Category Archives: Performance notes

Into the World 2

The review that never was…but WAS

Don’t know how I missed this but here is The Skinny’s review of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” from the paper’s Lorna Irvine following the Oran Mor run in October 2012. Now, I’m the first to say “reviews should

Into the World 2

The review that never was…but WAS

Don’t know how I missed this but here is The Skinny’s review of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta,” from the paper’s Lorna Irvine following the Oran Mor run in October 2012. Now, I’m the first to say “reviews should

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SAY IT!

I had news this weekend that I’ve been invited to take part in a festival in London (I won’t provide the details because it’s not been announced, and even though no one really reads this blog I don’t want to

booing

SAY IT!

I had news this weekend that I’ve been invited to take part in a festival in London (I won’t provide the details because it’s not been announced, and even though no one really reads this blog I don’t want to

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The Virtue of Accidental Children

I finished my run of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” yesterday. It was the finest run of the show I had ever done, and perhaps the finest run of any show I have ever done. And for no other

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The Virtue of Accidental Children

I finished my run of “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” yesterday. It was the finest run of the show I had ever done, and perhaps the finest run of any show I have ever done. And for no other

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52 Card Pick Up

Rehearsals are underway for “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” at Oran Mor. After the hairy production of this play in May for NTS’s REVEAL season (where I had two and a half days to put the show on its

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52 Card Pick Up

Rehearsals are underway for “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta” at Oran Mor. After the hairy production of this play in May for NTS’s REVEAL season (where I had two and a half days to put the show on its

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“Only Your Pre Formance is Cult”

In February of this year I took part in Arika12, a festival of experimental art, music, film and discussion that was divided into three distinct episodes. Episode 2: A Special Form Of Darkness was held at the Tramway in Glasgow

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“Only Your Pre Formance is Cult”

In February of this year I took part in Arika12, a festival of experimental art, music, film and discussion that was divided into three distinct episodes. Episode 2: A Special Form Of Darkness was held at the Tramway in Glasgow

SM Blow X Eyed

“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta”

In February 2012 I was offered the chance to take part in REVEAL, a two week programme of new work from emerging artists and writers based in Scotland and associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. Indeed, this was NTS’s

SM Blow X Eyed

“The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta”

In February 2012 I was offered the chance to take part in REVEAL, a two week programme of new work from emerging artists and writers based in Scotland and associated with the National Theatre of Scotland. Indeed, this was NTS’s

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The Post-Show Let Down

I think about 100 people saw “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta.” And they’ve all got back to me….and so the great post-show depression sets in. That said, I feel renewed purpose in getting material from the show (and other

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The Post-Show Let Down

I think about 100 people saw “The Great Disappointment of Santa Muerta.” And they’ve all got back to me….and so the great post-show depression sets in. That said, I feel renewed purpose in getting material from the show (and other

Amanda Performs at Parliament

“Staging the Nation”

The National Theatre of Scotland has been hosting Staging the Nation, a series of events around the topic of theatre in Scotland. These discussions and events look backwards and forwards in time when considering the state of the theatre maker

Amanda Performs at Parliament

“Staging the Nation”

The National Theatre of Scotland has been hosting Staging the Nation, a series of events around the topic of theatre in Scotland. These discussions and events look backwards and forwards in time when considering the state of the theatre maker

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“Love Club: Day of the Dead”

The triumph of the season (aside from one or two other shows I’ve seen this month!) The latest Love Club was a smash with a dynamic mix of familiar voices – as always hosted by the wonderful and wordy Markus

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“Love Club: Day of the Dead”

The triumph of the season (aside from one or two other shows I’ve seen this month!) The latest Love Club was a smash with a dynamic mix of familiar voices – as always hosted by the wonderful and wordy Markus

“Crossing the Lines” November 2011

Early this month I took part in the second session of “Crossing the Lines: Adventures of a Textual Nature.” This event is coordinated by the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, organizations that do not normally share artistic remits beyond that

“Crossing the Lines” November 2011

Early this month I took part in the second session of “Crossing the Lines: Adventures of a Textual Nature.” This event is coordinated by the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, organizations that do not normally share artistic remits beyond that

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“Love Club” at Bungofest

Love Club was temporarily relocated at Tapa Coffeehouse on Glasgow’s southside, one of the foodie venues chosen by the Strathbungo Society in association with the Arches to host Bungofest. This was a one-day event featuring artists from around the south

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“Love Club” at Bungofest

Love Club was temporarily relocated at Tapa Coffeehouse on Glasgow’s southside, one of the foodie venues chosen by the Strathbungo Society in association with the Arches to host Bungofest. This was a one-day event featuring artists from around the south

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“Love Club: Independence Day”

On Monday the 4th of July I had the pleasure of performing a short spoken word piece at the Arches for an event called Love Club. This evening of performance events was curated by Drew Taylor and hosted by his

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“Love Club: Independence Day”

On Monday the 4th of July I had the pleasure of performing a short spoken word piece at the Arches for an event called Love Club. This evening of performance events was curated by Drew Taylor and hosted by his

PSS Door

Scene Study at the Arches

Last week I participated in an event called “Crossing the Lines,” a cooperative effort between Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and the Arches. I asked my friend and collaborator Lottie to join in the fast and furious exploration of and staging of

PSS Door

Scene Study at the Arches

Last week I participated in an event called “Crossing the Lines,” a cooperative effort between Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland and the Arches. I asked my friend and collaborator Lottie to join in the fast and furious exploration of and staging of

re: “Crossing the Lines”

I am taking part in the newest collaboration between the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, a “scratch” night programme they’ve called Crossing the Line. The event is slated for Wednesday the 25th of May at  7.30 p.m. at the Arches

re: “Crossing the Lines”

I am taking part in the newest collaboration between the Arches and Playwrights’ Studio, Scotland, a “scratch” night programme they’ve called Crossing the Line. The event is slated for Wednesday the 25th of May at  7.30 p.m. at the Arches