SF13 Guest Blogger - Elliot Brown

My name is Elliot. Elliot Brown. I'm 16 years old, from Bishopbriggs.

I've been involved with Scottish Youth Theatre since 2002. This year, I'm doing the SQA credit rated Performance and Production Learning Programme.

My favourite thing about Summer Festival is that I get to do what I love the most, which is acting. Plus I get to meet so many new cool people. This year is quite special as I will be part of an exciting new show and get a qualification out of it.

I'm in the cast of “Now’s The Hour”. It’s a whole different experience devising a brand new piece of theatre and collaborating with a large cast of performers. I feel that I'm learning new skills every day. I'm still not sure about the independence referendum but I definitely feel much more engaged. Our hope is to make the audience feel that way too.

Who would play me in the movie of my life? Well, Ryan Gosling of course!


Tickets for SF13 shows "Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off" and "Now's The Hour" are now on sale. 6-10 August. To book please call 0141 552 4267 or visit our website.

SF13 Guest Blogger - James Charlton

Hello world!

I’m James Charlton, 16 years old, from Moffat.

This is my first ever Summer Festival. My course is the 5-week Performance and Production Course. I really look forward to meeting new people with similar interests with me. I feel I'm in the right place!

I'm in the cast of “Now’s The Hour”, which is a show about making the decision for Scotland’s future. That’s what we’d like to get across; to make the audience ask questions and hopefully find their own answers. We’d like to make them think “What would I do?”. I'm very happy to be part of a fresh, new, thought-provoking show about such an important matter.  

In terms of my fundraising efforts, I was awarded bursaries from the Ian Wardlaw Drama Trust and the Holywood Trust. 

In the movie of my life, I’d like… Robert Paterson to play me!

Tickets for SF13 shows "Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off" and "Now's The Hour" are now on sale. 6-10 August. To book please call 0141 552 4267 or visit our website.

SF13 Guest Blogger - Leah Byrne

Hello!

My name is Leah Byrne, I'm 16 years old, from Scotstoun, Glasgow.

I've been involved with Scottish Youth Theatre since 2008 and this year I'm taking part in the 5-week Performance and Production Course.

I’m in the cast of Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off and I’m playing the part of Mary.

The best thing about Summer Festival is meeting new people. Everyone here is really interesting, talented and friendly. It’s great to work on a new show and feel really proud performing it at the end.

I've managed to fundraise a large percentage of my course fees by selling things online, baking and saving my own money. My parents also helped me.

In the movie of my life, I’d like Emma Stone to play me.


Tickets for SF13 shows "Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off" and "Now's The Hour" are now on sale. 6-10 August. To book please call 0141 552 4267 or visit our website.

SF13 Guest Blogger - James Adamson

What’s your name?

James Adamson

How old are you?

16

Where are you from?

Aberdeen

What course are you doing at Summer Festival 2013?

Performance and Production Learning Programme

What production are you in?

Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off

What role are you playing?
I'm playing the part of La Corbie. 

What’s your favourite thing about Summer Festival?

It’s so much fun!

Tell us about your fundraising efforts.

I organised a few fundraising events in Aberdeen and I managed to raise the full amount to pay the course and accommodation fees in Glasgow. Some examples: a race night, a sponsored swim (5km) and a raffle. 

What actor would you want to play you in the movie of your life?

Tom Hanks

Tickets for SF13 shows "Mary Queen Of Scots Got Her Head Chopped Off" and "Now's The Hour" are now on sale. 6-10 August. To book please call 0141 552 4267 or visit our website.