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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We had a very beautiful (& very mysterious) letter left for us last night! Some lovely words just in time for our final performance tonight ✏️ This is your last chance to catch LIFE - the play you can draw/doodle along with while enjoying the story unfold 📖 🎟️ www.edfringe.com/tickets/what...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Life goes by far too quickly! Can you believe we only have 2 performances left of LIFE? ✏️ These written audience comments show that it’s a play not to be missed! We’d love to have you at our “innovative, conceptually brilliant show” tonight &/or tomorrow ⏳ @scotstorycentre.bsky.social at 18:45!

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

What is Estelle’s relationship with the mysterious artist? How does this drawing class change her life forever? The outcome might be unexpected, yet strangely inevitable…. Audiences are gently invited to draw/doodle along - all materials will be provided! #DareToDiscover

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

The wonderful @scotstorycentre.bsky.social will be our home for all 5 #edfringe performances! We all love this venue (& we’re sure audiences will also love the very comfortable seats) 🙏 Did we mention we open TODAY? Join us from 18:45 for LIFE 💭✏️

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

We’d really love to have you at one (or more) of our five remaining performances - it could be your final chance to experience the play! ✏️🪑⏳ 📍 Scottish Storytelling Centre 📆 Fri 15-Tue 19 Aug only ⏰ 18:45 #DareToDiscover

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

⏱️ Time is very much ticking! We’re SO excited to bring LIFE to Edinburgh Fringe ’25 tomorrow… 'Beautifully written and invites curiosity’ ★★★★★ (North West End UK)  'Innovative, unique, inspiring’ ★★★★ (Corr Blimey) 🔗 To book: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Hi Duncan! Our show ‘LIFE’ will be at @scotstorycentre.bsky.social from 15th-19th. The audience are gently invited to draw/doodle along, or simply watch the story emerge ✏️ We would love to see you there! Here’s some more info: scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 11/08/2025

Whether you’re inspired by all the artists at #edfringe or simply want to escape the chaos for 2 hours - we’d love to have you at our final art workshop this Wednesday afternoon! 🫶 🔗 To book your space: www.ticketsource.co.uk/drawinglife

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Our first art workshop of #edfringe 2025 is tomorrow! Join us at The Crannie Community Hub from 1pm ✏️🎨 Book your space here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/sele...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

Find out from Maria (writer/performer) & Leo (performer) what LIFE is all about 🎞️🪑✏️ You only have 5 chances left to experience the play, so please do join us at #edfringe 🙏 📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social 📆 15-19 Aug ⏰ 6:45pm

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Flavia D'Avila @flavdav-theatre.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

And yet more venue pals #edfringe 👇🏽

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social 📆 Limited run from 15-19 Aug ⏰ 18:45 We’d love to see you there! 📖

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

FIRST LOOK AT OUR BRAND NEW FLYER for #edfringe 🎭🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Thank you to Roddy for a beautiful new photo & design showcasing what LIFE is all about ✏️ Let us know if you see this very flyer out in the wild (Edinburgh) this August!

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 15/07/2025

Looking for an activity to try during the chaos of #edfringe? You are more than welcome to attend our PWYC art workshops 🙏 📆 Wed 6 Aug, 1-3pm 📍 The Crannie Community Hub, Edinburgh 📆 Wed 13 Aug, 1-3pm 📍 The Crannie Community Hub, Edinburgh To book: www.ticketsource.co.uk/drawinglife

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

“You are excited? Yes, so am I” Check out our LIFE trailer for #edfringe 2025! Thank you so much to the team at Helios Media for capturing the show so beautifully while we were on tour 🫶🎞️ 📍 @scotstorycentre.bsky.social 📆 15-19 Aug 🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Patiently waiting until August to return to LIFE Written and performed by me with Leo MacNeill directed by Ben Harrison ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️@northwestenduk Only five more chances to choose LIFE @scotstorycentre.bsky.social Aug 15 to 19th 18.45

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

P.S. if you enjoyed LIFE during our Scottish tour….please do share this post far & wide! X

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

This captivating ★★★★★ (North West End UK) play invites the audience to draw/doodle along, or simply sit back & enjoy the story unfold ✏️ 📆 15th-19th Aug ⏰ 6:45pm 🎨 Beautiful graphic by Denise Conroy 📸 By our own Roddy Simpson

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

Meet Estelle & The Artist during a drawing class unlike any other - one that leads to an outcome both unexpected, yet strangely inevitable.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 03/06/2025

FRINGE VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🎭 We are SO excited that LIFE will be returning to @scotstorycentre.bsky.social for @edfringe.bsky.social 2025! 🎟️ scottishstorytellingcentre.online.red61.co.uk/event/913:61... #edfringe #DareToDiscover

