Kirstin mCLean
Theatre director
Filmmaker
Facilitator
Actor
about me
Over the past 25 years, I’ve enjoyed a rich and diverse career in acting, directing, devising, writing, and teaching, across Scotland and beyond.
I am always keen to meet new collaborators. Whether you need a director for a play with professional actors or for a devised piece with community players, a presenter for a documentary film, an actor, or a drama package for school pupils (or teachers!) I would be delighted to chat.
Current projects
HAlf a minute - director/presenter
(Previously supported by NFTS, now in development) A short documentary film that shines a light on non-fatal strangulation and the tenacious women who are challenging this alarming trend.
when billy met alasdair - director
Scottish tour of Alan Bisset’s one man show that celebrates the lives of Billy Connolly and Alasdair Gray and imagines their conversation at the launch of Lanark in 1981.
THE STORY OF A FAINT HEART
At 51, Scottish Mauritian storyteller Steph Morris has had quite enough of other people telling her where she fits and where she doesn’t. In this one-woman show, she navigates the journey from Gartleahill to Ruchill, Flic en Flac to Rose Hill, searching for an identity that feels like home.
Past projects - Directing
The Same Cloth
A collaboration between the Women's Creative Company and Wise Women. An evening of spoken word performance that explores the world of fast fashion. Seeking funding for further development.
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RCS Short Courses
Part time study in Filmmaking, Shooting Scenes and Screenwriting.
Men Don't Talk
Assisting Clare Prenton in Genesis Theatre's touring production, set in a men's shed.
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What The F***kirk
A revival of Alan Bissett's one man show with live music played and composed by Adam Stafford, celebrating all things Falkirk.
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We Incite This Meeting
Devised with the Women's Creative Company – a powerful, joyful evening of storytelling at the Tron, featuring 10 community performers.
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A Moment's Peace
2.5 year tenure as Artistic Director of one of Scotland's leading participatory arts companies.
Opening Time
A play with songs, written by Dave Anderson and featuring Alan Orr, Lola Aluka and Steven Wren. Staged at A Play, A Pie and A Pint, Oran Mor.
Protest Lab
A short film created with 15 young performers at Toonspeak – exploring climate change and how we make our voices heard.
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Do Not Press This Button
Two commuters on a train. An unsuspecting stranger, full of swagger, who is also about to find himself way out of his depth. Written by Alan Bissett, performed by David Rankine, Gemma McElhinney, and Cameron Fulton at A Play A Pie and A Pint at Oran Mor.
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Sno Snow
An interactive festive show tailor made for an early years audience. Devised with 3 early-career actors with Musical Direction from Kevin Lennon.
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As an actor, I have worked on everything from Shakespeare to new writing, from solo performances in schools, to being a series regular in Limmy’s Show. Past credits can be found on my spotlight page. Please do contact me below or through my agent, Coulter Hamilton Ray if you’d like to discuss working together.