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We make devised theatre and contemporary circus in Scotland. superfanperformance.co.uk linktr.ee/superfanperformance 📷: Brian Hartley. 'So Far So Good' dir. Ellie Dubois & Kim Donohoe/ design: Rachel O’Neill/lighting: Michaella Fee

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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
SUPERFAN are looking for a Stage Manager for our forthcoming creation and preview performances of Guts! If you’re an experienced stage manager interested in contemporary circus and intergenerational performance we’d love to hear from you. superfanperformance.co.uk/guts-stage-m...
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Guts – Stage Manager callout
Image credit: Brian Hartley. Nosedive by SUPERFAN. Dir. Ellie Dubois & Pete Lannon, Design Rachel O’Neill, Lighting Michaella Fee. SUPERFAN are looking for an experienced stage manager to work…
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Just a few days left to apply for our Admin & Development Coordinator role!
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
📣 Join our team! 📣 We are hiring an Admin & Development Coordinator to join us on a 1 year fixed term contract (PAYE) 10.5hrs/week, £10,200/pa (£34k pro-rata). Check out the link below for a full job description and info on how to apply. superfanperformance.co.uk/were-hiring-...
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We’re hiring – Admin & Development Coordinator
SUPERFAN are looking for a part-time Company Admin & Development Coordinator to support our work over the next year. The Company Admin & Development Coordinator will support the company wit…
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
We were so glad to start the year spending time together in person as a company at Cove Park. Chatting/planning/walking/dreaming up new shows that we're excited to get making and bring to audiences over the next few years! Thanks for having us Cove Park, a beautiful place to work, think & create.
a large white room with corner windows overlooking hills and water. One person sits at a table working on a laptop, two people are sitting on a sofa talking.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
Producer Nicola, in her role as an Articulation board member, was part of the Beyond The Stage event at the Scottish Parliament showcasing research findings from Scotland's first ever study of Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle and it's many benefits. Photos by Eoin Carey
Paper copies of Articulation's Beyond The Stage, Understanding the Benefits of Outdoor Arts, Circus and Spectacle in Scotland. Summary of Main Findings.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
We're casting! We'relooking for a child performer (aged 7-10) for GUTS, a new intergenerational circus show by SUPERFAN. We'll be developing it later this year and bringing it to production in 2027/28. Details: superfanperformance.co.uk/guts-casting... Deadline 15th Feb! 📷: Brian Hartley
Text: "CASTING CALL: CHILD PERFORMERS" over a photo: On a white infiity wall stage, a young boy stands on a man's bent leg. They are leaning away from each other, clasping wrists to balance. They are wearing matching blue shorts and tank tops. Upstage a girl sits, watching. To the right is a wall of stage lights.On a white infinity wall stage, a boy is upside down in mid-air in front of a man who is flipping him around. The man's head is hidden by the boy's body. They are wearing matching blue shorts and tank tops.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
Snapshots of Summer when we headed over to Marsellie to start working on Guts, a new intergenerational circus duet. Thanks to JD &Hector for trying out so many early ideas, and Nikki for her Circus Consultancy, in the middle of a heat wave! We're looking forward to revisiting Guts in Scotland 2026.
A boy holds a man as he bends backwards, the man is parallel to to floor and his arms are hanging down to touch the floor.A man and boy sit back to back on the floor, the boys kneeds are pulled up to his chin and the man is leaning back onto him.JD, a white man, is holding on to Hector's leg. Hector, a white boy, is dangling down JD's back, with his head at JD's hip. They are both laughing.A boy lies shirtless across a man's back. The man is crouching down on all fours, the boy is lying limply and looking into the camera with a blank expression.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
This year we began developing Ornithigonia, a new show inspired by the magic of birds, folk-horror & hope at the end of the world. Thanks to Ronan McMahon, Ben Fletcher and Fergus Dunnet for going down lots of rabbit holes for us! Photos by Brian Hartley. Supported by the Creative Scotland Open Fund
A man sits in a sparkly bird costume, it was gold slash curtain around his body and a long neck and bird head above his head.Three people stand in a row looking forward. A man with his hood up and a black ghillie suit on, a man with a sparkly gold bird costume with a tall bird neck and head on his head, and woman in a yellow jacket holding a pair of binoculars with lights shining out.A person stands in a black ghillie suit, they are crouching down and look a bit like a monster, with glowing circles for eyes.three people stand in a line, each are are looking through a pair of binoculars with lights shining out of them.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 28/11/2025
Last week SUPERFAN Producer Nicola co-hosted a workshop with Company of Wolves & FST on touring small scale performance in Scotland. It was great to share knowledge with artists & companies looking to tour, and chat with other touring companies about how to make touring better. Photo by Nick Atkins.
