Siân MacGregor
@sianmacgregor.bsky.social
@sian_macgregor elsewhere Researching young audiences; professional theatre and dance
Many thanks to GuestHouse and to @sgsah.bsky.social for supporting this : sgsahresearch.com/portfolio/si...
Siân Mitchell MacGregor - SGSAH Research
Host Organisation:Guesthouse Projects (Glasgow) HEI: University of Aberdeen PhD Research Synopsis: Valuing young audiences – how children experience and value … More
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Workshop Announcement 🗣️ The Sensory Voice is a free voice workshop about making multi-sensory performance for young people with additional support needs. Learn more and register: https://www.imaginate.org.uk/artists/opportunities/the-sensory-voice-workshop
New little news bit about a new little blog, from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social and @sgsah.bsky.social www.abdn.ac.uk/llmvc/news/2...
Precarity, emotional labour, and joy: on tour with small-scale performances
SGSAH-funded internship has prompted an exciting new blog from one of our Aberdeen PG researchers.
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Did you know that since 2022, the Scottish Government has spent £60 million on renewing play parks across Scotland? We want to hear from you about your local play park, the improvements you have seen, and what you would still like to see. Fill in the survey: forms.office.com/e/FFXdjuSLfD
The burn looking lovely yesterday by Kilsyth library
engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folder... 🎤View and comment, Stirlingshire people @stirlingcouncil.bsky.social
Citizen engagement platform
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If you’re a Scotland-based performer/company who makes work for young audiences, find out more and apply before 20 July: www.theatreinschoolsscotland.co.uk/tiss-program...
TiSS Programming and Open Call
Theatre in Schools Scotland (TISS) is produced by the National Theatre of Scotland and Imaginate to support and develop the touring of high-quality theatre and dance performances to Scotland’s...
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Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre are holding a two day Dance Theatre Summer School for young people keen to explore dance and drama on Tue 11 – Wed 12 Aug 2026 buff.ly/YHJnam6
Dance Theatre Summer School - YTAS
Hosted by the Engage Department at Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre, this creative and fast paced two days are for young people keen to explore dance and
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Director of Participation and Engagement 👈 Ready to make a lasting impact? We're seeking a bold, forward-thinking leader with extensive applied theatre experience. Apply by 2 August! 👉 lyceum.org.uk/jobs/directo...
After 3 joyful years with children and North Edinburgh Arts, we’ve created the Creative Encounters Manifestation, a "manifesto" and "invitation" from young people to artists and adults on collaborating with children. Have a listen and tell us what you think ⭐ https://bit.ly/48hPLAj
Francois Matarasso: Life is co-creation aselflessart.com/2026/04/12/l...
Life is co-creation
Evolution is co-created: when one species develops better defences its predator must adapt to counter them or find another source of food. Cultures are co-created in the continual interactions of p…
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Dirliebane Theatre Company @dirliebane.bsky.social are seeking an enthusiastic, curious, early career arts practitioner to join the Hoot! Children’s Comedy Festival as an Emerging Artist buff.ly/X7OWxCJ (deadline - 6 May 2026)
Dirliebane Theatre Company: Emerging Artist Opportunity - YTAS
This Emerging Artist opportunity is part of HOOT!, the new Children’s Comedy Theatre Festival created and produced by Dirliebane Theatre Company in
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Mid-way through a much-needed writing retreat. Thanks to the Inframe project and @sgsss.bsky.social & @sgsah.bsky.social - as well as our inimitable organisers!
I could not eat that little chicken!
Claire Squires@clairesquires.bsky.social · 5mo agoWhat’s the best (and worst!) canapé you’ve had at a work function? Please share & reply/DM, as part of @bethdriscoll.bsky.social & my research project on ‘the social life of canapes’. We'd love to hear your anecdotes! For more info on the project head here ullapoolism.wordpress.com/2024/11/04/t...
Calling all educators! ‘A Kinaesthetic Approach to Learning Creatively’ Please join us online Thursday at 4pm GMT www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...
Petition "United Kingdom to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027" is live! ✍️ Please view: openpetition.org/uk/ukjoince
United Kingdom to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027 - Online petition
This is a Europe-wide petition calling on the UK Government to formally declare the United Kingdom's interest in fully participating in the EU's Creative Europe programme (https://culture.ec.europa.eu...
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Arts activity and provision seems to diminish year on year - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
Is Glasgow losing the spaces that made it an arts powerhouse?
The closing of a cluster of leading creative venues has led to dismay and intensified fears the hubs that fostered Glasgow’s celebrated arts scene are disappearing
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Lovely lovely original illustration work! shop.thethreepointedstar.co.uk
The Three Pointed Star
The Three Pointed Star
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Tomorrow!!
Edinburgh College of Art@edincollegeofart.bsky.social · 6mo agoBOOKMARKS is back! Join us in the Sculpture Court on 4 March for our artists' book and zine fair, back for its 10th edition. Free and all welcome, from 1pm to 7pm: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bookmarks-2026-tickets-1981944475278. Illustration: Luce Gutsche, third year BA (Hons) Illustration.
Lovely lovely original illustration work! shop.thethreepointedstar.co.uk
The Three Pointed Star
The Three Pointed Star
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Read my post on the fall out of last nights BAFTA's here. This is an opportunity to increase understanding of oppositional tics and acknowledge the complex realities and impacts of the condition: www.touretteshero.com/safe/2026/02...
BAFTA Fallout
I want to start this post with a significant caveat – attempting to talk about complex, emotive and highly charged issues within the constraints of the frenzied news cycle is difficult and unpredictab...
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Travelled all the way from the middle of Scotland to see @welshnattheatre.bsky.social doing Our Town at Theatr Clwyd - a solid, inventive, engaging and warm production - well worth the mileage
Continuing my @sgsah.bsky.social knowledge exchange internship at the Imagine Festival in London, with Guesthouse Projects
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland@ytartsscot.bsky.social · 6mo agoDirliebane @dirliebane.bsky.social is looking for someone passionate about theatre for babies, children and young people to become Chair of their Board and support them with their exciting plans for the future buff.ly/14nytFg (deadline - 6 Feb 2026)
Don't miss Burnout: A Verbatim Play this weekend! This new production from Framework Theatre brings the spotlight to experiences that often go unspoken, and explores the impact of burnout using real stories from 27 people. TICKETS (6 & 7 Feb) ➡️ https://www.tron.co.uk/shows/burnout-a-verbatim-play/
New MiniBlog, with thanks to Katherine Rundell: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre… www.imaginate.org.uk/news/blog-wh... via @edchildrensfest.bsky.social
Blog: Why grown-ups should watch children’s theatre… — Imaginate
News, vacancies and blogs by staff and artists connected with Imaginate and the Edinburgh International children's Festival
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