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Maureen Carr

@weemo67.bsky.social

Actor, Artistic Director of Witsherface a comedy collective and theatre company.

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🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁒󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘ well done boys!

18.11.2025 21:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
IT'S WITSMAS! WITH WITSHERFACE & DJ KAREN DUNBAR AT ST LUKE'S Witsherface Christmas Fundraiser @ St Luke's. 80s Disco with Karen Dunbar as DJ. Surprises and prizes. Dress 80s glam or Festive Chic!

πŸͺ©Grab your leg warmers & Join us for a 1980s themed disco fundraiser on 27 December at St Luke’s. DJ Karen Dunbar will spin the hits all night long to support Witsherface Dress to impress in your best shoulder pads and synth-pop vibes! #80sDiscoFundraiser #StLukes #KarenDunbar

10.11.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Joyce McMillan: Cumbernauld Theatre shouldn't be forced to close because of an admin fail The crisis at Cumbernauld Theatre raises some important questions, writes Joyce McMillan. In particular: should an otherwise successful arts organisation ever be put at risk simply because of a failur...

62 years after it was founded as a New Town community initiative, Cumbernauld Theatre faces closure, after Creative Scotland rejected its multi-year funding application. But why is such a successful and much-loved theatre having to fight for its life? www.scotsman.com/arts-and-cul...?

23.10.2025 15:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Forgive the self promotion but a couple of events coming up that I'm taking part in. On Thursday 25th I'm on a panel with Neil Forsyth (Guilt, The Gold) Really looking forward to this....I think it might be full but you might be able to register for the online version if you fancy it.

23.09.2025 10:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The magnificent SSP are now on Bluesky. Give them a follow.

22.08.2025 11:46 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whether you write alone or collaborate like these two, you only have until 5pm on Monday 7th of July to submit to Stage To Page and this month we have the amazing Douglas Maxwell as our guest host so get cracking folks. Guidelines in the second pic.

26.06.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Emerging artists networking at Framework Festival 2025 in a green filter. There are two banners to create the appearance of an Instagram post. The text β€œFramework’s Fringe Takeover, apply by 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025”

Emerging artists networking at Framework Festival 2025 in a green filter. There are two banners to create the appearance of an Instagram post. The text β€œFramework’s Fringe Takeover, apply by 5pm on Monday 30th June 2025”

Framework’s Fringe Takeover is back for 2025 πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ“²

We’re giving emerging artists in Scotland the opportunity to promote their work for the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe via our social media channels!

πŸ”— For more info & to apply: www.frameworktheatre.com/fringetakeover

06.06.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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'Stakes could not be higher' Poland’s election is a pivotal moment for all of Europe From the future of the EU to the survival of right-wing populist politics and the war in Ukraine, the stakes in this knife edge vote in could not be…

Poland’s election is a pivotal moment for Europe ... and beyond - My big international tead today- πŸ‘‡
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520557...

01.06.2025 10:38 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blurry image from the Framework Festival 2024 panel discussion with an orange filter. The text β€œfinancial support bursary”.

Blurry image from the Framework Festival 2024 panel discussion with an orange filter. The text β€œfinancial support bursary”.

If some financial support would help you to join us at Framework Festival - please do apply for a bursary via our website: www.frameworktheatre.com/framework-fest πŸ”—

Make sure to fill out the short form by 12pm (noon) tomorrow! 🧑

13.05.2025 09:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

β€œThe festival is a popular highlight in the city’s cultural calendar and Scotland’s literary scene and holds a special place in the hearts of the people of Glasgow and beyond.”

09.05.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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STUDIO3: This week's performance schedule...

Come along to a stand-alone evening performance or book in for a 3-show event day!

BOOK ONLINE: www.tron.co.uk/whats-on/

28.04.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of a script and notepad on a desk, in the background are a group of actors sitting down for a workshop in Traverse Theatre. The text reads: Open Casting Workshop, applications close Sunday 11 May

Photo of a script and notepad on a desk, in the background are a group of actors sitting down for a workshop in Traverse Theatre. The text reads: Open Casting Workshop, applications close Sunday 11 May

Traverse Theatre will be holding Scottish Casting Network workshops on Monday, 23rd June 2025. The workshops will be held in Traverse 1, Traverse Theatre. Complete the Google Form application before 5pm on Sunday, 11th May 2025. www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/scottis...

