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Siân MacGregor

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@sian_macgregor elsewhere Researching young audiences; professional theatre and dance

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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Another potential casualty of the gradual but significant erosion of arts and craft originating in Scotland - how can a nation nurture artists of the future if high quality teaching and sharing is withdrawn? c.org/wb9GJbmzKr
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Save the Craft and Design Courses at Edinburgh College of Art
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Young Audiences Network Scotland (YANS) are holding an Informal Gathering at The Barn in Banchory on Fri 9 Oct 2026 for those making theatre, dance and multi-artform performances for babies, children and young people in the North East of Scotland buff.ly/DN1iIiZ
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Young Audiences Network Scotland (YANS) Informal Gathering at The Barn - YTAS
Join Young Audiences Network Scotland for an informal gathering at The Barn in Banchory on Fri 9 October 2026, 2pm - 4pm, to find out more about Young
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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
FMTW are partnering with Theatre Green Book to offer some FREE training for Arts Freelancers. If you were to be offered a training/information session on sustainable working in theatre and the Theatre Green Book, what would you find useful to be included? Let us know... buff.ly/M1HkQ7V
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
As part of HOOT! in Perth, @dirliebane.bsky.social are running comedy theatre workshops for children: 🍌 How to Slip on a Banana for 6 yrs+ • 10 Oct 2026 buff.ly/CW6z2EU 🪑 How to Fall off a Chair or 7 – 12 yrs • 11 Oct 2026 buff.ly/18IIBNN
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How to Slip on a Banana – A Comedy Theatre Workshop for 6+ - YTAS
Part of HOOT! A Children's Comedy Theatre Festival
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Not normally that in to films but this is excellent - great performances, subtlety, comedy, weirdness - near-perfect
Film poster for The Incomer with man standing waving awkwardly, wearing a red anorak, and 2 people, arms outstretched with wings, dressed as scruffy birds, one behind the other. In the background, seabirds circle a green island
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
www.theguardian.com/books/ng-int... Katherine Rundell on point and wise, with huge heart
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‘I hate what AI is doing to the minds and happiness of the young’: Katherine Rundell on the view from the classroom
Education is at a crossroads, argues the author and academic. Should we embrace new technology in the name of efficiency, or is it time to fight back?
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Many thanks to GuestHouse and to @sgsah.bsky.social for supporting this : sgsahresearch.com/portfolio/si...
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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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Imaginate & Edinburgh International Children’s Festival @edchildrensfest.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
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: www.imaginate.org.uk/artists/opport…
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 28/07/2026
New little news bit about a new little blog, from @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social and @sgsah.bsky.social www.abdn.ac.uk/llmvc/news/2...
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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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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
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
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
The burn looking lovely yesterday by Kilsyth library
A stream / burn windscreen away from the camera, past leafy trees and greenery at its sides, with sunshine beaming through from the far side, casting reflections in the water of the greenery and branches
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/folder... 🎤View and comment, Stirlingshire people @stirlingcouncil.bsky.social
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Citizen engagement platform
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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
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...
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Yaasss!!
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
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
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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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The Lyceum @lyceumedinburgh.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
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...
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Imaginate & Edinburgh International Children’s Festival @edchildrensfest.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
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 ⭐ bit.ly/48hPLAj
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 26/05/2026
Happy about the coming summer
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Francois Matarasso: Life is co-creation aselflessart.com/2026/04/12/l...
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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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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
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)
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Please consider signing: c.org/MRGsddzPJH
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Save Trongate103 from closure
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
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!
Outdoor large letters spelling University of Stirling set on grass with hills, trees and student residences in the background, as well as a huge sculpture of a feather
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Please consider signing: c.org/MRGsddzPJH
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Save Trongate103 from closure
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
I could not eat that little chicken!
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Dr Penny Hay @penahay.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Calling all educators! ‘A Kinaesthetic Approach to Learning Creatively’ Please join us online Thursday at 4pm GMT www.ticketsource.co.uk/cccibathspa/...
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
Petition "United Kingdom to join the Creative Europe programme from 2027" is live! ✍️ Please view: openpetition.org/uk/ukjoince
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Arts activity and provision seems to diminish year on year - www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Lovely lovely original illustration work! shop.thethreepointedstar.co.uk
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The Three Pointed Star
The Three Pointed Star
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Tomorrow!!
