Maria MacDonell

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”

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……

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!” 🫶

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 🙏✏️

“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: dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/arts-fe…

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”

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 📖

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: eastgatearts.com/events/life/

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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

📍 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.

“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….. 🎟️ linktr.ee/lifescottishto…

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

📣 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.

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

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

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

“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: mariamacdonell.com/life/

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

✏️ 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. 🎟️ mariamacdonell.com/life/