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Hello, I am Steve - a Glasgow-based Director, Facilitator, and Movement Maker.
My typical work week involves leading workshops, rehearsing productions, and lecturing on professional qualification courses at Hamilton Theatre Arts and the Theatre College of Scotland. Beyond these commitments, I also play an active role in the scottish youth theatre community as the Artistic Director of Glasgow Acting Academy (SCIO).
In spring 2026, I will be directing and choreographing Outskirts by Bethany Tennick as part of the A Play, a Pie and a Pint spring season.
Later in the year, I will be working as Associate Director on the remount of Wallace by Rob Drummond and Dave Hook, produced by Raw Material Arts. The production will be presented at the Glasgow Pavilion and the Edinburgh King's Theatre in Autumn 2026.
Previous Directing credits include No Regrets by Gary McNair and Chaos by Laura Lomas - both of which reached the final stages of NT Connections and were performed at the Dorfman Theatre, London. Other directing credits include Anam Alba’s children’s musical The Little Iceberg, performed at the 2022 and 2023 Edinburgh Fringe Festivals, and Miss Campbell's Class 5th Period by Leyla Josephine, staged at The Tron as part of Wonder Fools’ Positive Stories for Negative Times project.
As Movement Director, I worked with Pitlochry Festival Theatre on their 2025 production of Water Colour by Milly Sweeney, winner of Best Writer at The Stage Debut Awards and the St Andrews Playwriting Award. I also choreographed the movement and worked as Assistant Director on the original run of Wallace by Rob Drummond and Dave Hook - a co-production between A Play, A Pie and A Pint and Raw Material Arts. Additional Movement credits include Glasgow Live Productions’ staging of Big Fish and New College Lanarkshire’s BA Acting final-year productions: Macbeth Reimagined and Nora: A Doll’s House by Stef Smith.
In 2024, I founded Jump: Physical Theatre to create a movement hub in Glasgow and to explore the relationship between physical theatre and film. Since its launch, Jump has produced several short films, run six sold-out workshops, and partnered with the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland to host short courses for adults. Jump was also invited to travel to Germany in January 2026 to lead workshops for students at karlsruhe international school.
I have a strong interest in art, photography, lighting, sound, graphic design, and filmmaking. I especially enjoy the design process in theatre-making and value collaboration in my work.
Ryan J Mackay, Actor
"I first had the pleasure of meeting Steve in 2013, when he began teaching at Glasgow Acting Academy. I, personally was going through a tough time, doubting my capability of pursuing acting as a career. Thankfully, as soon as Steve invested his time and passion in me, it relit and sparked that fire I once had and from that day on, I have never looked back. Whenever I go back to watch Steve teach, I am always amazed at his energy, commitment and his ability to command a room, which leads to the work they produce as a company being of such a high standard."
Rachel Lincoln, Theatre Director
"I worked with Steve as part of The National Theatre Connections Festival 2019. Steve Directed Chaos by Laura Lomas and his production was selected from over 200 to be performed at The National Theatre in The Dorfman. I spent time visiting Steve and the company and got to see his extraordinary work. This was very clear through the talent, commitment, and enthusiasm that the young people he worked with. The quality of production he had created was of a highly professional standard, and showed creative vision, flair, and a brilliant work ethic, from choreography, to direction, to design. I supported Steve in leading a technical rehearsal and partaking in production meetings, which he delivered with professionalism and leadership."
Caitlin Gillespie, Operations Manager,
Glasgow Acting Academy
"I have worked closely with Steve for over 9 years. His compassion, humour and devotion to the task at hand have been paramount to the success of the organisation and I am proud of the incredible portfolio of work produced throughout his tenure as Artistic Director. As a creative, his sheer passion for theatre and visual arts is complemented by his drive to push creative boundaries, open important conversations through his work and ultimately, produce the highest quality work he can. As a tutor and mentor, his sense of empathy shines in his ability to adapt to the needs of young people, supporting them to be confident and considerate individuals while nurturing thoughtful, creative advocates for positive change in the world."