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Mhairi Ledgerwood

Playwright Theatre Maker Screenwriter

She/Her.
I am Scottish working class writer, living in Gateshead. I've had work presented at theatres inc The Traverse, Live Theatre, Northern Stage, and Alphabetti. I've been part of writers groups at Live Theatre and The Royal Court. I'm interested in making work about relationships, mental health, and class.

Credits

Writer. "NE Playlist". Gala Theatre Online Festival. 2020.
Writer. "24 Hours in Isolation" Alphabetti Theatre 2020.
Writer. "Swimmers" Workshop, Alphabetti Theatre 2019.
Writer. "Olive", Christmas Cabaret at Alphabetti, 2019
Writer. "Paper Tiger". Rehearsed reading, Northern Stage, 2018.
Writer. "Paper Tiger". Rehearsed reading, Royal Court, 2018.
Writer. "Parklife". Elevator Festival, Live Theatre, 2017.
Writer. "Songs of the Blackbird". Rehearsed reading, Alphabetti, 2016.
Writer. "White Noise". Rehearsed reading, ARC Stockton, 2015.
Writer. "Hummingbird" Words Words Words, Traverse Theatre, 2014.


















Training

BBC North East Voices
Soho Theatre, Writing a Solo Show
Soho Theatre, Story, Structure & Dramaturgy
Soho Theatre, Writing and Form
Bryony Kimmings - Autobiographical Theatre
Royal Court Writers Group (North)
Live Theatre Writers Group
ARC Stockton Writers ARCADE Mentoring Scheme. (mentored by Viv Franzmann)

Location

Tyne and Wear

Experience

5-10 years

Art forms / Disciplines

  • Theatre / Live perfomance
  • TV - drama

What I do

  • Theatre making
  • Writing

Additional Languages

No

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