28.04.2025 11:02 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Blurry image from Framework Festival 2024 with orange filter. Text contains information about the casting call featured in caption.

Blurry image from Framework Festival 2024 with orange filter. Text contains information about the casting call featured in caption.

We’re so excited to have β€˜Witchy Slag Gals’ performed at our Framework Festival 2025 scratch!Β πŸŽͺ

Set in the kitchen of a fourth-floor tenement flat in Edinburgh, β€˜Witchy Slag Gals’ is a thrilling comedy-horror written by Rose Murray.

28.04.2025 10:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Three people on stage. The nun on the right and the nun on the left are cheering while the sister in the middle looks a bit shocked .

Three people on stage. The nun on the right and the nun on the left are cheering while the sister in the middle looks a bit shocked .

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✝️These sisters are now on stage, doin' it for themselves...

Join us this week for Nun of Your Business, as the sisters prepare to welcome a special guest all the way from Rome...only for things to go hilariously wrong when a burglar shows up.

Performing at Γ’ran MΓ³r Glasgow until Sat 26 April

22.04.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Could you be our next Festival Director?

We are starting our search for the next Festival Director whose role is vital in the success of #EdChildrensFest and supporting the work of the Scottish arts sector for young audiences.

Find out more on our website
www.imaginate.org.uk/about/vacanc...

22.04.2025 13:30 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
Photo of Brooke Walker. She is a young actor, posed against a black background, wearing a dark green top. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

Photo of Brooke Walker. She is a young actor, posed against a black background, wearing a dark green top. She has blonde hair and blue eyes.

MONUMENTAL #Edinburgh900 cast - Brooke Walker as Saint Triduana

Brooke Walker is a visually impaired actor who trained at The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Some of her professional credits include: Dog Squad, RNIB’s Before You Ask Campaign and Medea National Theatre of Scotland.

17.04.2025 17:44 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

ICYMI: Just TWO DAYS left to express your interest in auditioning to join our Ensemble! Auditions are due to take place on Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th May, and full details can be found here: www.lungha.com/2025/04/audi...

14.04.2025 10:39 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Shona smiles at something off camera, playfully. A group of Community Company stand behind her.

Shona smiles at something off camera, playfully. A group of Community Company stand behind her.

The Community Company stand around a script.

The Community Company stand around a script.

Tony Strachan looks thoughtfully into the distance.

Tony Strachan looks thoughtfully into the distance.

The Young Quines surround Yana Harris, intensely.

The Young Quines surround Yana Harris, intensely.

Today is our last day of rehearsals before we head to the Lochgelly Centre! 🎭

We can't wait to bring Frankie Stein alive this week! (Did you see what we did there? πŸ˜‰ )

If you want to see what we've been stitching together (πŸ˜‰ ) don't miss your chance to see this electrifying (πŸ˜‰ ) show πŸ§Ÿβ€β™€οΈ πŸ€–

13.04.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Hannah Low. She has long black hair, is wearing a black jacket and brown jumper, smiling. The background is autumn trees.

Photo of Hannah Low. She has long black hair, is wearing a black jacket and brown jumper, smiling. The background is autumn trees.

MONUMENTAL #Edinburgh900 playwright - Hannah Low @hannahlow.bsky.social

Hannah is a Chinese/Scottish writer, actor and theatre-maker with a passion for creating stories promoting diverse voices. Projects in development are supported by Vanishing Point, Imaginate, National Theatre of Scotland.

12.04.2025 14:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ CAST ANNOUNCEMENT πŸ“£

We're delighted to reveal the cast of #TheBrownDoll, a new drama by West End star Cilla Silvia.

⭐ Farah Ahmed
⭐ Sharan Atwal
⭐ Rachel Ogilvy
⭐ Mehren Yar

11.04.2025 13:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of Emily Ingram. She has long brown hair and is wearing a navy shirt and black leather jacket. She smiles to something off camera. The background is a sandstone building.

Photo of Emily Ingram. She has long brown hair and is wearing a navy shirt and black leather jacket. She smiles to something off camera. The background is a sandstone building.

Announcing our Director for MONUMENTAL #Edinburgh900 - Emily Ingram is a theatre and filmmaker, working primarily as a director and writer. Directing credits include work for Traverse Theatre (Tam O’Shanter, 2023), National Theatre Of Scotland (Squeezy Yogurt, 2020), and The Grandmothers Grimm.

