LIFE
written and performed by Maria MacDonell with Leo MacNeill.
Estelle models for The Artist.
Despite decades of experience, she has never sat for a session quite like this and with such an outcome. She can’t stand sitting any longer. How does this class change her life forever?
Set in an art class with audience invited to draw, or simply watch the story emerge, LIFE boldy mixes stillness, movement, striking imagery and words in creating theatre as art class, art class as theatre.
One 5* & Three 4* reviews Fringe 2024
“beautifully written and invites curiosity” - North West End UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“innovative, unique, and inspiring” - Corr Blimey ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“gritty layers that slowly unpeel” - Edinburgh Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“lively, thoughtful, and touching” - Quinntessential Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Full Reviews and Detailed Audience Responses Here
Drawing LIFE
As part of the touring production of LIFE, this art workshop explores the connection between portraiture, storytelling, and the act of looking. This session invites participants to use drawing and collage as a tool for narrative. Through guided exercises and live studies, we’ll explore how gesture, composition, and configuration can shape meaning and the stories we want to tell.
2025 Tour Dates
BOOK SHOW & WORKSHOP TICKETS HERE
The Studio, Capital Theatres, Wed 7 May (BSL & AD)
Duns Play Fest, Fri 9 May
Mull Theatre, Mon 12 May
Bunessan Village Hall, Tue 13 May
Craignish Village Hall, Wed 14 May
Carlops Village Hall, Fri 16th May
Birnam Arts Centre, Sat 17 May (BSL)
Jedburgh Town Hall, Tue 20 May
Tullynessle & Forbes Hall, Thu 22 May
Portgordon Village Hall, Fri 23 May
Nairn Little Theatre, Sat 24 May
Paisley Arts Centre, Tue 27 May (AD)
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Thu 29 May (AD)
CatStrand, New Galloway, Fri 30 May (BSL)
Quarryman’s Arts Centre, Creetown, Sat 31 May
The Atrist was played by Leo MacNeill in the Fringe 2024 performances