To those who step into Peter’s Bakery in Kirkintilloch for their morning rolls, Jade McDonald is Peter’s hard-working daughter who has helped make the award-winning pies for the last 11 years.

But, to others, Jade is an actress who recently made her London debut – and has been in a crazy whirlwind ever since. 

“One night I’m on stage getting a standing ovation and a few hours later I’m in my dad’s bakery making rolls at 3am,” Jade joked. 

She added: “It’s not very glamorous but I love it. I get to follow my dreams because of my dad. He’s so proud of me, he’s just an amazing man.” 

(Image: Image of Jade McDonald, supplied)

Starring in Des Dillon’s anti-sectarian play Singin' I'm no a Billie, She's a Tim – Jade made her debut on May 15 at the Red Lion Theatre in London.

Jade plays the role of Tim, a Celtic fan who is forced to share a jail cell with Rangers supporter Billy (Played by Dionne Frati) on the day of a major clash between the teams.  

As the play progresses, the two exchange banter and insults fuelled by generations of deep-seated bigotry. But, faced with the prospect of being locked up together for hours they have to choose between carrying on their feud or finding common ground.

The play first debuted 20 years ago with a full male cast and has since been reworked to include a female perspective of supporting the Glasgow game. 

The play remains to be one of the most successful touring productions from Scotland. 

Jade said: “It's just amazing to be part of the history of this play and it was really well received in England which was such a relief.

“My family and friends travelled from Scotland and Wales for the debut. The support was so heartwarming.” 

Jade added: “This play is all about the opportunity to learn and educate people because there is so much realism in it.

“There’s a bit where the prison officer (played by Rachel Ogilvie who starred in River City, Silent Witness, Taggart), reveals to the two girls that her grandson is going through a heart operation and Billy and Tim put football aside as they realise there are bigger things going on in the world than football rivalry.  

“I think that poignancy speaks to the audiences.” 

(Image: Image: Supplied)

(Image: Images: Supplied)

Since her debut, Jade has been picked up by a London-based agent and is ready to start the next chapter of her career. 

But, she’s not finished with Singin' I'm no a Billie, She's a Tim any time soon as the play will head to Edinburgh Fringe this August and the Pavilion Theatre in Glasgow next year. 

Jade said: “I’m just so excited that I get to do it all over again.”

Tickets for the Pavilion Theatre show are out now and can be purchased HERE