Maria MacDonell

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[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

For now, here are some lovely written audience comments from our final performance in Creetown:

“I came with no expectations - but it was STUNNING”

“Entertaining, thought provoking, intense, lighthearted, funny, reflective, I could go on”

“Today has been such a TREAT”

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

What a month! Thank you so much to everyone who joined us on the LIFE tour - we’ve loved having you all at the play/drawing class ✏️🎭🫶

We can’t wait to bring LIFE back for @edfringe (15th-19th Aug). There may even be a very exciting venue announcement tomorrow……

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Here are some written audience comments we received just last night:

“Such a treat to have this standard of artistic professionalism on our doorstep. Just wonderful…excellent”

“Fabulous performances, such an original idea, very much drawn in to the story - loved it!” 🫶

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

LIFE lately x

It’s officially the final day of our tour (until #edfringe) - join us at @QuarrymensVenue for some stellar theatre & a unique chance to draw along! The perfect way to spend your Saturday evening 🙏✏️

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

“I was blown away by the performance. The characters were utterly real, the drama was cracking, the concept fascinating” - written audience comment

Now we’re handing the pencils over to audiences in Dumfries & Galloway! 🪑✏️⏳

🎟️ For tonight/tomorrow: https://t.co/FcGHtD7kcY

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Audiences across Scotland have been enjoying the story of Estelle & the mysterious Artist, writing comments such as:

“One of the most interesting, stimulating & immersive theatre events I’ve ever attended”

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

LIFE is in Peebles tonight & tonight only! 🎭🚨

If you enjoy plays that have:

✏️ a strong female lead
✏️ an opportunity to be fully immersed in the story
✏️ already received incredible audience feedback

Then you should book tickets here: https://t.co/srLhAtoqhj

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Set in an art class, this play draws on Maria’s own experiences working as an artist’s model in her 60s. During the play, you are welcome to draw/doodle along - or simply watch the story emerge 📖

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

P.S. While these 3 dates are the final performances of the spring tour, we’re delighted to bring back LIFE for @edfringe 2025. Stay tuned for a venue announcement!

Supported by @CreativeScots Touring Fund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

“Extraordinary - be prepared for this to deliver questions to the bottom of your soul” - written audience comment 💭

Join us for a ★★★★★ (@NorthWestEnd) play exploring the unexpected yet strangely inevitable, via a drawing class like no other…..

🎟️ https://t.co/e64Iz4tMhu

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

📍 Our Peebles performance (29/05/25) will have audio description available from Christopher McKiddie - touch tours are also available before the performance.

📍 Our CatStrand performance for Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival (30/05/25) will have Rachel Amey as BSL Interpreter.

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

All of our other tour dates are still available to book:

Portgordon Village Hall - Fri 23 May (tonight!)
The Little Theatre, Nairn - Sat 24 May (tomorrow!)
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles - Thu 29 May
CatStrand - Fri 30 May
Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown - Sat 31 May

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON OUR PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE PERFORMANCE

We’re sorry to tell you that the performance of LIFE at Paisley Arts Centre on Tuesday 27th May has been cancelled. If you had already purchased a ticket, the box office should have been in touch to organise a refund.

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Paisley Arts Centre - Tue 27 May 
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles - Thu 29 May
CatStrand (Dumfries & Galloway Arts Fest) - Fri 30 May
Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown (Dumfries & Galloway Arts Fest) - Sat 31 May

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Mull Theatre: TONIGHT!
Bunessan Hall, Mull: TOMORROW!
Craignish Village Hall - Wed 14 May
Carlops Village Hall - Fri 16 May
Birnam Arts - Sat 17 May

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

Jedburgh Town Hall - Tue 20 May
Tullynessle Village Hall - Thu 22 May 
Portgordon Village Hall - Fri 23 May
The Little Theatre, Nairn - Sat 24 May

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

“Beautifully written and invites curiosity.” - North West End UK 💭

★★★★★ @NorthWestEnd
★★★★ @Corr_Blimey_
★★★★ @The_Q_R

Our LIFE-affirming play is currently touring Scotland & we’d love to have you in the audience: https://t.co/L1OMN8j0va

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

This opening night performance will have a BSL Interpreter (Rachel Amey) & Audio Describer (Christopher McKiddie) available!

[Maria MacDonell @MacdonellMaria]

✏️ LIFE opens at The Studio (Edinburgh) tonight!

Be one of the first to catch this version of the show before it tours across Scotland 🗺️

With an invitation to draw/doodle along while you watch, LIFE is an immersive & unmissable theatre experience.

🎟️ https://t.co/L1OMN8j0va