Nicola Lawton, a white woman with long brown hair, is lieing down on her front on a studio floor. She is talking with an open notebook.
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Company of Wolves @companyofwolves.org · 27/10/2025
Calling all artists based in Scotland who are touring work in Scotland! Company of Wolves and Federation of Scottish Theatre warmly invite you to the SCOTTISH SMALL SCALE TOURING FORUM Thursday 20 November 2025, 10-5pm For info and registration go here: companyofwolves.org/workshops/sc...
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Scottish Small Scale Touring Forum
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 30/09/2025
📣 London, for one night only, STUNTMAN is hitting The Place’s stage this Saturday. Close to selling out, only a handful of tickets remain. 🎟️ theplace.org.uk/events/autum... #London #theatre #dance #stuntman
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
🔥 New production shots just dropped. STUNTMAN is a high-octane, tender, and unflinching look at masculinity, violence, and action-hero myths. 📍On tour now – see where we’re heading next: superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... 📸 Brian Hartley #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #uktour #dance
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 18/09/2025
1/5 What an incredible opening night for the STUNTMAN tour 🙌 Huge thanks to our amazing audience for kicking things off with such energy! 💥 Upcoming shows: 🎟️ www.maltingsberwick.co.uk/whats-on/sup... #Stuntman #physicaltheatre #theatre #dance #uktour
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Break a leg to the cast & creative team for the opening of the STUNTMAN tour this evening at Paisley Arts Centre 🙌 Only a few tickets left, don’t miss out! paisley.is/events/49cd2... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #violence #stunts #acrobatics #dance
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 14/09/2025
🤛 We’re 3 days away from the Stuntman tour kicking and punching its way to the stage! 🦵 Only a handful of tickets left at Paisley Arts Centre: paisley.is/events/49cd2... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #stunts #acrobatics
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
🔥 “How ‘bout I let you live?” - Die Hard 2 🔥 Recreating classic action movies and our Stuntman performer is channelling full John McClane energy, because when masculinity meets mayhem, things get...explosive. 🎟️ superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
🥊 Stuntman has been in rehearsals this week and our duo are getting those Pow! Biff! And Wallop! of over-the-top stunt fights ready for the stage this time next week at Paisley Arts Centre 💥 🎟️ Tickets are selling fast: paisley.is/events/49cd2... @weareoneren.bsky.social #Stuntman #theatre
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 09/09/2025
We’re taking those big action film moments and bringing them to you live on stage. 🥊 🚨 Don’t miss this visceral and high-octane performance touring Sep 17 - Oct 18 2025. Browse your nearest venue: superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #dance
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 08/09/2025
“It is authentic and comes from a place of truth which is one of the reasons I think it has been resonating with audiences so well.” New interview with performer Fox (David) Banks below 👇 #Stuntman #theatre #stunts #acrobatics #touringtheatre #masculinity #queer
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Interview: David (Fox) Banks – Stuntman
Award-winning Scottish company SUPERFAN are taking their high-octane smash hit Edinburgh Fringe show Stuntman on tour, supported by Creative Scotland. The show uses a blend of dance, theatre and ci…
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 05/09/2025
🕶️ Neo. Guns. Gravity-defying kicks. Stuntman unpacks action heroes, violence, and the rulebook of masculinity, one slow-mo move at a time. 💥 Touring this Autumn: superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
💥 “Yippee ki-yay!” 💥 Action movies turned all the way up, flipped on their head, and smashed into live performance, that’s STUNTMAN. Critically acclaimed ★★★★★ and unmissable on tour this Autumn. 🎟 superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 02/09/2025
We caught up with Scenographer Rachel O’Neill to get a glimpse into the process of the overall visual and atmospheric identity of STUNTMAN. 🗡️🔫 Touring 17 Sep - 18 Oct 2025 🎟️ Book now: superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 01/09/2025
⚔️ The countdown is on and what better way to get hyped than a throwback to some of our favourite production shots 📸 Photography: Brian Hartley Scenography: Rachel O’Neill Lighting: Michaella Fee #Stuntman #theatresky #theatre #physicaltheatre #satire #dance
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 28/08/2025
🤛 STUNTMAN 🤜 What are some of your favourite over the top action movie quotes? #Stuntman #OnTour #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #violence #moviequotes
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
“There are excellent physical theatre skills here: slapstick, dance, acrobatics and more, creatively and purposefully blended into an intelligent and fully-formed piece of theatre.” - Three Weeks Edinburgh #Stuntman #Tour #theatre #physicaltheatre #dance #theatresky
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 22/08/2025
Welcome to our weekly mini-series: legendary one-liners from the gods of action cinema 🔫. Stuntman takes that same energy but flips it on its head. See you in the blast zone. #Stuntman #OnTour #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #violence #interview
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
💥 This Autumn, Stuntman hits the road and we’re making sure everyone’s included! Check out our BSL video, created by Matthew M Thomas in collaboration with Marcus Glover for more info. superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... #Stuntman #BSL #AccessibleTheatre #OnTour #theatre #physicaltheatre
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 21/08/2025
📰 Performer Fox (David Banks) and Director Pete Lannon sat down with The National Newspaper to discuss all things Stuntman. Read the full article below 👇 #Stuntman #OnTour #theatre #physicaltheatre #masculinity #violence #interview
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Why we made a new show exploring male violence
Like many men, David Banks has a long and complicated relationship with violence that stretches back to childhood.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
Explosive, physical, and unmissable. Stuntman is crashing into Paisley Arts Centre this autumn for our first stop on tour. Jaw-dropping stunts, sharp storytelling, and tenderness await! Don’t miss it, tickets on sale! oneren.org.uk
A poster featuring red text on a black background and an image of two people who are resting their foreheads together and looking into each other's eyes. The text reads 'Paisley Arts Centre, Wed 17th September, 7.30pm. Arts Centre, 15 New St, Paisley. Tickets - oneren.org.uk - 0300 300 1210.'
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
"What makes Stuntman stand out, though, is a particularly playful, even tender perspective on those forbiddingly thorny issues, and a joyfully light-touch appraisal of their crucial impact on male identity and relationships."
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Sadiq Ali is a Scottish-born, mixed-heritage queer circus artist and performance maker. After an early career in youth participation and human rights work, he discovered circus at 22, training at Greentop Circus and later graduating from London’s National Centre for Circus Arts in 2017 .
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
Fox (David Banks) is a performance artist and creator whose work lives between the street and the stage, the political and the personal.
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
STUNTMAN is hitting the road this Autumn. Part dance, part theatre, part homage to explosive masculinity – don’t miss this genre-defying, high-octane performance on tour across the UK. Photo: @stillmotionarts. Scenography: Rachel O'Neill. Lighting: Michaella Fee
Big red and blue text reads: ***** "A thoroughly exhilarating 60 minites that certainly pulls no punches" - The Recs. Below there are two male-presenting performers on a white stage lit with red and blue. One is upside down in a handstand using the other as a base, their arms linked, leaning away from each other
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 01/07/2025
💥 We are delighted to share that STUNTMAN is back and will be hitting the road this Autumn!💥 🥊 Tickets on sale now – come feel the Pow! Biff! Wallop! and everything in between: superfanperformance.co.uk/portfolio/st... Supported by @creativescots.bsky.social 🎨: Gallusness #STUNTMAN #theatre
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 03/06/2025
If you've ever worked with us you'll have met the incredible Nicola Lawton, and we're thrilled that Nicola is now officially the SUPERFAN Company Producer! 💖 An excellent first day looking ahead to the future. Big announcement coming soon 👀
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SUPERFAN @wearesuperfan.bsky.social · 19/05/2025
1/2 👋 Hello, we’re SUPERFAN, and we make playful, thought-provoking theatre and circus for adults and young audiences across Scotland. 2025 marks the first year that we’ll be recieving Creative Scotland’s Multi-Year Funding, which will provide us with more stability to make and share our work.
A girl holding a smoke machine wearing a silver jumpuit. The smoke covers her face and body and most of the space arund her. Stage lights are just visible through the smoke behind her.
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Imaginate & Edinburgh International Children’s Festival @edchildrensfest.bsky.social · 14/05/2025
🎉 We are delighted that two productions that were part of #EdChildrensFest2024 have been nominated for CATs Awards 🎉 ⭐️ So Far So Good, by SUPERFAN, commissioned by Imaginate, in partnership with Aberdeen Performing Arts ⭐️ The Yellow Canary by Glass Performance criticsawards.theatrescotland.com
Image of two performers in an acrobatic pose on a stage with red and blue lights, with white text of the name of the show underneath.Image of a performers sat behind a desk, speaking into a microphone with a screen behind with a large canary. White text of the name of the show underneath.
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