LIFE
written and performed by Maria MacDonell with Leo MacNeill.
Estelle models for The Artist.
Despite decades of experience, she has never sat for a session quite like this and with such an outcome. She can’t stand sitting any longer. How does this class change her life forever?
Set in an art class with audience invited to draw, or simply watch the story emerge, LIFE boldy mixes stillness, movement, striking imagery and words in creating theatre as art class, art class as theatre.
One 5* & Three 4* reviews Fringe 2024
“beautifully written and invites curiosity” - North West End UK ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
“innovative, unique, and inspiring” - Corr Blimey ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“gritty layers that slowly unpeel” - Edinburgh Guide ⭐⭐⭐⭐
“lively, thoughtful, and touching” - Quinntessential Review ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Full Reviews and Detailed Audience Responses Here
Spring 2025 Tour Dates
The Studio, Capital Theatres, Wed 7 May
Duns Playfest, Fri 9 May
Mull Theatre, Mon 12 May
Bunnessan Village Hall, Tue 13 May
Craignish Village Hall, Wed 14 May
Birnam Arts Centre, Sat 17 May
Heart of Hawick, Tue 20 May * tbc
Tullynessle Village Hall, Thu 22 May
Portgordon Village Hall, Fri 23 May
Nairn Little Theatre, Sat 24 May * tbc
Paisley Arts Centre, Tue 27 May
Eastgate Theatre, Peebles, Thu 29 May
Catstrand, New Galloway, Fri 30 May
Quarryman’s Arts Centre, Cree Town, Sat 31 May
The Atrist was played by Leo MacNeill in the Fringe 2024 performances