As we come to the close of a very busy season, I am already well into the process of lining up potential theatre performances for 2025. These will cover an exciting range of genres and themes incorporating storytelling, music, dance, clowning and more. As much of the theatre we receive is dependent on funding, we have to wait a little longer before we can confirm the bookings, but I am hopeful as always that we will have a diverse theatre offering next year.
I’m also continuing to build relationships with theatre makers who want to develop their work on Mull as part of our In the Wings programme. We already have several exciting theatre developments pencilled in for next year that will allow our community the chance to shape new work and see world premiere performances.
I am hopeful that we will also be able to continue to provide performances and workshop opportunities directly to the local schools next year as I am in the process of finalising several opportunities. This year we were able to support workshops and performances from visiting theatre makers at Iona, Dervaig and Tobermory schools.
Aside from programming, I will be taking part in some training over the next few months to make sure that I am best placed to deal with the needs of the organisation. I have recently been awarded one of 50 bursaries as part of the Achates Community which will help support and develop my practice, and I’m excited to get started and make some useful industry connections.
