
Profile
I have worked extensively across the Scottish theatre, television, and radio industries for many years. I built my foundation at Langside College in Glasgow before further study at the prestigious School at Steppenwolf in Chicago, where I trained in Meisner, Viewpoints, and improvisation with ensemble members.
Directing
I have directed productions for both the stage and screen, collaborating with some of Scotland’s leading companies and broadcasters.
Theatre: Aganeza Scrooge (Tron), The Angry Brigade (RCS), Smile and The Bookies (Dundee Rep), 10 Things to do Before You Die, Outside In, and What the Animals Say (A Play, A Pie and A Pint), Call to Adventure (NTS), and 2020 Stories (SYT).
Television: Scot Squad – Hogmanay Special and River City (BBC Scotland).
Acting
My performance career spans acclaimed national stage productions and multiple television series.
Theatre: Shirley Valentine (PFT), Sally (PPP), Cinderfella (Tron), Low Pay, Don’t Pay (Glasgow Life/Tron), Wendy and Peter Pan (Lyceum), How To Disappear (Traverse), Rhinoceros (EIF/Lyceum), The James Plays (NTS), Time and The Conways (Dundee Rep), and Days of Wine and Roses (Jezebel/Tron).
Television: Scot Squad (8 Series for BBC Scotland), Karen Pirie, Annika, River City, Only An Excuse, and Two Doors Down.

What’s On
Upcoming theatre runs and screen appearances — tickets, dates, and venues.

Cathy
Fri 31 July – Sun 30 August 2026
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Water Colour
Thu 6 August – Sun 30 August 2026
Traverse Theatre, Edinburgh

Gallus in Weegieland
Dec 2025 – Jan 2026
Tron Theatre, Glasgow
More shows coming soon — check back for updates.
Awards and recognition
Awards

Critics Award Theatre Scotland
2023 · Outstanding Performance, Shirley Valentine, Pitlochry Theatre

Uk PantomiMe Awards
2026 · Best Direction Gallus in Weegieland, Tron Theatre, Glasgow
Press & Reviews

A captivating screen presence — utterly compelling from first frame to last.
— The Guardian · Scot Squad

Razor-sharp direction that brought the text to vivid life.
— The Herald · The Angry Brigade

A tour de force performance that left the audience breathless.
— The Scotsman · Shirley Valentine
Contact
All enquiries please contact:
Agent Lisa Gardner
hello@lisagardnertalent.com
