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thick skin, elastic heart
By Drew Taylor-Wilson–
A collection of contemporary spoken-word monologues and group poems, giving voice to a generation, frequently reduced to a sound-bite in mass media.
The Slocan Ramblers
SoundhouseBlending impressive bluegrass virtuosity with a fresh contemporary appeal, The Slocan Ramblers mix fine originals with rowdy old-time numbers.
Fibres
By Frances Poet–
Written by award-winning playwright Frances Poet (Gut), Fibres tells the story of the terrible legacy of asbestosis in the Clyde shipyards.
Hope and Joy
By Ellie Stewart–
A deeply original play that explores love and loss in a changing environment, using bold visuals and strong physical elements to imagine a Scotland in a time much like ours, but not quite.
vYe Vagabonds
SoundhouseYe Vagabonds comprises of harmony-rich folk music, influenced by Irish traditional music, Appalachian singing, and the 1960s folk revival.
Still No Idea
By Lisa Hammond, Lee Simpson & Rachael Spence–
Part-verbatim theatre, part-confession, part-comedy sketch show with a bit of singing and dancing thrown in.
Audition Preparation Workshop
First Stages FestivalLed by Gareth Nicholls, this workshop will examine how to prepare and feel comfortable in auditions.
Panel Discussion: Who's Who at the Traverse
First Stages FestivalCome and meet the Traverse’s Artistic and Programming team. Learn more about the work that goes on behind the scenes and ask questions about what’s coming up next at the Traverse.
First Stages Readings: I’m Not Here / Tiger Mum
First Stages Festival By Rachael O’Connor / Eva EdoThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.
First Stages Readings: Blessed / Exquisite Corpse
First Stages Festival By Natalie McGrath / Conor O’LoughlinThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.
A Playwrights’ Gathering: Scotland, a place for playwrights?
First Stages FestivalA great way to catch up on the latest issues affecting playwrights in Scotland.
First Stages Readings: Motherland / 44 Sex Acts
First Stages Festival By Hugo Timbrell / David FinniganThis year, 6 scripts have been selected from over 400 submissions to receive dramaturgical support and be presented as rehearsed readings.