08.04.2025 08:18 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Meet the casts for this week's First Look readings! πŸŽ‰

This lovely lot will be bringing Morna Young and Jess Brodie's new plays to life for the very first time. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness the early stages of these scripts in development.

πŸ“… Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM

07.04.2025 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A hand holds a pile of flyers, with the Frankie Stein poster on them.

A hand holds a pile of flyers, with the Frankie Stein poster on them.

The posters and flyers are here! πŸ€–

If you’re in the mood for a sci-fi dark comedy feminist adaptation then we’ve got the show for you - coming to the Lochgelly centre this April 🎢

If you see one of our posters out and about take a photo and tag us - we’d love to share πŸ’š

01.04.2025 14:25 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hear a bit more about Rose Tinted by Morna Young ahead of its First Look reading next Tuesday! 🌹

A story of trauma, an imaginary friend, and the colour pink, Rose Tinted explores the choice between fantasy and reality.

πŸ“… Tue 8 Apr, 7PM

03.04.2025 11:33 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ“£ CAST ANNOUNCEMENT πŸ“£

ZoΓ« Hunter will be starring in Jocasta, a new drama by Nikki Kalkman putting a fresh twist on a classic Greek tragedy.

Join Jocasta, mother of Oedipus, as she stands at the gates of the Underworld, seeking safe passage from the judgmental Gods...

27.03.2025 15:01 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Tamara Harvey and Jemima Levick on taking over an organisation A Sense Of Direction Β· Episode

Very happy to say that A Sense Of Direction, the chat I do for Stage Directors UK is back - and now it is a podcast!

Here is episode one, featuring RSC co-AD Tamara Harvey and @trontheatre.bsky.social boss Jemima Levick discussing the challenges of a new job...
open.spotify.com/episode/36fA...

20.03.2025 09:23 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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River City and Shetland star on the buzz around new Glasgow play ON THE set of TV drama Shetland, Lesley Hart came face to face with the woman who inspired her to become an actor.

"It is a beautiful play, about a schoolgirl dealing with all the usual dramas of teenage life, who then gets some absolutely heartbreaking news"

River City and Shetland star Lesley Hart chatted to Glasgow Times about directing next week's new drama Wasps.

Opens on Monday at Γ’ran MΓ³r!

15.03.2025 09:16 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
CASTING CALL: Monumental will take the form of an outdoor walking tour of central Edinburgh. Actors will play β€œliving statues” which come to life to tell the stories of five historical women.

Availability: Rehearsals 4-9 May, performances 10 + 17 May.

Fee: Β£504.00 (Β£126.00 per day, ITC minimum).

Apply with CV and self-tape by 10am Friday 21 March.

fbombtheatre.co.uk/opportunities

CASTING CALL: Monumental will take the form of an outdoor walking tour of central Edinburgh. Actors will play β€œliving statues” which come to life to tell the stories of five historical women. Availability: Rehearsals 4-9 May, performances 10 + 17 May. Fee: Β£504.00 (Β£126.00 per day, ITC minimum). Apply with CV and self-tape by 10am Friday 21 March. fbombtheatre.co.uk/opportunities

CASTING: We are looking for five Edinburgh-based female actors to be part of our new show in May - could it be you? Read the casting breakdowns and head to the link below to apply.

fbombtheatre.co.uk/opportunities

12.03.2025 12:16 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Tickets on sale for Edinburgh Fringe!

11.03.2025 16:33 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Text reads Frrankie Stein in a neon orange "tech" font. The background is multicoloured blue, green and magenta.

What appears to be a young woman is screaming in the centre. We see to either side two images of her, one sad, one smiling. It almost looks like she has three heads.

Text reads Frrankie Stein in a neon orange "tech" font. The background is multicoloured blue, green and magenta. What appears to be a young woman is screaming in the centre. We see to either side two images of her, one sad, one smiling. It almost looks like she has three heads.

Frankie Stein– Is she human? Is she AI? πŸ§Ÿβ€

Inspired by Mary Shelley’s gothic novel, Frankie Stein is a darkly comic, sci-fi play with songs exploring gender, power and technologyπŸ’š

Stay tuned for ticket info, team announcements & more πŸ‘€

Written by Julia Taudevin
Music & Lyrics by Bethany Tennick

11.03.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2

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