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Lovely lovely original illustration work! shop.thethreepointedstar.co.uk
shop.thethreepointedstar.co.uk
The Three Pointed Star
The Three Pointed Star
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Touretteshero @touretteshero.bsky.social · 23/02/2026
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...
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
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
Exterior view of the front of Theatr Clwyd, Mold, Wales, showing imposing flat roof and warm white lights inside the large windows
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Continuing my @sgsah.bsky.social knowledge exchange internship at the Imagine Festival in London, with Guesthouse Projects
Large banner on concrete balcony outside, with yellow external staircase to the left - banner brightly coloured with Imagine festival written in the middle
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
Please spread the word -
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Tron Theatre @trontheatre.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
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) ➡️ www.tron.co.uk/shows/burnout-a-verb…
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
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
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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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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
The final 6 days of this!! Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pianodrome...
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Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub
We are raising funds to create a warm, beautiful community hub in the centre of Edinburgh with our Pianodrome at its heart.
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Brilliance, and organisational glue... talented, wonderful glue of course
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Youth Theatre Arts Scotland @ytartsscot.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Are you 16–24, based in Scotland and interested in theatre, storytelling or making change in your community? Wonder Fools @wonderfools.org would love to hear from you for their Youth Board buff.ly/wjoSMvP (deadline - 16 Jan 2026)
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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
✨ Share your Starcatchers story! As we celebrate 20 years, we’d love to hear your memories — from productions and community projects to Creative Skills sessions. Big or small, your story matters 🫶 Share via the link, DM us, or email info@starcatchers.org.uk 🔗 forms.office.com/e/t8jeaP6FjQ
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Gorgeous wee museum in lovely setting - Kinneil Museum is about to close (31.03.26) as part of Falkirk Council disposing of assets that don't generate financial income. But what about the enrichment of people's access to culture, history, education, connections - even the only toilet in the estate!
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Love the Pianodrome! www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/dyR5q84...
Inside the Pianodrome Edinburgh, showing open grand piano and double bass on a wheeled golf caddy on wooden floorboards, surrounded by steps and seating made from old pianosPianodrome at St Oswald's, showing the former church organ and 'backstage' with pieces of piano stacked ready for use
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
Back from the winter wonderland (Ross-shire)
Scots pine trees laden with snow against a blue sky Snow covered foreground with bare branches and hillock, blue wintery sky
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Freelancers Make Theatre Work @freelancersmake.bsky.social · 29/11/2025
There is an exodus of freelance theatre professionals – particularly in areas like stage management and wardrobe. To address this, Actors’ Trust has expanded its support services, as CEO Alison Wyman explains: www.artsprofessional.co.uk/magazine/fea... #FreelancersMakeTheatreWork
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Excited to get stuck in to this collection edited by @bfletcherwatson.bsky.social 👋 and Jo Shaw. Thanks @edinburghup.bsky.social
Sian smiling and wearing a beige jumper and glasses holding up a copy of Women Who Dared in paperback
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Edinburgh University Press @edinburghup.bsky.social · 20/10/2025
Giveaway! 🎉 We're offering four copies of our new book, Women Who Dared, which spotlights powerful and defiant women who made their mark. Want to win a copy? Here's how to enter:  1. Like this post ❤️ 2. Repost 🔄 🕔 Entries close 5pm GMT on 31 Oct 🔗 Browse Women Who Dared:
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Women Who Dared
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
A lovely couple of hours spent at the Muzeum Kinematografi, Lodz
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
And it's officially out now! journals.ed.ac.uk/forum/issue/...
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Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025): Family | FORUM: University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Journal of Culture & the Arts
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Methuen Drama @methuendrama.bsky.social · 01/10/2025
"Deeply grounded in scholarship yet accessible to a broad readership." Kate Craddock & Helen Freshwater's 'Theatre and its Audiences' reviewed in Critical Stages/Scènes critiques 👇 www.critical-stages.org/31/theatre-…
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Theatre and its Audiences: Reimagining the Relationship in Times of Crisis
By Kate Craddock and Helen FreshwaterMethuen, 256 pp. Reviewed by Katayoun Salmasi* When the COVID-19 pandemic hit — an art form rooted in shared presence, physical space, and communal ritual…
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Siân MacGregor @sianmacgregor.bsky.social · 25/09/2025
Delighted to be involved in this new edition of FORUM themed on families journals.ed.ac.uk/forum/issue/...
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Vol. 36 No. 1 (2025): Family | FORUM: University of Edinburgh Postgraduate Journal of Culture & the Arts
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