sally reid Scottish based Actress and Director for Stage & Screen

The official portfolio of award winning Scotland-based actor and theatre director. Explore upcoming shows, acting showreels, and directorial projects across the country.

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