A retired burlesque star has raised more than £17,000 to bring a film based on her life to the big screen.
Kim Chapman launched a crowd- funding campaign to drum up donations for Goodbye Honey earlier this year.
The drama tells the story of performer Kirsty and unfolds over a single night in a cabaret club.
View 4 ImagesFormer burlesque dancer Kim Chapman, whose acting credits include parts in Irvine Welsh’s Crime and BBC drama Nightsleeper as well as Game of Thrones and Shetland, is co-creating the short film inspired with the grief of losing her father.(Image: WSH)
Kim – who has appeared in Game of Thrones, Crime, Nightsleeper and Shetland – is co-writing and will star in the short film, which is inspired by her grief after losing her father.
The 41-year-old from Edinburgh said: “We are overwhelmed and emotional with the support and encouragement we have received over the past six weeks.
“I opened my heart fully, shared my story with all its uncomfortable truths and I am very proud of the story we have gone on to create.
“It is a simple authentic human story dealing with love, loss and reinvention, set against perhaps an unexpected but very real backdrop.
View 4 ImagesKim during her early days in youth theatre
“It has also reinforced that many people connect and resonate with the subjects we explore and find healing in seeing similar stories told. Creating the story has been a truly cathartic experience for me and I hope we can share that catharsis with our audiences.
“We have now hit our fundraising target and secured Creative Scotland match funding, and we are so excited that we will be able to bring this story to the big screen.
“All the support has helped us get there, so thank you again to everyone.
“Creative Scotland are at the beating heart of the creative community and we are so grateful for their support in bringing this project to life.”
View 4 ImagesLivingston actress Kim Chapman in Irvine Welsh drama Crime. Pic ITV
Kim became a burlesque star as Missy Malone before retiring in December.
Under Creative Scotland’s Crowdmatch, every donation to a project is matched pound for pound, up to £250 per donation.
Kim hopes the movie will be screened at film festivals in 2027, with the aim of attracting interest to develop it into a feature film or TV series.
Co-writer David Elliot said: “We all experience grief, and our actions in its wake come simply from being human.
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“This story explores that humanity, the bonds of working performers and the beauty of burlesque.”
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