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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”

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

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 ✏️🎭🫶 But this isn’t goodbye! We can’t wait to bring LIFE back for @edfringe.bsky.social (15th-19th Aug). There may even be a very exciting venue announcement tomorrow……

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

Join us for the final date of our tour (before #edfringe) tonight at Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown! 🎭

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

📍 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles Really impressive drawings - thank you to those who joined us 🫶

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

📍 The Little Theatre, Nairn Ft. some great written feedback about drawing Maria’s hair! ✏️

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

How time flies! ⏳ Our final art workshop of the tour is today from 11am @ the Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown (part of Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival). We’d love to have you there! ✏️✂️🎨

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

“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-...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

📍 Tullynessle & Forbes Hall Isn’t it amazing how different all the drawings can be? Thank you to all the creative audience members (including those at the onstage easels!) ✏️

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

📍 Portgordon We definitely had some professional artists in this audience! Thank you to everyone for joining us x

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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 📖

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

Audiences across Scotland have been enjoying the story of Estelle & the mysterious Artist, writing comments such as: “A masterclass on an effective relationship between form & content” “To have such a strong female lead so brilliantly played by Maria offers such a fabulous character to the stage”

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 29/05/2025

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 follow this link for tickets ASAP: eastgatearts.com/events/life/

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

P.S. While these 3 dates are the final performances of the spring tour, we’re delighted to bring back LIFE for @edfringe.bsky.social 2025. Stay tuned for a venue announcement! LIFE is supported by the Creative Scotland Touring Fund 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

📍 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 our BSL Interpreter.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

Join us for a ★★★★★ (according to North West End UK) play exploring the unexpected yet strangely inevitable, via a drawing class like no other…..

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 28/05/2025

“Extraordinary - be prepared for this to deliver questions to the bottom of your soul” - written audience comment 💭 LIFE will be at the Eastgate Theatre in Peebles tomorrow evening, before heading to Dumfries & Galloway for a weekend of performances & workshops! 🔗 linktr.ee/lifescottish...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Fri 30 May, 2-4pm 📍 The Smiddy, Balmaclellan Sat 31 May, 11am-1pm 📍 Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Facilitated by Eva McKenzie, these sessions use portraiture & collage to explore how gesture, composition & configuration can shape meaning & the stories we want to tell.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

We’re so excited to be providing our ‘pay what you feel’ Drawing LIFE workshops at Dumfries & Galloway Arts Festival this weekend ✏️🎨 All levels of art experience welcome & all materials are provided! Just make sure to register here: dgartsfestival.org.uk/events/arts-...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

There’s still time to experience our play at 3 more venues on tour: Thu 29 May 📍 Eastgate Theatre, Peebles Fri 30 May 📍 CatStrand (for D&G Arts Fest) Sat 31 May 📍 Quarrymen’s Arts Centre, Creetown (D&G Arts Fest) 🎟️ Tickets are available to book here: linktr.ee/lifescottish...

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LIFE - touring Scotland May 2025.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

“Very thought provoking piece that does what theatre should, remind us what it is to be human and be alive” - written audience comment from Nairn ✏️ We had such a lovely weekend at The Little Theatre in Nairn! Even the beautiful mural knew what LIFE was all about x

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Thank you to our audience in Portgordon last night for some lovely written comments: “Deeply moving & brilliantly acted. Great to be part of the art class” “Another beautiful story & a tale I’ll treasure forever” “A really moving performance which really drew us in (no pun intended!)”

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

LIFE is in Nairn tonight! Join us at The Little Theatre for a unique theatre experience 🌊✏️ We’ll have the sketchpads ready & pencils sharpened for you! Just make sure to buy your ticket here: nairnlittletheatre.org.uk/box-office/l...

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

📍 Birnam Arts 📸 1: Sketches from the easels 📸 2: Artwork created at the workshop Thank you for having us! 🙏

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

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

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

📣 IMPORTANT UPDATE ON OUR PAISLEY ARTS CENTRE PERFORMANCE We’re really sorry to say that our 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.

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

📍 Carlops Village Hall Thank you to everyone who joined us - you created such beautiful portraits ✏️

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 21/05/2025

📍 Craignish Hall A stunning venue to create lots of stunning drawings!

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

📍 Bunessan Hall Thank you for the warm welcome, impressive drawings & lots of lovely food 🍰🍰🍰

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Maria MacDonell @mariamacdonell.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Brief interruption to update you on our beautiful portfolio from the Drawing LIFE art workshops ✏️🎨 Thank you to Eva McKenzie (our Community Engagement Manager) for facilitating!

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