 22 and 23.