Maureen Carr
weemo67.bsky.social
Maureen Carr
@weemo67.bsky.social
Actor, Artistic Director of Witsherface a comedy collective and theatre company.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:53 PM
🪩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
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!
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November 10, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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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...?
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...
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October 23, 2025 at 3:39 PM
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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.
COURSE - Glasgow, Scotland - 25th September www.bbc.co.uk/academy/live...

Some amazing speakers (including the fabulous @gibbzer.bsky.social is fab) - register now while you can!
Welcome to Production Unlocked
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September 23, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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The magnificent SSP are now on Bluesky. Give them a follow.
Hello, Playwrights and theatre colleagues. We have made it to Bluesky.

The SSP is Scotland's theatre writer's union. We develop and promote the interests and craft of professional #playwrights and #playwriting within Scottish theatre.

Give us a follow or tag us so we can find you!

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August 22, 2025 at 11:46 AM
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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.
June 26, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Framework’s Fringe Takeover is back for 2025 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📲

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

🔗 For more info & to apply: www.frameworktheatre.com/fringetakeover
June 6, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Poland’s election is a pivotal moment for Europe ... and beyond - My big international tead today- 👇
www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520557...
'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…
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June 1, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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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 🔗

Make sure to fill out the short form by 12pm (noon) tomorrow! 🧡
May 13, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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“The 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.”
📚 Exclusive: Glasgow’s Aye Write book festival will return for its first full-scale edition for two and a half years in the run-up to the festive season. 📚
Full details: www.heraldscotland.com/news/2515229... @heraldscotland.bsky.social
May 9, 2025 at 6:51 PM
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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/
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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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...
April 28, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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We’re so excited to have ‘Witchy Slag Gals’ performed at our Framework Festival 2025 scratch! 🎪

Set in the kitchen of a fourth-floor tenement flat in Edinburgh, ‘Witchy Slag Gals’ is a thrilling comedy-horror written by Rose Murray.
April 28, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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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 Òran Mór Glasgow until Sat 26 April
April 22, 2025 at 12:17 PM
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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...
April 22, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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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.
April 17, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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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...
April 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
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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? 😉 )

If you want to see what we've been stitching together (😉 ) don't miss your chance to see this electrifying (😉 ) show 🧟‍♀️ 🤖
April 13, 2025 at 1:02 PM
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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.
April 12, 2025 at 2:26 PM
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📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

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
April 11, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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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.
April 8, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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Meet the casts for this week's First Look readings! 🎉

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.

📅 Tue 8 & Thu 10 Apr, 7PM
April 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The posters and flyers are here! 🤖

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 💚
April 1, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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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.

📅 Tue 8 Apr, 7PM
April 3, 2025 at 11:33 AM
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📣 CAST ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

Zoë 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...
March 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM