Soon, I’ll be returning to DunsPlayFest for the third year in a row and I can feel the anticipation building. I’ve been reading through this year’s programme and once again it is exceptional. There’s a richness, a creative generosity that stretches across disciplines in writing, performance, improvisation and general storytelling. Inviting anyone with even the…
Life Lessons: Five Years On
Revisiting an old post Life Lessons, reflecting on 5 years of growth and shift whilst exploring the motivation and story behind my new art project
Returning to the Heart of It: DunsPlayFest 2025
There are some spaces that quietly transform you. Not by force, not with grand declarations, just by their sheer intention, warmth and the people who show up for them. Returning to DunsPlayFest this year wasn’t just a follow-up from the first edition of Unveiled. It was a return to something deeply rooted in my artistic…
Out Now
Unveiled The moment is finally here. I’m honoured to share the first edition of Unveiled with you. This marks the beginning of a new chapter, one that weaves together my art and the deeper layers behind the work I create. Unveiled is more than just a magazine; it’s a space for reflection, expression, and connection.…
In Becoming
I have learned to inhabitthe spaces between words,where truth sitslike morning dew on grass. Once, I thought strength meanttaking up less space,folding myself into cornersuntil my edges disappeared. But wisdom comesin the gentle unfurlinglike ferns in spring,patient and inevitable. My heart has becomea listening room,walls weathered softfrom holding others' stories. There is no grandeur here,only…
DunsPlayfest: A Hidden Gem of the Scottish Borders
Nestled quietly in the Scottish Borders, the town of Duns is not a place that screams for attention. Before visiting, I’d never heard of it. However it is a beautiful town and steeped in history. After attending its annual theatre and performing arts festival Duns Playfest, I’ve realized that it is home to something truly extraordinary. This unassuming town bursts into life for nine days each May, becoming the stage for a celebration of creativity, passion and community that is both powerful and enchanting.
Finding Family In The Garden Of Eden (Festival)
A Festival of Family, Fun and Inclusion http://www.edenfestival.co.uk Nestled in the heart of Raehills Estate, Moffat, Dumfries, Eden Festival continues to establish itself as the ultimate family-focused celebration of music, creativity, and community. Known for its inclusive atmosphere, this year’s edition proved once again that there’s no better place for families to connect, play and…
Coming Soon ‘Who Are You In The Silence Between Your Thoughts?’
Finding Community In The Garden of Eden (Festival)
https://edenfestival.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/theedenfestival enquiries@edenfestival.co.uk Arrival And Context Eden Festival is situated in Raehills Medows near Moffat in Dumfries and Galloway. It was founded in 2009 as a breakaway element of the Wickerman Festival, situated near Kircudbright in Dumfries and Galloway (sadly closed its doors in 2016). For the first time I attended Eden festival from the…
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