Auchinleck: Libby Graham's daughter Codi in pantomime

Libby Graham's 10-year-old daughter, Codi Wallace was selected as one of just a handful of youngsters who will be performing as part of Goldilocks and the Three Bears.

The show will take place in 'The Big Top' at the Ayrshire Athletics Arena, due to the ongoing makeover of the Palace Theatre in Kilmarnock.

Codi was thrilled to learn she had been selected. (Image: Submitted) The youngster followed in the family footsteps of mum and dance teacher Libby, as well as older sisters Eleace and Brooke, and also performed in last year's panto.

Having been a born performer, Libby has no doubt that Codi will shine again this year.

The cast hard at work. (Image: Submitted) “Codi has been dancing since she was two," Libby said.

"And she’s been successful with her freestyle stuff, but she loves to perform and she loves to be on stage.

“She was in it last year and she’s part of it again this year, which we’re all chuffed with and she’s so excited for it.

“She’s been rehearsing nonstop since November 4, and it’s been some long days included in that.

“Her passion and enthusiasm would leave a lot of adults standing, never mind somebody her age.

“It’s great for somebody her age to be able to go out of their comfort zone like that and meet new friends through this and just experience something different."

Codi will take part in 19 shows. (Image: Submitted) Codi is part of one of three groups that will alternate throughout the shows, with the Auchinleck youngster being on stage for a total of 19 performance.

With a mixture of afternoon shows for schools, matinees and evening shows, Libby is keen to see as many of the shows as possible.

She added: “Codi is just so full of energy for it and she can’t wait. As soon as finished with last year’s performances she told me she was desperate to be part of this year again.

“These other kids almost become their family because they spend so long with them, but it’s great for her to have such enthusiasm for something like this.

“Her school has been amazing with her and we’re all so pleased because she has put in so much hard work.

“We’re going along for her first show, and then we’ll go on Christmas Eve and then we’ll go to her last show as well."

Tickets can still be bought for a selection of times and dates for the show on the East Ayrshire Leisure website.